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The Growers Company company history timeline

1960

In 1960 electronic sorting machines were installed, and cooking and packing facilities expanded.

1973

In 1973 Stanford graduate Walter F. Payne joined the co-op as planning and marketing director, bringing a unique combination of farsightedness and a penchant for "team-playing" to his task.

1995

Board Chairman Howard Isom stated at the 1995 board meeting that the cooperative's real strength was, "the commitment of its members, belief in their product, and the company's financial strength, which give it credibility and staying power."

1997

In June 1997 Algernon Greenlee, Blue Diamond's business manager of retail products, announced that the company would enter nationwide test markets with Nut Thins, a specialty cracker produced by Sesmark Foods.

In September 1997 almonds were added to International Home Foods' Crunch 'n Munch ready-to-eat popcorn.

Record Returns Followed by Bad Weather, 1997--98

1998

Based upon new members and plantings, Walt Payne warned in his 1998 year-end message that the "optimum handle level," or most cost-effective processing level, for Blue Diamond would soon be reached.

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