“Globally, products making a plant-based claim increased 62% from 2013-17, and plant-protein claims also showed significant growth, according to a report from Innova Market Insights,” said Jeff Smith, director of marketing for Blue Diamond Almonds’ global ingredients division. “At Blue Diamond, we know that nuts have long been considered a healthy snack option, but they are increasingly important for consumers who are attempting to make the switch to a plant-based diet.
Nuts benefiting from interest in plant-based, diet trends
