Blue Diamond Extends Partnership to Serve as Official Almondmilk and Snack Nut for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team

High performance chefs use Blue Diamond almonds and Almond Breeze almondmilk to fuel athletes for winter competitions

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Feb 08, 2018, 11:00 ET

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond, the world's largest almond marketer and processor, announced today that it will remain the official almondmilk and snack nut of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team for their 2018 winter competitions and beyond.

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Created for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team by Chef Megan Chacosky MS,RD, these Almond Cinnamon Rolls - made with Blue Diamond almonds and Almond Breeze - are an athlete favorite.
Created for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team by Chef Megan Chacosky MS,RD, these Almond Cinnamon Rolls - made with Blue Diamond almonds and Almond Breeze - are an athlete favorite.
The Almond “Muhammara” Red Pepper Dip, made with Blue Diamond Sriracha almonds to give a punch of flavor, is a simple dish for chefs to quickly whip up for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team.
The Almond “Muhammara” Red Pepper Dip, made with Blue Diamond Sriracha almonds to give a punch of flavor, is a simple dish for chefs to quickly whip up for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team.
The Smokehouse Almond Hummus gets its bold, smoky flavor from Blue Diamond Smokehouse almonds - a perfect match for the bold athletes.
The Smokehouse Almond Hummus gets its bold, smoky flavor from Blue Diamond Smokehouse almonds - a perfect match for the bold athletes.
This hearty Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Chili gets its creamy texture from Almond Breeze Unsweetened Cashew Almond Blend.
This hearty Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Chili gets its creamy texture from Almond Breeze Unsweetened Cashew Almond Blend.
Featuring Blue Diamond Roasted Salted almonds, this Kale Almond Pesto Pasta has a bold, savory flavor that the athletes gravitate to.
Featuring Blue Diamond Roasted Salted almonds, this Kale Almond Pesto Pasta has a bold, savory flavor that the athletes gravitate to.
The Classic Granola with Toasted Coconut Almonds puts a flavorful twist on a traditional breakfast item by baking granola with Blue Diamond Toasted Coconut almonds.
The Classic Granola with Toasted Coconut Almonds puts a flavorful twist on a traditional breakfast item by baking granola with Blue Diamond Toasted Coconut almonds.
Created for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team by Chef Megan Chacosky MS,RD, these Almond Cinnamon Rolls - made with Blue Diamond almonds and Almond Breeze - are an athlete favorite. The Almond “Muhammara” Red Pepper Dip, made with Blue Diamond Sriracha almonds to give a punch of flavor, is a simple dish for chefs to quickly whip up for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. The Smokehouse Almond Hummus gets its bold, smoky flavor from Blue Diamond Smokehouse almonds - a perfect match for the bold athletes. This hearty Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Chili gets its creamy texture from Almond Breeze Unsweetened Cashew Almond Blend. Featuring Blue Diamond Roasted Salted almonds, this Kale Almond Pesto Pasta has a bold, savory flavor that the athletes gravitate to. The Classic Granola with Toasted Coconut Almonds puts a flavorful twist on a traditional breakfast item by baking granola with Blue Diamond Toasted Coconut almonds.

The partnership, which began in 2014, allows Blue Diamond to work alongside the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team's high performance chefs and dietitians to incorporate Blue Diamond almonds and Almond Breeze almondmilk in athletes' meal plans leading up to, during and following competitions. Athletes will also be able to snack on a variety of Blue Diamond almond flavors including favorites like Roasted Salted and Smokehouse, as well as unique bold flavors from Habanero BBQ to Sriracha.

"The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team's athletes are driven to be the very best in the world and nutrition plays a big part," said Blue Diamond Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Division Raj Joshi. "We are proud to continue to fuel these athletes with the goodness and unique flavor of Blue Diamond almonds to help them build energy-boosting diets."

Nearly all meals developed at the Center Of Excellence, U.S. Ski & Snowboard's HQ and world class training facility in Park City, UT, include a major protein, a carb and vegetables – key elements as athletes gear up for global competition. Contenders eat three meals daily, starting with a light, easy breakfast like yogurt with Blue Diamond almonds or cereal with Almond Breeze almondmilk. The athletes also eat snacks with protein and a flavorful punch like Blue Diamond snack almonds throughout the day to keep their energy up.

The chefs, who are responsible for feeding up to 90 athletes daily, work closely with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard strength and conditioning coaches to ensure nutrition goals are being met. A staple ingredient the chefs use is Unsweetened Almond Breeze almondmilk – this can not only lighten comfort food, but also helps manage any dairy allergies.

A selection of Blue Diamond inspired meals developed by their high performance chefs include: Almond Cinnamon Rolls (an athlete favorite), Smokehouse Almond Hummus, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Chili, Kale Almond Pesto Pasta, and Almond "Muhammara" Red Pepper Dip.

"We are very pleased to extend our partnership with Blue Diamond again and are all excited to see Blue Diamond will play an active role in the success of our athletes in competitions all over the world," said Dan Barnett, U.S. Ski & Snowboard's Chief Commercial Officer. "Since our partnership first began, we have seen great benefits from integrating Blue Diamond almonds into our athletes' dietary plans, and the bold flavors are perfect for our equally bold athletes."

About Blue Diamond  
Blue Diamond Growers is the world's largest almond marketer and processor. It led the development of California's almond industry since the co-op was founded in 1910 and opened world markets over 100 years ago when Spain and Italy were the major producers of almonds. While the U.S. market is the largest single market for almonds, over 70 percent of them are exported to 95 countries worldwide. Almonds are California's largest food export and they rank among the top ten food exports in America. California produces over 80 percent of the world's supply. For more information, visit www.bluediamond.com.

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic sports organization based in Park City, UT providing leadership and direction for elite athletes competing at the highest level worldwide and for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders in the USA, encouraging and supporting all its athletes in achieving excellence wherever they train and compete. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. One of the oldest and most established sports organizations worldwide, directly tracing its roots back to 1905, U.S. Ski & Snowboard receives no direct government support, operating solely through private donations from individuals, corporations and foundations to fund athletic programs that directly assist athletes in reaching their dreams

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