Month: November 2014

Golden Peanut Company LLC, a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), announced that it has acquired the processing facilities and certain assets of the Harrell Nut Company, one of the country’s leading processors and shellers of pecans. Reflecting the company’s continuing expansion of its product portfolio, Golden Peanut also announced that it is changing its name to Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts. …

Prince Edward Island Potatoes was delighted to have Col. Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station and an internationally recognized ambassador for science and Canada, helping to dig potatoes on Halloween morning against the backdrop of a clear blue sky and the beautiful West River.  Col. Hadfield was able to dig some potatoes by hand from his “PEI Potato Patch,” followed by a shift digging Russet Burbank potatoes with the tractor and harvester. …

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a leading fresh market grower, packer and shipper of Wisconsin grown potatoes, onions and provider of fresh, quality produce, announces the recent addition of Gary Stevens to the national sales team. …