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Diamond of California®, the century-old producer of specialty nuts, and Nature Nate’s Honey Co.®, the number-one branded honey company in the U.S. and producer of 100% pure, raw & unfiltered honey, announce today the launch of Hot Honey Snack Walnuts. The two brands have fused their expertise in walnuts and honey to create the perfect sweet and spicy superfood snack. They are available now online and coming soon to stores nationwide over the next several weeks. (SRP: $3.99/4oz. bag)

The new Hot Honey Snack Walnuts highlight Diamond’s California-grown walnuts, which contain protein, fiber, and ALA Omega-3, lightly glazed with Nature Nate’s Hot Honey, 100% pure honey infused with chili peppers. Hot Honey joins Diamond’s four additional Snack nut flavors including Salted Dark Chocolate, Himalayan Pink Salt, Sweet Maple and the recently launched, Pecan Pie Snack Pecans.

“As we continue to expand our snack nut line, we are taking a thoughtful approach to new flavors and making conscious effort to use real ingredients,” said Craig Tokusato, Chief Marketing Officer of Diamond of California®. “Nature Nate’s was a natural fit as a collaborator on this new flavor because similar to Diamond, they are a category leader that sets the standard with the quality of their products. We are excited to fuse our two specialty products, walnuts and hot honey, into a superfood snack that is sure to add a kick to snack time.”

“Nate’s Hot Honey is made with pure honey and infused with just the right amount of spice. Adding our award-winning product to Diamond’s premium walnuts was a fun and authentic collaboration,” said Nathan Sheets, President and CEO of Nate’s. “We are proud to team up with Diamond of California® to deliver this innovative and delicious snack that stays true to our mission to provide families with more ways to enjoy the benefits of pure honey everyday.”

Hot Honey Snack Walnuts are now available online via shop.diamondnuts.com and coming soon to major retailers like Albertsons, ShopRite and Amazon replacing a previous Hot Honey recipe sold in yellow packaging. For more information on Diamond of California®, visit their website or follow @DiamondNuts on Instagram and Facebook.

Diamond of California®, the century-old producer of “Made for Homemade” specialty nuts and pioneer of nut-based products like Nut Pie Crusts and Snack Walnuts, announces today the launch of its newest innovation, Nut Coatings. Available now online and this Fall in-stores nationwide, Nut Coatings (SRP $3.99/5oz bag) are a keto-friendly and low-carb breading alternative crafted with a nut base of walnuts and pecans simply seasoned with herbs, spices, and other real ingredients. Nut Coatings are available in three flavors including Original, Italian, and Ranch, and serve as a true alternative for standard breading in recipes like meatballs, chicken, macaroni and cheese, eggplant parmesan, and more.

In order to create a nut-based breading alternative that can crust, top, and coat, Diamond of California® partnered with its product development team and specialty spice experts to create the perfect texture and flavors that complement meats, fish, vegetables, pastas, and plant-based proteins. Nut Coatings were also tested thoroughly to ensure they could stand up to everyday cooking techniques. Plus, due to the natural oils present in nuts, Nut Coatings adhere without binders like eggs or flour and even perform best when baked or air-fried without the addition of extra fats, allowing for less fat overall and delivering an appealing texture.

“At Diamond of California® we strive to create innovative products that are functional, delicious, and health-conscious,” said Craig Tokusato, CMO of Diamond of California®. “With the rise of keto and plant-based diets, we saw a need for a cleaner breading alternative using what we know best, nuts. Competitors in the space often make their breading products with ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, and sugars–and bread, of course–so we opted to keep it simple. Our Nut Coatings are made with our own walnuts and pecans as well as real seasonings and ingredients that enhance at-home creations while adding nutritional value.” See HERE for Nut Coatings ingredients versus a leading breading product.

Diamond of California® Nut Coatings are now available nationwide on shop.diamondnuts.com and over the next few months in select locations of major retailers including Albertsons and Publix.

To learn more about Nut Coatings or for more information on Diamond of California® visit their website (https://www.diamondnuts.com) or follow along @DiamondNuts on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.

About Diamond of California®

Diamond of California®, the century-old producer of specialty nuts, has worked with walnut growers since 1912, making the company one of the earliest pioneers of the farm-to-table movement. The company packages fresh walnuts, almonds, pecans, and other culinary nuts in whole, sliced, diced, and chopped forms. Their most recent innovations, Ready-to-Use Nut Pie Crusts and Ready-to-Eat Snack Walnuts, available in 8 flavors, can be found in the baking and snack aisles respectively. Headquartered in Stockton, California, Diamond of California® is located in the state’s heartland, where most of its orchards lie. Diamond of California® believes that nuts make good food even better. That’s why they’ve offered fresh, high quality and great tasting nuts that are truly made for homemade, for over 100 years.

Diamond of California®, the century-old producer of “Made for Homemade” specialty nuts, announces today the launch of its newest innovation, ready-to-eat Snack Walnuts. Available now in-stores nationwide, Diamond of California® Snack Walnuts are a satisfying superfood snack that respects the goodness of walnuts. Each walnut is naturally processed to remove bitterness, roasted, simply seasoned, and packaged in a ready-to-eat resealable pouch, for a nutritious, delicious, and affordable (SRP $3.99/4oz bag) on-the-go snack. The eight “Made for Snacking” walnut flavors were inspired by modern kitchen pantry items and carefully crafted using only real and non-GMO ingredients that limit sugar and sodium and complement the natural flavor profile of walnuts. Available flavors: Hot Honey, Himalayan Pink Salt, Teriyaki & Wasabi, Salted Dark Chocolate, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Chile Lime, Cinnamon Churro, and Sweet Maple (unique to Walmart flavor).

Diamond of California® has been a trusted provider of specialty nut products for at-home bakers and cooks for the last century, but over the years we have learned that our nuts are also being consumed as snacks on their own,” said Craig Tokusato, CMO of Diamond of California®. “This inspired and challenged us to open our own recipe books and provide better for you ready-to-eat snacks compared to many of today’s alternatives, which often take nutritious nuts but load them up with sodium, processed sugars, and unrecognizable ingredients.”

In an effort to offer a wholesome snack, Diamond of California® decided to rethink snack nuts from the ground up. While leading brands mostly feature almonds, pistachios, and peanuts, Diamond of California® opted for their California-grown walnuts, rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants, and Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) Omega-3. Walnuts have been researched for their potential role in a variety of health outcomes, including cognitive function, heart health, cancer, diabetes, weight, gut health and reproductive health (California Walnut Commission, 2020). With a nutrient-dense base, Diamond of California® then focused on perfecting their production process and flavors. Walnuts are known for their rich and buttery taste but also for their bitter notes, so Diamond of California® pioneered a natural process that eliminates naturally-occurring surface oils and tannins that contribute to the bitterness. After the walnuts are processed, they are roasted or glazed with real kitchen pantry ingredients, using real spices, seasonings, and sugar alternatives like coconut palm sugar. This roasting and glazing step also helps to bring out the nutty flavor notes and enhances the naturally crisp texture of the walnuts. The walnuts are then cooled and packaged in a ready-to-eat resealable bag, to be enjoyed on their own as snacks on a road trip, at work, or for a day at the park, and as ingredients in homemade creations such as salads or charcuterie boards.

Diamond of California® Snack Walnuts are now available nationwide at select locations of major retailers like Walmart, Save Mart, Lucky California, Cub, and Bartell Drug. Kroger, Lidl, Hannaford, Big Y, and HyVee as well as Amazon will begin rolling out in August. More retailers, including Shaw’s will be added going into the holiday season.

To learn more about Snack Walnuts or for more information on Diamond of California® visit their website (https://www.diamondnuts.com) or follow along @DiamondNuts on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.