Cranberries are not just any fruit – they are America’s Original Superfruit.® As one of three commonly cultivated fruits native only to North America, cranberries are an important crop with roots deep in American history. More than 1,100 small family farmers – many of them fourth, fifth or even sixth generation – produce U.S. cranberries on 40,800 acres. Cranberries are grown across the United States in leading production states of Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. They are a versatile, nutrient-dense fruit that can be easily incorporated into sweet and savory dishes.
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January is #nationaldriedfruit month and we thought now was a great time to celebrate the dried version of America’s Original Superfruit®. Sweetened dried cranberries (SDCs) are produced by infusing a sweetener into sliced or whole fresh cranberries until a specific equilibrate Brix range is reached (this amount varies by producer). The product is then dried…
As it is currently harvest season, and many of our members are in areas where EEE may be of concern, the CDC has asked that we share the following information. There have been numerous media reports about EEE virus disease in the last few days. We (the CDC) are actively working with states to…
It’s cranberry harvest season and that means fresh cranberries should be bouncing into a grocery store near you very soon, if they haven’t already. Be sure to stock up on fresh cranberries this fall by buying one bag for now and two for the freezer. You can store bags of fresh cranberries for up to…
Cranberries provide vibrant color, refreshing taste and health-promoting nutrients to both sweet and savory recipes. Available in many convenient forms – from fresh and dried to juice and sauce – cranberries are a versatile ingredient you can easily use throughout the day and throughout the year.
