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22 July 2009

Ocean Spray Holds First Successful Cranberry Concentrate Auction

Ocean Spray has reported very strong participation in its first online auction of cranberry concentrate, held today, July 22. Out of the 37 buyers that had previously registered, 34 participated in today’s auction. Through the streamlined process, Ocean Spray sold a total of 230,000 gallons of its concentrate at a clearing price of $33 per gallon for the first contract delivery period (6 months following the auction) and $34 per gallon for the second contract delivery period (the subsequent 6 months). READ RELEASE»

1 June 2009

Ocean Spray Eyes Japanese Growth with New Partnership

Ocean Spray’s Ingredient Technology Group has entered into a new strategic partnership in Japan to help identify and drive further growth for its cranberry ingredients in the country. Foxmark Inc. (www.foxmark.co.jp), a management services firm, will act as a specialist advisory team, supporting Ocean Spray’s existing long term partnerships with Shoei Foods Corporation and Kanematsu Food Corporation. READ RELEASE»

1 May 2009

Ocean Spray Highlights Multiple Health Benefits In Campaign

Ocean Spray’s Ingredient Technology Group is launching a new health marketing campaign for its cranberry ingredient portfolio. Highlighting the multi-faceted nutritional profile of the North American cranberry, the ‘One berry, Whole body’™ campaign promotes a holistic view of the cranberry’s role in improving wellbeing. It aims to help manufacturers understand the wide scope of the cranberry’s health benefits, so they can develop a clear consumer positioning for food and drink products containing cranberry.   READ RELEASE»

17 April 2009

Ocean Spray Announces Online Trading Platform For Cranberry Concentrate

Ocean Spray’s Ingredient Technology Group is establishing a new go-to-market approach for the sale of cranberry concentrate by holding an online auction that will make available product for all qualified buyers worldwide on a consistent basis. The web-based auction process has been carefully developed with an Independent Auction Manager, CRA International. The auction will establish the clearing price for Ocean Spray’s cranberry concentrate, and will ensure supply certainty and efficient contracting – specifically critical considerations in today’s uncertain economic environment. The first auction is scheduled for July. Details can be found at www.cranberryauction.info.  READ RELEASE»

14 April 2009

Ocean Spray Names New Vice President

Ocean Spray has appointed Mike Stamatakos as vice president of agricultural supply and development. Providing an essential link between the co-operative’s grower-owners and customers, Stamatakos’ position is critical to uniting their needs as Ocean Spray’s global business expands..  READ RELEASE»

30 March 2009

Healthy Choice – Healthy Profits

Ocean Spray has appointed Dr Christina Khoo as manager of research sciences. Dr Khoo, formerly principal scientist at Ocean Spray, will drive research into the health benefits of the cranberry, providing scientific support for product innovation with cranberries across the world. Her role will encompass research on the healthy properties of Ocean Spray’s ingredients, such as sweetened dried cranberries and BerryFusions® Fruits, as well as supporting clinical trials on the cranberry’s whole body health benefits.  READ RELEASE»

11 March 2009

Ocean Spray Appoints Research Sciences Manager

Ocean Spray has appointed Dr Christina Khoo as manager of research sciences. Dr Khoo, formerly principal scientist at Ocean Spray, will drive research into the health benefits of the cranberry, providing scientific support for product innovation with cranberries across the world. Her role will encompass research on the healthy properties of Ocean Spray’s ingredients, such as sweetened dried cranberries and BerryFusions® Fruits, as well as supporting clinical trials on the cranberry’s whole body health benefits.  READ RELEASE»

28 July 2007

Bring on the Berryfusions™ Fruits

World-leading cranberry cooperative, Ocean Spray ITG, is showcasing its innovative range of BerryFusions™ Fruits at this year’s IFT exhibition in Chicago. Allowing manufacturers to include process-tolerant fruit pieces in a variety of natural flavors, BerryFusions™ Fruits can be used in a wide variety of applications such as baked goods, cereal and trail mixes. READ RELEASE»

18 July 2007

Potential Antiviral Effect of Cranberries Discovered

Independent research published in the scientific journal Phytomedicine has found that cranberry may display anti-viral properties. The researchers concluded that cranberry juice offers a non-specific anti-viral effect towards different viruses.  The results of this novel study point to yet another potential health benefit of the North American super berry. READ RELEASE»

Ocean Spray Touts New Dental Health Research

Leading cranberry supplier Ocean Spray welcomes two new independent studies suggesting cranberry components with benefits in the prevention of dental and gum disease. The research is the latest in a line of studies that indicate the benefit of certain compounds found in cranberries to oral health. The studies suggest that cranberry’s unique A-type PACs (proanthocyanadins) may help prevent disease-causing bacteria, such as P. gingivalis and Streptococci from adhering in the mouth and causing infection. The fruit’s anti-inflammatory capacity may also help protect against damage to from gum disease. READ RELEASE»

16 December 2006

Cranberry Plants Still Growing

World-leading cranberry co-operative, Ocean Spray ITG, has announced plans to quadruple production capacity of sweetened dried cranberries with the construction of a $50 million plant in Wisconsin, USA. The move responds to exponential global demand for sweetened dried cranberries (SDCs), with sales up a massive 30 percent over the past year. READ RELEASE »

16 November 2006

The Potency Behind the Cranberry Promise

Recent research has cast new light on how cranberry proanthocyanidins (PACs) actively disable certain bacteria such as E. coli, preventing them from adhering to cells in the body where they could potentially cause infection. With many bacteria becoming increasingly resistant to commonly prescribed antibiotics, the anti-adhesion properties of the cranberry are emerging as a potentially significant step towards finding a viable means to reduce our dependence on antibiotics by reducing the risk of initial infections. READ RELEASE »

10 November 2006

Ocean Spray Launches Apple Cinnamon Berry Fusions™ Fruits

Ocean Spray ITG has launched a new Berry Fusions Fruits variety: glycerated apple cinnamon. A popular flavour for a wide range of bakery and cereal applications, glycerated apple cinnamon is the latest and most original of the range. Adding glycerine to the apple cinnamon adds to the number of applications possible – namely, cereal, trail mix and other lower water activity products. BerryFusions Fruits offer food manufacturers a versatile ingredient that delivers the taste and texture of real fruit in a wide range of natural flavours, including strawberry, raspberry, orange, mango, cherry and blueberry. READ RELEASE »

5 November 2006

New Study Finds That Cranberry May Help Fight Flu

As the winter months draw close, Ocean Spray ITG has welcomed the results of a study that suggest the cranberry’s unique compounds may help to ward off certain types of flu virus. Preliminary laboratory research suggests that components found in North American cranberries may play a role in preventing certain flu viruses from attaching to host cells and preventing subsequent flu infections. These latest results open up new opportunities for research in this area, further extending the cranberry’s list of potential health benefits. READ RELEASE »