After its success in the industry this past year, Blue Diamond Growers has started to fully develop its snack food products line, starting with a new research facility.

Blue Diamond Growers are hoping a more specific name and a new website for their their ingredients division will help customers get a better idea of what they have to offer.

During an onsite groundbreaking ceremony, Blue Diamond Growers launched the first of a three-phased project to construct a new manufacturing plant in Turlock, Calif.