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New innovation center at Diamond Foods

Pastry Chef Marianne Paloncy prepares raspberry glazed nuts while Gov. Kate Brown, center, tours the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. Carolyn Ottenheimer, left, and Holly Mensch answered questions during the tour.
Pastry Chef Marianne Paloncy prepares raspberry glazed nuts while Gov. Kate Brown, center, tours the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. Carolyn Ottenheimer, left, and Holly Mensch answered questions during the tour.
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Gov. Kate Brown (right) speaks prior to touring the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Gov. Kate Brown (right) speaks prior to touring the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
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Foods and spices that inspire Kettle Chips flavors are displayed in the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Foods and spices that inspire Kettle Chips flavors are displayed in the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
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Holly Mensch (left) answers questions during a tour of the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Holly Mensch (left) answers questions during a tour of the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal
Foods and spices that inspire Kettle Chips flavors are displayed in the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Foods and spices that inspire Kettle Chips flavors are displayed in the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal
Guests tour the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Guests tour the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal
Gov. Kate Brown tastes raspberry glazed nuts while touring the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Gov. Kate Brown tastes raspberry glazed nuts while touring the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
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The entry to the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab. Photographed on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.
The entry to the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab. Photographed on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.
DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal
Gov. Kate Brown (left) tours the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Gov. Kate Brown (left) tours the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal
Gov. Kate Brown tastes raspberry glazed nuts while touring the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Gov. Kate Brown tastes raspberry glazed nuts while touring the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal
Foods that inspire Kettle Chips flavors are displayed in the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Foods that inspire Kettle Chips flavors are displayed in the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal
Gov. Kate Brown (right) speaks prior to touring the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
Gov. Kate Brown (right) speaks prior to touring the new innovation center at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem. The center, which is more than 7,000 square feet, features a research and development kitchen and lab
DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal
Picnic tables are set up in a parklike setting outside at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem.
Picnic tables are set up in a parklike setting outside at the Diamond Foods facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salem.
DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal