California leads the nation in prune production, with Golden State growers producing 73,210 tons of prunes valued at $153 million.
Today, we celebrate California’s prune industry and thank everyone who helps bring this nutritious fruit from orchard to table. From the farmers and farmworkers who carefully harvest plums, to those who safely dry, process, package, and transport them.
Prunes are a delicious and versatile food that can be enjoyed as a snack, blended into smoothies, mixed into trail mix, baked into muffins and breads, or incorporated into savory recipes for a touch of natural sweetness. For more on prunes, check out California Grown’s blog on Prunes are What???
Thank you to the dedicated people throughout the supply chain who help turn fresh plums into the delicious prunes we enjoy every day.
Read more about California’s delicious and nutritious prunes, below:
Facts: Everything you need to know about dried prunes
History: The Valley of Heart’s Delight (In Silicon Valley – where prunes began)