Cortisol, fibre and diet quality: understanding the evidence behind emerging nutrition trends Interest in nutrition and wellbeing continues to grow, with online discussions around cortisol, gut health and “fibremaxxing” driving greater awareness of the relationship between diet and overall health. While these trends have brought increased attention to the role of nutrition, the evidence continues…
How California Prunes can aid the food industry’s sugar reduction aims The California Prune Board is championing the use of dried fruit by food manufacturers and commercial bakers as a natural alternative to processed sugar. It follows the publication of a University of Southampton study earlier this year which revealed almost one in four children…
California Prunes pack a powerful punch when it comes to maintaining overall health. Prunes are well known for their positive impact on the gut, thanks to their fibre-rich nature, but did you know that just a handful a day can play an important role in building healthy bones? Whatever our time of life, it’s important…
Florida Grapefruit and California Prunes Competition TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw. To join, entrants must like the competition post, and follow @floridagrapefruituk and @californiaprune in Instagram. 2. Entrants must be aged 18 or over and a UK resident. 3. Only one entry per person allowed from each Instagram…
The holiday season is fast approaching, and there is one culinary trend that is sure to take centre stage this year alongside a good old festive favourite – chic charcuterie spreads and the classic cheeseboard. Not quite Christmas-ready? Take the stress out of preparations with California Prunes’ top tips for the perfect platter. Cater for…
13th September 2023 Be bone clever with California Prunes Did you know that California Prunes have been awarded ‘Bone Health Approved’ status by leading UK charity, the Royal Osteoporosis Society? It’s all down to the links between the nutrients in our delicious premium prunes and the positive effects eating our purple wonders can have on…
Add some sweet sunshine to summer with Peter Sidwell and California Prunes California Prune Board ambassador Peter Sidwell has unveiled a host of recipes to inject some much-needed Californian sunshine into the UK summer. Chef, TV presenter, and author Peter has been exploring the versatility of prunes in a range of delicious dishes, from…
“When I was approached by California Prunes to work with them, I was excited because I have always recommended prunes to my clients as a great snack or added to porridge. However, it was only once I started working with them that I discovered how versatile they really are, as hopefully this recipe booklet will…
California Prunes – very versatile, terrifically tasty, cupboard safe With UK shelves running low on some produce, pantry heroes like dried fruit and nuts are ready to come to the rescue! Not only can California Prunes be safely stored in your cupboard for up to a year, they double up as both a handy…
In Spring 2022, we reported early findings from the largest prune consumption trial to date, which studied a cohort of more than 200 postmenopausal women. The study revealed that daily prune consumption preserved bone mineral density (BMD) and mitigated increased fracture risk. Principal Investigator Mary Jane De Souza, PhD with Pennsylvania State University presented these…
Cortisol, fibre and diet quality: understanding the evidence behind emerging nutrition trends Interest in nutrition and wellbeing continues to grow, with online discussions around cortisol, gut health and “fibremaxxing” driving greater awareness of the relationship between diet and overall health. While these trends have brought increased attention to the role of nutrition, the evidence continues…
How California Prunes can aid the food industry’s sugar reduction aims The California Prune Board is championing the use of dried fruit by food manufacturers and commercial bakers as a natural alternative to processed sugar. It follows the publication of a University of Southampton study earlier this year which revealed almost one in four children…
California Prunes pack a powerful punch when it comes to maintaining overall health. Prunes are well known for their positive impact on the gut, thanks to their fibre-rich nature, but did you know that just a handful a day can play an important role in building healthy bones? Whatever our time of life, it’s important…
Florida Grapefruit and California Prunes Competition TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw. To join, entrants must like the competition post, and follow @floridagrapefruituk and @californiaprune in Instagram. 2. Entrants must be aged 18 or over and a UK resident. 3. Only one entry per person allowed from each Instagram…
The holiday season is fast approaching, and there is one culinary trend that is sure to take centre stage this year alongside a good old festive favourite – chic charcuterie spreads and the classic cheeseboard. Not quite Christmas-ready? Take the stress out of preparations with California Prunes’ top tips for the perfect platter. Cater for…
13th September 2023 Be bone clever with California Prunes Did you know that California Prunes have been awarded ‘Bone Health Approved’ status by leading UK charity, the Royal Osteoporosis Society? It’s all down to the links between the nutrients in our delicious premium prunes and the positive effects eating our purple wonders can have on…
Add some sweet sunshine to summer with Peter Sidwell and California Prunes California Prune Board ambassador Peter Sidwell has unveiled a host of recipes to inject some much-needed Californian sunshine into the UK summer. Chef, TV presenter, and author Peter has been exploring the versatility of prunes in a range of delicious dishes, from…
“When I was approached by California Prunes to work with them, I was excited because I have always recommended prunes to my clients as a great snack or added to porridge. However, it was only once I started working with them that I discovered how versatile they really are, as hopefully this recipe booklet will…
California Prunes – very versatile, terrifically tasty, cupboard safe With UK shelves running low on some produce, pantry heroes like dried fruit and nuts are ready to come to the rescue! Not only can California Prunes be safely stored in your cupboard for up to a year, they double up as both a handy…
In Spring 2022, we reported early findings from the largest prune consumption trial to date, which studied a cohort of more than 200 postmenopausal women. The study revealed that daily prune consumption preserved bone mineral density (BMD) and mitigated increased fracture risk. Principal Investigator Mary Jane De Souza, PhD with Pennsylvania State University presented these…
Excitingly, we’ve again partnered up with Florida Grapefruit and Peter Sidwell to create a couple of brand new recipes – California Prunes and Florida Grapefruit breakfast smoothie and vegan bar. To celebrate this healthy collaboration, we are giving you the chance to #win a Ninja Food Processor and Blender! For a chance to win, you…
I have mentioned once or twice how much I love prunes (which is why I was so happy to be approached by the California Prune team), and there are two main reasons why: the first is that they are so nutritious and the second is their versatility. The nutrition part is obviously important for a…
‘New Year, New Me’ – time to create the perfect pantry! A well-organized pantry is synonymous with savings, but what are the tricks to structure it best? And what are the essential and useful items to have in it, to ensure a healthy and anti-waste kitchen? The California Prune Board (CPB), in collaboration with cleaning…
Bones may seem like they are inert but actually they are living tissue that needs to constantly change, grow and remodel. Bones are obviously fantastic for holding us upright but they also -in combination with muscle- allow us to move about. They provide a hard protective case around some of our most vital organs. Bones…
Startling statistics from the Royal Osteoporosis Society reveal that 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 will break a bone due to poor bone health. The good news? It’s never too late to start thinking about your bones and take action to keep them healthy. We’ve partnered with the Royal Osteoporosis…
Whether it’s breakouts, sunburn, heat rashes, or irritation caused by the pool, or air conditioning, the summer can play havoc with our skin. California Prunes are well known for their delicious taste, nutritious value, and versatility as a snack or ingredient. But did you know you can incorporate them into your skincare regime too?…
Government statistics show that the chance of living to 100 will double in the next 50 years (1) . Yet, according to the State of Ageing 2022 report (2), there is a notable decline in those later years being spent ‘living well’, especially for women. In response to the report, California Prunes’ health ambassador, Jo…
I always love the opportunity to get out of London and I also love food, so I was really excited to have been invited up to Keswick to work (i.e. eat food) with the California Prunes chef Peter Sidwell. After a couple of years of rarely going anywhere or meeting anyone I was especially…
7th March 2022 We’re excited to announce that the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) has awarded California Prunes ‘Bone Health Approved’ status as part of the UK charity’s Bone Health Accreditation Scheme. It follows the publication of growing evidence, which shows the positive effects prunes can have on bone health. So how can California Prunes…
We’ve partnered up with Florida Grapefruit to create a brand new and delicious muffin recipe just for you with chef Peter Sidwell. As we are all trying to keep healthy in January, by using our California Prunes and Florida Grapefruit , Peter was able to reduce the fat by 50% but still keep it super…
Christmas is looking set to be a little more special this year. Chef and California Prune Board ambassador, Peter Sidwell, has whipped up a series of his favourite festive recipes so you can treat your loved ones to delicious culinary creations sprinkled with some Californian magic. Kickstart Christmas morning with a zesty…
Registered dietitian and professional nutritionist, author of the book The Bone-Strength Plan, Jo Travers BSc RD MBDA is also known as “The London Nutritionist”. She has come on board the California Prune Board as an ambassador to help us spread the word of the health and nutritional benefits of prunes. With the Festive season almost…
Filling your plate with a kaleidoscope of colours not only looks Instagram-worthy, it’s good for your health too. Alongside the other major food groups, ‘eating the rainbow’ can help you munch your way to a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Fruit and vegetables, like California Prunes, contain a range of vitamins and minerals that…
We’re partnering with a host of professional Canadian athletes for our Team Up campaign to help inspire the athlete in everyone. Whether you enjoy walking or running around your neighbourhood (if current restrictions allow), you’re an at-home exercise enthusiast or you’re hoping to increase your family’s fitness levels, our series of short videos give a…
When the sun rose above the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys on New Year’s Day 2020, it was business as usual for California’s prune growers. Their plum trees had been tended to in the run up to winter in order to regulate tree shape and growth, and the first bloom of the year was just…
Whether you’ve alleviated lockdown boredom with a spot of spring cleaning or spent your newly-acquired spare time experimenting in the kitchen, 2020 has certainly been the year to get reacquainted with the back of your store cupboard. Christmas is likely to be very different this year, and with more of us of staying at home,…
California Prunes’ ambassador and maître chocolatier Stefano Collomb has created this unique “Panettone Incanto” – and we have five to give away on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Incanto means enchanting …. read on and see if you agree! The “Panettone Incanto” is a traditional Italian recipe that has been creatively revisited by Stefano Collomb, who…
Strong, healthy bones are the foundation for lifelong vitality, and the key to building and maintaining them lies in a healthy lifestyle, a good diet and regular exercise. The majority of peak bone mass is acquired by the age of 18 in girls and age 20 in boys[1], so developing bone-friendly eating habits and…
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!
Prune-packed and Plant-based Picks If Veganuary has motivated you to try out a plant-based diet, we’re on hand to give you some culinary inspiration. Embracing more fruit and veg will certainly improve your diet, and can be the perfect opportunity to try experimenting with foods you may never have cooked with or snacked on before.…
With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, now’s the time to start planning your festive feasts. Whether you have family gathering for a Boxing Day buffet, or you’re hosting a New Year’s party, our mouth-watering California Prune recipes – created by renowned TV chef and author Peter Sidwell – will add a bit…
We’d like to congratulate the winners of the California Prune Board survey for #EFAD2019! Congrats to: Alice Vianni, Anna Tallarini, Lorna Breeze, Simonetta Zieger (on the photo) and to Katrin Fuchse! We hope each of you enjoyed your prize and goodie bag.