Who owns Stretch Island Fruit leather?

Who owns Stretch Island Fruit leather?

Ferrero recently acquired Stretch Island Fruit Company in August of 2019 and plans to continue producing their iconic fruit strips at their facility in Chicago. Stretch Island started locally and has been here for many years and supported our economy by providing 54 jobs within our community.

Where is Stretch Island Fruit leather made?

Allyn, Washington
Keeping it simple for over 40 years. Since 1976 Stretch Island Fruit Co. has been providing tasty, simple fruit snacks crafted in small batches in our very own facility in the town of Allyn, Washington. It’s here that we put our hearts and minds into making life simpler, sweeter, and more wholesome.

Is Stretch Island Fruit leather vegan?

We are always Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan and gluten-free. We also can now offer our Fruit Strips and Fruit Bites as USDA Organic. But most importantly, every Stretch Island fruit snack is oh-so-delicious.

Are Stretch Island Fruit strips Whole30 approved?

Stretch Island Fruit Co all natural fruit strips are Whole30 approved and delicious. You can find them at Costco, 48 pieces for $10!

What is Stretch Island?

Stretch Island is an island in Case Inlet in the southern part of Puget Sound in the U.S. state of Washington. It forms part of the unincorporated Mason County community of Allyn-Grapeview. The island has a land area of 1.2179 km2 (300.95 acres) and a population of 162 persons as of the 2010 census.

Is fruit leather gluten free?

Since they are 100% fruit, each fruit leather is free of the top food allergens (soy, milk, wheat/gluten, egg, etc.).

Are fruit strips healthy?

Conclusions about fruit strips and fruit roll-ups Fruit leathers, fruit strips, and fruit roll-ups are healthy sounding snacks. However, many fruit roll-ups contain too much added sugar and possibly even artificial ingredients. These products are fruit flavored candy, not healthy snacks.

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Is fruit leather vegan?

Fruit leathers are an awesome gluten-free vegan snack. Just perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth with a healthy and delicious alternative, especially for those on restricted diets.

Is fruit leather a serving of fruit?

Fruit leather, also called a fruit bar or a fruit slab, is a dehydrated fruit-based confectionery dietary product which is often eaten as snack or dessert [1]. It is chewy and flavorful, naturally low in fat and high in fiber and carbohydrates; it is also lightweight and easily stored and packed [2].

Are fruit leathers unhealthy?

Fruit pulp-based fruit leathers are nutritious and organoleptically acceptable to customers. They contain substantial quantities of dietary fibers, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants (which remain constituents of the finished product) [2, 5].

Does fruit roll up have pork?

We use both pork and beef gelatin in the production of Welch’s® Fruit Snacks. Welch’s® Fruit ‘n Yogurt™ Snacks and Fruit Rolls do not contain gelatin.

Does Fruit Gushers have pork?

It turns out that Fruit Gushers don’t contain any animal by-products. Therefore, Fruit Gushers are vegan.

Are Fruit Roll-Ups made with real fruit?

Healthy fruit roll-ups should have: Real fruit as the first ingredient. Minimal added sugar, including from concentrated fruit juice. No fillers (starches or complex carbohydrates) No artificial ingredients (preservatives, colors, or flavors)

Why does my fruit roll-up say pizza?

Each roll has a mix of strawberry, lemonade, and tropical flavors making each them a blend of red, yellow, and green colors. The special thing about these, though, is that there are different shapes in the roll-up that you can easily pull apart and they are meant to look like a pizza with toppings.