date:Jul 31, 2012
Blue Diamond, which is the world's largest almond marketer and processor, has seen demand from China rocket in recent years said Bill Morecraft, general manager of the firms global ingredient division.
Blue Diamonds Global Ingredient Division pioneered bringing almonds to China nearly 40 years ago. Since then, China has grown to be the largest importer of almonds in the world.
Shipments to China, for the 2011 crop year through June, have reached nearly 230 million pounds, 41% over last year.