4th August 2020 Prunes can contribute to fat reduction in baked goods, says California Prune Board The California Prune Board (CPB) is urging food manufacturers and retailers to consider the key role prunes can play in reducing fat content in products, with a soon-to-be-published CPB study showing how including California Prunes in baked goods…
Significant rise in California Prune exports to Japan The California Prune industry has seen the value of exports to Japan rise by eight per cent[1], partly boosted by consumer desire for nutritious, shelf stable foods against the backdrop of the global pandemic. The California Prune Board (CPB), which highlights the premium prunes supplied by…
17th June 2020 California Prunes: nature’s secret source of Vitamin K Following the news that Dutch scientists[1] have found a potential link between better vitamin K status and improved COVID-19 outcomes, California Prunes growers are gearing themselves up for even greater demand for the wonder fruit, on top of an increase in sales across Europe…
15th June 2020 California Prune Board urges men to take bone health seriously Osteoporosis is largely perceived to be a ‘women’s disease’, yet statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show that, globally, one in five men aged 50 years or older will experience osteoporosis-related fractures[1]. As a result, the California Prune Board is using…
19th May 2020 Prunes the perfect companion in meat-plant blends, says California Prune Board Blending meat and plant-based ingredients in products like burgers continues to gain traction for food producers, as consumers unwilling to give up meat entirely experiment with foods that combine red meat, poultry or fish with a range of plant-based ingredients like…
6th April 2020 California Prune Board orchards record full bloom The California Prune Board has released an update from the orchards on this year’s bloom. It reads, in full: The 2020 bloom in California Prune orchards was excellent with most growers observing a full bloom by mid-March. Weather conditions were ideal and bee activity was…
25th March 2020 Home working: California Prune Board shares tips on how to make your day more effective In line with the advice and guidance being given globally to contain the spread of Covid-19, many of us are now finding ourselves working from home. Making the day as effective as possible – with or without…
18th March 2020 California Prunes: Store cupboard essential sees rise in sales Sales of natural foods that can be stored in the cupboard are gaining traction, as worried consumers seek out longer-life snacks and cooking ingredients. One versatile example is dried fruit, with the California Prune Board (CPB) reporting a rise of 12 per…
Need some more vegan inspiration this Veganuary? Try Peter Sidwell’s latest mouthwatering vegan recipe; Falafel with Salted Coconut Yoghurt, California Prunes and Mint Perfect food for entertaining, the salted coconut yogurt is an easy dip to accompany the falafels and combines deliciously with California Prunes!
30 January 2020 California Prunes help consumers savour, sweeten and snack their way to a plant-based diet With Veganuary drawing to a close, the California Prune Board is encouraging those consumers who have taken part to think about how they can continue to incorporate plant-based foods in their diets. According to figures from the…