date:Jun 12, 2013
Relaunching its Emerald brand and rebuilding its walnut supply are the two most significant challenges for Diamond Foods, Inc. as it moves into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.
Transformation efforts for the Emerald nuts line have included improving net price realization, eliminating unprofitable s.k.u.s (stock-keeping units) and transitioning production to its Stockton (Calif.) plant, but the critical next step of relaunching remains, the company said during a June 10 call with financial ana