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…
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…
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…
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…
7th February 2022 California Prune Board heads to prestigious Gulfood event The California Prune Board (CPB) is exhibiting at this month’s Gulfood, the world’s largest annual showcase for the food and drink industry. The event takes place from 13th-17th February 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with thousands of food professionals and exhibitors…
24th January 2022 California Prune Board appoints renowned nutritionist as brand ambassador The California Prune Board (CPB) has appointed professional nutritionist and author, Jo Travers as its new Health Brand Ambassador. Also known as ‘The London Nutritionist’, registered dietitian Jo Travers BSc RD MBDA will work with the Board to help raise awareness of…