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…