Blue Diamond expands Almond Breeze line with creamy almondmilk

Blue Diamond is adding a brand new offering to its Almond Breeze line.

The Sacramento, Calif.-based company recently unveiled its latest beverage innovation — Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk.

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Made with the same creamy texture as whole dairy milk, this new option is formulated with almond oil made from California-grown Blue Diamond almonds, the company said.

“We are the pioneers in almond milk. At Blue Diamond, our team is always determined to innovate new and delicious products for those looking to add plant-based alternatives into their lifestyle,” Maya Erwin, vice president of innovation and R&D at Blue Diamond said. “The debut of Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk gives consumers the same texture and consistency they want from dairy milk, but with the almond milk they know and love from Almond Breeze.”

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Containing just 80 calories per serving, Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk is low in saturated fat and contains calcium, as well as vitamins A, D and E, the company said.

Consumers will be able to find Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk in grocery stores nationwide and major retailers beginning in January.