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welcome! Here you'll find the latest news from hoover ingredients, including supplier background stories, updates on how the growing season is progressing, and individual products facts.
Sweet Dried Mango
Mango harvest is underway in Mexico. Dried Mango will be available late June this year starting with Haden, Kent, and Keitt varieties....
Jim
May 31, 2021
New Crop Cherries
There is nothing better than fresh cherries right off the tree. I spent a day in Linden California while cherry picking was underway....
Jim
May 20, 2021
Just a Little Something
One of my personal favorite things is donating to the local food bank. I feel blessed, and humbled that Hoover Ingredients has the...
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Apr 1, 2021
We're Growing!
Hoover Ingredients is blossoming. We are happy to introduce new offerings of certified gluten free oats, dried cherries, cane sugar, and...
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Feb 28, 2021
Almond Bloom
It's a beautiful sight this time of year in the California Central Valley. Bee's are busy pollinating and orchards are in full bloom....
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Feb 19, 2021
Planning Time
Most North American Bean, Grain, and Seed growers are planning for the acres and items they will need for this coming Spring seeding...
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Feb 8, 2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hoover Ingredients sends our best wishes for a safe and Happy New Year! We are grateful for the continued friendship and support from our...
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Jan 1, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are blessed to have such fantastic friends, family, and work cohorts. Although these times are challenging, there are many things to...
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Nov 24, 2020
The Workhorse
This is an old bean harvester that was manufactured in the 60's. There are newer more sophisticated pieces of machinery now, but am told...
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Oct 20, 2020
Dry Beans Harvest
Bean harvest is underway in most California growing regions - just in time to prepare for those hearty soups and entrees everyone enjoys...
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Oct 16, 2020
Harvest Hustle
Almonds are going full bore right now and harvest should continue for a few weeks longer. We are seeing some smaller sizes and blanks in...
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Sep 28, 2020
Valley Walnuts
Walnut harvest continues in the San Joaquin Valley. Harvest is usually wrapping up by Halloween, so we have a bit to go until we get the...
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Sep 28, 2020
Off to the Huller!
Once the nuts are collected they are transferred to a runner cart. The cart moves the walnuts to a waiting elevator. The runner dumps the...
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Sep 20, 2020
Sweeping and Collecting New Crop Walnuts
Nuts on the ground are swept into windrows centered between the tree rows. This allows for an efficient way to pick up the nuts by the...
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Sep 20, 2020
Whole Lotta Shakin Goin on
New crop walnut harvest has begun! The first harvest step is too mechanically shake the trees causing the walnuts to fall to the ground....
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Sep 20, 2020
Organic Beans For All!
More donations going to the Modesto Mission. At Hoover Ingredients we are grateful to have the ability and opportunity to support our...
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Aug 29, 2020
Walnuts, Escalon CA.
Good day to all. Walnut harvest is just around the corner, and usually about a month or so behind almonds. The crop is shaping up nicely...
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Aug 8, 2020
Almond Harvest Ahead
Beautiful morning in the Oakdale California area. Almonds are very close to harvest now and should start any day. The crop looks nice...
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Jul 26, 2020
SUMMER IN THE VALLEY
Summer time is here in California's Central Valley! Known for it's excellent soil and growing conditions, the valley provides over 50% of...
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Jul 5, 2020
Welcome !
Greetings everyone. I sure am ready to get out and about right now and visit colleagues and have boots in the field. Unfortunately due to...
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May 29, 2020
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