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Rising Awareness of Added Sugar in "Healthy" Foods

Health-consciousness is on the rise with many consumers paying closer attention to the food that they put in their bodies.  At the same time, an alarming trend is garnering attention - the stealthy incorporation of sugar in seemingly "healthy" food items.  This growing concern has given rise to discussions that...

4 Powerful Health Aspects of Dried Fruits

Dried fruits have long been recognized as a healthy and convenient snack due to their extended shelf life, tasty flavors, and handy portability. With a rich assortment of fruits available, including cherries, peaches, apples, and blueberries, it's important to understand the health aspects associated with them. However, some fruits that provide healthy and nutritious...

Dried Fruits for Healthy Snacking, Cooking & Baking

Why unsweetened dried fruits are so amazing for snacking, cooking, and baking If you haven’t discovered unsweetened dried fruits yet then maybe it's time you added them to your pantry especially if you are planning on following a healthier eating plan in the new year. They are a versatile and...

Why Dried Fruits Are A Healthier Snack Choice

Why dried fruits are a healthier snack choice. Dried fruits are often overlooked as a snack option, but they offer a number of benefits over traditional snacking options and even their fresh counterparts. Apart from providing a great-tasting alternative to unhealthy snack choices, dried fruits are readily available online and...

Are Dried Fruits Good for Gut Health?

You Bet!  And they have been for centuries… Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an increasing focus on the body’s immune system and better health practices in general. One of the biggest topics – on social and conventional media has been a focus on digestive practices –...

Dried Fruit Production: What is the Process of Drying Fruit? | Sunrise Fresh

Many fruits can be dried to increase longevity while maintaining a high level of nutrients. From industrial dryers to at-home dehydrators there are multiple ways to dry fruit. Read on to learn more about the industry!

Wholesale Dried Fruit Provider in California, United States

Sunrise Fresh is a leading premium dried fruit wholesaler in the state of California. We offer the highest quality dried fruits to all of our customers. Our dried fruits are exclusively grown in the United States so we are able to monitor their growth, as well as how they are...

Dried Fruit Around the World

When we buy most food products, we normally don't think about where they come from. When it comes to dried fruits, there are several countries across the globe those ship products to the rest of the world. You might not know that the United States produces a large portion of...

Dried Fruit Vs Fresh Fruit For Baking

Baking can be fun for the whole family. For many, it is a family tradition that involves many recipes that have been passed down through the generations. Times are changing and baking is somewhat different than in years gone by. We have several more options at our disposal that will...

Dried Fruit Global Market Size, Trends, and Analysis

Drying and dehydration have been used to preserve foods for centuries. Over the past 20 years, methods of drying fruits have advanced to the point where more and more nutrients are preserved and the final product maintains much of the integrity as it does in its natural state. As these...

The Benefits of Buying in Bulk: Dried Fruits for Restaurants & Chefs

Restaurants and chefs know the importance of buying their supplies in bulk. Managing a restaurant or kitchen is a stressful job simply because you do not have time to wait when you are ordering ingredients. This is part of the reason why buying in bulk makes so much sense. Not...

Looking At Food & Ingredient Labels

With many companies focused on surviving the pandemic, a few items have slipped in under our collective consumer radar.  Changes in FDA Labeling Back in 2019 (a long, long, time ago…) the FDA had set a deadline for new food & beverage regulations that would require most manufacturers to change...

7 Reasons to Include Dried Fruit In Your 2022 Diet & Lifestyle Plans

One of the most common New Years' resolutions you will hear for 2022 is eating healthier and losing weight. A lot of you will actually go on a diet. . Others want to try and eliminate foods that are bad for them. While both of those are viable options, one...

Sunrise Snacks: Dried Fruits Popularity in Vegan and Vegetarian Diets

People who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet do so for a variety of reasons. Many choose this type of diet to eliminate meat or meat-based products. Others choose it for the simple reason that they believe it to be a healthier option that doesn't contain any additives, preservatives, or...

5 Questions To Ask When Choosing Your Dried Fruit Provider

If you are looking to purchase larger quantities of dried fruit and want to establish a relationship with a provider, here are “5 Questions” that we think you should ask - us or any other purveyor of ingredient-quality dried fruits:   1. Do your fruits contain any added sugars or...

Shelf Life of Dried Fruit & Nutrition

Dried fruits are very versatile and have a long-lasting shelf life. They are naturally convenient and can be used even when their fresh equivalents would  be out of season. Their lengthy shelf life and high nutritional value make them a popular favorite with parents and fitness enthusiasts who want quality...