10th October 2023 California Prunes boosted by UK brand ambassadors The popularity of California Prunes amongst UK consumers and healthcare professionals is set to be boosted by renewed campaigns with renowned nutritionist Jo Travers and leading chef and author Peter Sidwell. Both brand ambassadors are long-term advocates of the health benefits and versatility of…
2nd October 2023 National Cholesterol Month: how a handful of California prunes can help improve cholesterol levels October marks National Cholesterol Month, which seeks to raise awareness of the dangers associated with high cholesterol, and the importance of maintaining healthy levels. According to the NHS, too much cholesterol can lead to heart disease or…
18th September 2023 California Prune Board reinforces its commitment to sustainability As this year’s harvest comes to an end, California’s prune growers remain committed to embedding and sharing sustainable practices across the state’s orchards. It follows the announcement that the California Prune Board, which represents prune growers and handlers, has joined the U.S. Sustainability Alliance…
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…
26th July 2023 New studies show daily prune consumption supports cardiovascular health in ageing population A pair of new studies presented as abstracts on 24th July 2023 at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) annual meeting report that daily prune consumption has promising effects on several biomarkers related to cardiovascular health. Conducted in postmenopausal…
14th July 2023 California Prunes add sunshine to Peter Sidwell’s summer dishes 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…
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…
13th June 2023 Excellent sizes expected for California Prunes California experienced favourable weather during prune bloom and growers are observing good sizes on fruit set. While production looks promising, supplies are expected to be tight again this season with an estimated 75,000 short tons (68,000 MT) in volume for the 2023 prune crop year…
12th June 2023 Men’s Health Week 2023: California Prune Board highlights how bone health affects men Osteoporosis is often thought of as a disease that only affects women. Yet, according to statistics from the Royal Osteoporosis Society, one in five men over 50 will suffer from fractures as a result of osteoporosis. Now the…
17th April 2023 California Prunes help fuel leading Italian athletes to success Elite Italian athletes Gabriele Detti, Elena Bertocchi, and Simone Giannelli have just wrapped up a promotional campaign championing the nutritional and versatile benefits of California Prunes, which play an active role in preparation for their respective training and sporting events. The link…