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J.M. Smucker Co.'s Natural Fruit Spreads are made from fruit, sugar, fruit pectin and citric acid, but contain no preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup. The 17.25-ounce jars, in concord grape, strawberry, orange marmalade and red raspberry flavors, sell for $2.59 to $3.89.

(J.M. Smucker Co.)

ORRVILLE, Ohio --

has launched four Natural Fruit Spreads made from fruit, sugar, fruit pectin and citric acid -- but without preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup.

The Orrville-based manufacturer of the best-selling jams, jellies and preserves in North America

across all brands and categories this fiscal year, and these are among the first four.

Smucker launched 70 new products in fiscal 2013, from single-serve K-Cups and Hazelnut Jif to new flavors of Pillsbury frostings and baking mixes.

Smucker President and Chief Operating Officer Vincent Byrd said at the time that new products launched within the past three years contributed $530 million of the company's record $5.9 billion in sales last year.

Smucker's Natural Fruit Spreads come in Orange Marmalade, Strawberry, Red Raspberry and Concord Grape flavors, at a suggested retail price of $2.59 to $3.89 for a 17.25-ounce glass jar.

The nutrition information labels on the sides of the jar are also available on the company's website:

Concord Grape:

Orange Marmalade:

Red Raspberry:

Strawberry:



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