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Announcements
The California Prune Industry is pleased to host the 13th Bi-Annual Congress of the International Prune Association, May 21 – 25, 2012. The site of the Congress will be the University of California Campus in Davis, CA. The Congress will be enhanced by joint presentations and field trips with experts on prunes who will be attending the International Society for Horticultural Science Conference on Plum and Prune Genetics, Breeding and Technology the same week. For more information on the conference program, lodging, accompanying person activities, post-conference Napa Valley wine tour and to download registration materials please go to:
Dried Plums In The News
Dr. Bahram H. Arjmandi Study on Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
When it comes to improving bone health in postmenopausal women — and people of all ages, actually — a Florida State University researcher has found a simple, proactive solution to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis: eating dried plums.
California Dried Plum Board Partners with World Champion Swimmer Natalie Coughlin to Fuel Peak Performance
The California Dried Plum Board is partnering with Gold Medalist and World Champion Swimmer Natalie Coughlin for the third year in a row to launch the “Super Snacking” sweepstakes.
Recent Press Releases
Dr. Bahram H. Arjmandi Study on Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
When it comes to improving bone health in postmenopausal women — and people of all ages, actually — a Florida State University researcher has found a simple, proactive solution to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis: eating dried plums.
California Dried Plum Board Partners with World Champion Swimmer Natalie Coughlin to Fuel Peak Performance
The California Dried Plum Board is partnering with Gold Medalist and World Champion Swimmer Natalie Coughlin for the third year in a row to launch the “Super Snacking” sweepstakes.