Blue Diamond Growers announced its new Almond Breeze® partner, Kagome Co., Ltd. for all production and distribution in Japan. The new partnership will focus on accelerating market growth and driving new demand for Almond Breeze®. New products through Kagome will be launched in September 2024.

As health-conscious consumers look for more plant-based products and ingredients, the almondmilk category in Japan continues to see year-over-year growth. Almond Breeze® almondmilk meets consumers' need for a healthy product that also delivers in taste. The new partnership will harness the great qualities of Almond Breeze® while leveraging the in-market expertise of Kagome to drive additional consumption within Japan.

After a rigorous evaluation process, Blue Diamond selected Kagome as its licensee partner. Like Blue Diamond, Kagome has been in the market for over 100 years with an integrated value chain from agriculture to production, processing, and sales. Their processing and marketing capabilities and well-established distribution network within the Japanese market demonstrate Kagome's unique position to deliver results with Almond Breeze®.