High quality products, and a trusted brand in the world "Driend Apricot" Markets Products are prepared and exported from the factory, since 1983. Apricots, high in sugar, vitamin and fiber content are also being consumed as diced, halves as well as paste, in different food industries. Apricots are either treated with sulphur dioxide, which gives its bright colour and prolongs its shelf life, or without any preservatives (naturals). Naturals have a sweeter taste in sprite of their dark appearence.