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Blue Diamond Closes Sacramento Plant, 600 Jobs Affected

6/8/2025

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Story summary

Blue Diamond Growers will close its Sacramento almond processing plant, impacting approximately 600 jobs.
Operations will relocate to Turlock and Salida due to rising costs and inefficiencies.
The transition starts later this year, with an initial 10% of employees affected.
The corporate headquarters will stay in Sacramento, offering severance support to employees.
Local leaders voice concerns about the business climate in Sacramento post-closure.

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Story summary

Blue Diamond Growers will close its Sacramento almond processing plant, impacting approximately 600 jobs.
Operations will relocate to Turlock and Salida due to rising costs and inefficiencies.
The transition starts later this year, with an initial 10% of employees affected.
The corporate headquarters will stay in Sacramento, offering severance support to employees.
Local leaders voice concerns about the business climate in Sacramento post-closure.