Oregon Fruit Products is expanding its range of canned specialty fruit products with canned blueberries that are free from added sugar and packaged in 100% blueberry juice. The Blueberries in Blueberry Juice share a source of natural antioxidants and 13 grams of natural sugar. The two-in-one product can be used in many different ways, as the fruti can be enjoyed straight from the can or used in recipes, and the juice an be consumed, frozen or boiled down to make a sweet syrup.
AsLisa Klarp, national sales manager for Oregon Fruit Products, describes: “As Americans are cautioned to watch their sugar intake, we felt packing the fruit in unsweetened juice would be a delicious way of delivering a lower-sugar option, without compromising flavor."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Sugar-free Canned Fruits
- Developing canned fruit products without added sugar presents an opportunity to cater to health-conscious consumers who are seeking lower-sugar options.
- 100% Fruit Juice Packaging
- Packaging canned fruits in 100% fruit juice provides a convenient and natural alternative to products with added sugars or syrups.
- Versatile Fruit Products
- Creating fruit products that can be enjoyed straight from the can or used in various recipes opens up new possibilities for culinary creativity and convenience.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can explore the development of more sugar-free canned fruit options and innovative packaging techniques to cater to health-conscious consumers.
- Health and Wellness
- The health and wellness industry can promote and integrate sugar-free canned fruits as an alternative snack or ingredient for a balanced and low-sugar diet.
- Culinary and Recipe Development
- The culinary and recipe development industry can embrace the versatility of canned fruits packed in fruit juice, offering new and creative ways to incorporate them into various dishes and desserts.
