Prunes are ready for harvest by mid-August.  The fruit is shaken from the tree mechanically, collected by fabric catching frame, and transferred to bins by conveyor belts.  The bins of prunes are then transported to the prune dehydrator.

    At the dehydrator the bins of prunes are dumped one at a time, washed in water, placed on wooden trays, and tunnel dried to about 21% moisture.  When dry, the prunes are then scrapped off the trays and placed in storage bins.  After a few days the prunes are turned into an empty bin to cure the dried fruit.  This process continues until the fruit is about 18% moisture.  The prunes are then graded for size and inspected for quality.  The inspected fruit is then returned to storage until an order is received.

    These are prunes that are sold in bulk, usually one ton bins, to be converted into another form by a customer.  The prunes are about 18% moisture and are not processed, but re-inspected for shipping.  See Specs

    These are prunes that are re-hydrated to 24% moisture and sold with the pits still in the fruit.   They are available in either 30 lb. or 5 lb. cases and sold to distributors under the BUTTE SHADOW FARMS registered Trademark.  See Specs

    Pitted Prunes

    These are prunes that are re-hydrated to 24% moisture and the pits are removed.  The size rage is from 40 to 70 prunes per pound.  They are available in either 30 lb. or 5 lb. cases and sold to distributors under the BUTTE SHADOW FARMS label.

    Prune juice is a water extract of dried prunes.  Our prune juice is packed 12 quart bottles to a case and sold under registered trademark of Mornin' Glory.   See Specs

    Prune Puree

    Prune puree is a paste like substance that is free of pits and pit fragments.  Its uses range from baby food to an oil substitute in baking.  Details on packaging and labeling remain to be worked out.

    These pitted prunes are re-hydrated to about 35% moisture and packaged in 12 ounce bag.  The process eliminates the need for preservatives and greatly extends the shelf life of the prunes.  It will be sold under the Mornin' Glory label.  Price is $40 for a 12 X 12 ounce case delivered via USPS in the United States.  Payment is by check or money order as we do not take credit cards.   See Specs

    Pitted prunes are packed in cases of 24 by 12oz canisters and are available wholesale only.   See Specs

    This organic prune concentrate is available in 55 gallon drums (wholesale) and 12oz (340g) jar for individual consumers. The extract is available for a delivered price of one jar for $20.00 or three jars for $40.00. Payment is by check.   See Specs