DATE: TBDFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anthony Petramala, Florikan® Marketing Coordinator, 941.379.4048 or tpetramala@florikan.com

Florikan introduces GAL-XeONE controlled-release fertilizer in gold leaf color

The Florikote® brand of controlled-release fertilizer products is changing its name to GAL-XeONE. Florikote products will also transition from the current black color to a gold-leaf tone as part of the J.R. Simplot family of brands. Customers can expect the same reliability, performance, longevity, and safety from GAL-XeONE that they’re accustomed to from Florikote. During the transition period this summer, customers may see products from our distributors that are either black or gold.

The GAL-XeONE polymer coating effectively controls nutrient release during an extended period of time, giving growers predictable release of plant nutrients throughout the growing cycle. It was developed with the assistance of NASA’s Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP).

Florida-based Florikan patented and brought the award-winning Florikote to the market. The product’s success led to a strategic partnership and technology transfer with the J.R. Simplot Company and the addition of Simplot’s Lathrop, Calif., production facility to Florikan’s existing new Florida facility to meet market demand for this unique product.

GAL-XeONE provides effective controlled-release fertilizers for all market sectors, including horticultural, specialty agricultural, golf, turf and professional landscape applications.

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About FlorikanFlorikan, an award-winning, privately held agri-tech business headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., is dedicated to evolving plant nutrition through advanced fertilizer technologies by manufacturing, blending and distributing controlled-release fertilizer. Florikan serves the major markets of professional ornamental horticulture, landscape, turf and specialty agriculture in North America and select export markets.

About Simplot®

The J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held agribusiness firm headquartered in Boise, Idaho, has an integrated portfolio that includes phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, food processing, food brands and other enterprises related to agriculture. Simplot’s major operations are located in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and China, with products marketed in more than 40 countries worldwide. The company supports 4R Nutrient Stewardship® — using the right source of fertilizer at the right rate at the right time and in the right place. This is a cornerstone to Simplot’s mission of Bringing Earth’s Resources to Life. For more information, visit www.simplot.com.

GAL-XeONETM is used under license from JR Simplot Company

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