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WATSONVILLE, Calif., July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The peak of the California strawberry harvest is well under way as sweet, succulent strawberries are plucked in their prime and shipped fresh to market within 24 hours. The refreshing red berries are the perfect ingredient for summertime gatherings, and are even sweeter when shared with loved ones. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online The sun’s out, there’s a blue sky, the birds are chirping. All these things can only mean one thing – summer is here. One of the fruits that should be consumed this summer is strawberries. While strawberries symbolize certain aspects of summer sports events like Wimbledon, investigators have identified certain health benefits of the fruit. In particular, researchers at the University of Warwick recently found that strawberries...
CHICAGO, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ARo, a new all-juice, no-sugar-added beverage, is making its worldwide debut in the Chicago market in June of 2012. Featuring the rare aronia berry, ARo's high ORAC value exceeds even pomegranate and blueberry for the antioxidant crown. ARo (pronounced "arrow") will be available in the Chicago area (see "Where to Buy" at aroniadrinks.com). This new juice is a nutrition powerhouse, perfect for sports and outdoor activities, before or after a...
Researchers Found Eating More Strawberries and Blueberries Delayed Cognitive Aging WATSONVILLE, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eating more sweet berries can keep our brains healthier, according to a new study published in the Annals of Neurology, a journal of the American Neurological Association and Child Neurology Society. This news comes at a time when U.S. Census data shows the elderly population increasing faster than the total U.S. population. (Logo:...
Innovative and Sustainable Farming Practices at Forefront of California Strawberry Growing WATSONVILLE, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- California strawberry peak season is officially here. According to the California Strawberry Commission, California strawberries are available year round with March through August marking the peak season. Eighty-eight percent of the strawberries in the United States are grown in California by more than 500 family farmers who employ...
Competition Encourages Sweet, Seductive and Delicious Ways to Prepare Strawberries Grand Prize Winner Receives $1,000 Open to Anyone Who Enjoys Cooking WATSONVILLE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Not many things go together better than strawberries and Valentine's Day. To celebrate Valentine's Day, and to showcase one of the most seductive, healthy and versatile fruits - the California Strawberry Commission is accepting submissions for "The Most Romantic...
FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Once a fruit known only as a Newton, California figs are quickly becoming the darling of cooking shows nationwide. In less than two years, figs have taken center stage on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America" and PBS favorite "Creative Living with Sheryl Borden." This weekend, California figs will star in the popular "Bringing It Home with Laura McIntosh," a show which focuses on recipe ideas from today's most innovative chefs, combined with...
The Fruits Magazine Pomology.org has newly included the category Fig to its collection of crops. This section comprises 34 resources to one of the first plants that was cultivated by humans. Pomology is the science and technology of cultivating and producing fruits and within this discipline, Pomology.org provides a wide range of resources related to temperate, subtropical and tropical fruits. (PRWEB) October 21, 2011 Edible figs (Ficus carica, Moraceae) are the fruits of up to six meters...
All Cooks, Food Bloggers, Chefs, Foodies and Strawberry Lovers Invited to Enter Recipe Contest to Win up to $500! WATSONVILLE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Summer may be winding down, but California strawberry farmers are still busy planting and harvesting strawberries all year round. To celebrate their continued availability, the California Strawberry Commission today announced its "Fall for Strawberries" Recipe Contest kicking off the first day of fall with winners...
FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the old saying goes, good things come to those who wait. The classic expression holds true for the 2011 California fresh fig season. Late season rains caused a slight delay to the much anticipated availability of California fresh figs, but fig farmers are reporting that the main crop harvest is underway now and fresh figs grown in California will be plentiful until mid-December. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110804/CG47433)...
