Sunsweet® Celebrates the Season with Music and Chocolate

YUBA CITY, Calif., Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Move over cupid, Sunsweet^® is taking over Valentine's Day this year with PlumSweets, chocolate-covered Amaz!n™ Prunes, and giving people something to listen to. Sunsweet is sponsoring PlumSweets radio on Pandora at www.Pandora.com/PlumSweetsRadio. Looking for a romantic soundtrack for Valentine's Day? You're in luck: Sunsweet is offering the free playlist starting February 5^th and continuing through the month.

"This Pandora soundtrack is a fun way to enjoy the Valentine's season," says Jeff McLemore, Vice President of North America Marketing for Sunsweet. "Additionally, PlumSweets are a great way to treat yourself as well. Coated in dark chocolate or creamy Greek yogurt, PlumSweets are delicious and a little indulgent. It's a snack easily shared with friends and family."

Sunsweet is also encouraging Americans to "share the love" by sending words of encouragement to friends and family. Post to Sunsweet's Facebook page and use the #PlumSweetsHug hashtag to qualify for a chance to win $500 or a "Treat Yourself" gift pack. 

PlumSweets are diced prunes coated in rich dark chocolate or creamy Greek yogurt. These tiny bits of pure indulgence are available nationwide, so go ahead and indulge. Or make a homemade gift, using registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner's recipe for PlumSweets Trail Mix. This energy-boosting snack has all of the sweet decadence you want, but is something you and your body will feel good about eating. Chocolate paired with the health benefits of a prune? Talk about a sweet way to celebrate Valentine's Day.

PlumSweets™ Mason Jar Trail Mix

Ingredients
1 cup almonds
1 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
1 cup large unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup favorite whole-grain cereal (such as puffed brown rice)
1 cup Sunsweet^® PlumSweets™ (use PlumSweets™ dark chocolate or Greek style)

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Spoon mixture into mason jars.

About Sunsweet
Sunsweet Growers Inc., established in 1917, has more than 95 years of experience and heritage in producing the highest quality dried fruits. The Yuba City, Calif.-based cooperative of 270+ grower/members is the worldwide leader in prunes and related products. The product portfolio includes a full line of dried fruits and juices, all designed to fit today's need for healthy and convenient food choices.

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