29th September 2022 California Prune Board champions ‘California Cuisine’ trend California cuisine is making waves in the UK and Europe with an influx of chefs, restaurants, and ingredients arriving from the Golden State. It’s a style that is characterised by seasonal and sustainable ingredients, light dishes, and healthy meals and championed by one of…
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?…
29th June 2022 California Prunes Ambassador Jo Travers highlights how to ‘age well’ 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[1]report, there is a notable decline in those later years being spent ‘living well’, especially for women.…
14th June 2022 Strong demand and limited supply continue for California Prunes The California Prune Board’s Executive Committee is estimating 75,000 short tons (68,000 MT) in volume for the 2022 prune crop year. While it is still early, this estimation tracks with the average high-quality crop that California is known for. The premium quality…
13th June 2022 Men’s Health Week: California Prune Board highlights the importance of diet for healthy bones Men’s Health Week takes place from today (13th-19th June 2022), with the California Prune Board (CPB) using the event to shine the spotlight on men’s bone health. According to statistics from the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), 20…
9th May 2022 California Prune Board to exhibit at 39th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress The California Prune Board (CPB) is set to join more than 1000 industry professionals at the 39th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in Dubai this week. The three-day event runs from 11th-13th May 2022 and is being…
28th March 2022 Prunes prevent bone loss at hip and protect against fracture risk Findings from major study underscore prunes as food-based therapeutic option for bone health In a new study, researchers from Pennsylvania State University found that daily prune consumption preserved bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip and protected against…
7th March 2022 California Prunes awarded ‘Bone Health Approved’ status by Royal Osteoporosis Society California Prunes have been successfully awarded ‘Bone Health Approved’ status by the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), thanks to a growing body of evidence showing the positive effects prunes can have on skeletal health. High in vitamin K and a source…
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…
10th February 2022 California Prune Board advances study of prunes and bone health via robust nutrition research programme Recently published highlights, growing body of prune evidence connects to favourable bone health The California Prune Board (CPB) is leading the way in investigating a connection between prunes and favourable bone health through a growing body…