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Why is Smuckers closing? ›

The company first announced plans in December to close the plant. In a news release at the time, it said the Ripon facility was closing "to further optimize operations" and that production would be consolidated at the company's plant in Orrville, Ohio.

We recommend refrigerating our fruit spreads, jams, jellies and preserves after opening, per the instructions on the back label of our products.

Refrigeration is not necessary and may make the product difficult to spread. Natural peanut butters that do not contain any stabilizers, like our Smucker's 'Adams' and 'Laura Scudder's' natural peanut butter products, are typically best stored at room temperature whether opened or unopened.”

Most of our fruit spreads and ice cream toppings have a shelf life of 24 months from the date of production. However, in order to obtain best color and flavour of our products, we do recommend consuming them within one year of the purchase date.

Controversy erupted in 1999 when the J.M. Smucker Company sued a Michigan bakery, Albie's, for infringing on its patent by marketing a crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich crimped on the edges. (See U.S. patent 6,004,596.) Albie's argued that the patent was issued in error because the invention was obvious.

Among J.M. Smucker's other food and coffee brands are Knott's Berry Farm, Jif, Laura Scudder's, Santa Cruz Organic, Folgers, Café Bustelo, Dunkin', Smucker's Uncrustables, Bick's Pickle, Carnation, Crosse & Blackwell, Five Roses, and Robin Hood.

"Conventional peanut butter does not need to be refrigerated because it has added oils that stabilize it to keep the oil from separating out and to extend its shelf life," says Cooper. Additionally, conventional peanut butter has low water activity, which means microbes generally can't grow in it.

Yes, you can keep butter on the counter, according to the Department of Agriculture. Butter and margarine can both be stored at room temperature, but be mindful of a few things. The USDA recommends only leaving out an amount of butter that can be used within two days. After two days, the butter may taste rancid.

You can keep peanut butter in the pantry for six to nine months (unopened) and two to three months (opened).

On those egg cartons, if an expiration date appears, it can be no more than 30 days after the pack date. "As long as they're kept properly refrigerated at 40°F or lower, fresh eggs are safe to eat four to five weeks beyond the carton's Julian date," Maloberti says.

Did Smuckers discontinue Boysenberry jam? ›

J. M. Smucker—which also has Hostess and Jif among its portfolio—did not sell the Knott's Berry Farm line of products to another company. It simply stopped selling them, including the super popular boysenberry preserves, and fans are upset.

Snack foods contain preservatives in order to maintain shelf life. Different types of snacks have varying expiration dates: Potato chips will last one month after expiration date. Crackers and pretzels can last up to three months. One of the longest lasting snacks is popcorn, which has a shelf life of one to two years.

Today Smucker's offers a broad range of fruit spreads, ice cream toppings, syrups, peanut butters, and more, including low sugar and sugar free varieties. For more of our story, visit JMSmucker.com.

Tim and Richard Smucker are the great-grandsons of founder Jerome Monroe Smucker, and are both Chairman Emeritus. Mark Smucker is the great-great grandson of our founder and is the Chair of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Updated: Post Holdings completes acquisition of J.M. Smucker pet food brands. Source: Post Holdings, Inc. ORVILLE, OHIO — At the end of April, The J.M. Smucker Co.

Where are the Fruit Syrups? Unfortunately, Raspberry Syrup, Strawberry Syrup, and Blueberry Syrups have been discontinued. We′re sorry for any inconvenience. The good news is, we have other options that might work for you.