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2009 California Dried Plum Crop Estimate
06-02-2009
The California Agricultural Statistics Service estimates the 2009 dried plum crop.
Dried and Fresh Plums Give New Life and Value to Underutilized Meat Proteins
04-28-2008
At a time when food processors, consumers and foodservice operators are coping with rising food prices, a natural approach to improving the utilization of undervalued meat proteins emerges using California dried plums.
Governor's Proclamation Encourages Californians to Incorporate Dried Plums into their Nutritional Regimen
12-27-2007
Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims January as "California Dried Plum Digestive Health Month".
California Dried Plum Board Launches New Website
07-02-2007
The California Dried Plum Board announces the launch of its new website www.californiadriedplums.org. User-friendly updates make the website more convenient and informative.
2007 California Dried Plum Crop Estimate
06-01-2007
The California Agricultural Statistics Service estimates the 2007 dried plum crop.
International Prune Conference to be held in Chile
06-01-2007
International Prune Conference to be held in Chile
2007 California Dried Plum Acreage Forecast
06-01-2007
California Agricultural Statistics Service (CASS) 2007 forecast for bearing and non-bearing acreage and projected nursery prune tree sales for 2007 and 2008.
Building Strong Bones with Dried Plums: What Men Need to Know
03-07-2007
Study shows that men are also at risk for developing osteoporosis.
Smallest Crop Since 1918
09-09-2004
The California Dried Plum Board announced at its September 9, 2004 meeting that the 2004 dried plum crop will not reach 50,000 tons. This would be the smallest California dried plum crop since the 45,000 ton crop in 1918.
Maintaining Your Energy Throughout the Day
11-01-2002
According to Dr. Kris Clark, Director of Sports Nutrition at Penn State University, carbohydrate-rich foods fuel and energize the cells in your body, which, in turn, can fuel and energize YOU. And, eating such foods for meals and snacks will help boost and maintain energy levels throughout the day.
Bone Density Study
08-27-2002
Dried plums, known already for their antioxidant power, may also contribute to the prevention of bone loss in postmenopausal women, according to a new study conducted by Bahram H. Arjmandi, PhD, RD at Oklahoma State University .
Dried Plums Expand Ingredient Functionality to Food Safety
02-01-2001
A series of tests to determine the effects of dried plum puree and fresh plum juice on five ground beef-borne bacteria.
You Won't Have Prunes to Kick Around Anymore
06-15-2000
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the California Prune Board (CPB) permission to use "dried plums" as an alternative name to "prunes."
2010 California Dried Plum Crop Estimate
01-01-2007