Poorly timed rains led to difficulties in the 2025 harvest, but California raisin growers might benefit from international market conditions.
This includes a below average crop in Turkey and tariffs boosting domestic sales. At Malcolm Media’s Grape, Nut & Fruit Tree Expo and in an interview with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network, Sun-Maid Growers President/CEO Steve Loftus shared the state of raisin industry. Watch this quick video and learn more in American Vineyard Magazine.
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Global Raisin Production Decline Could Help Growers After Rains
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What Growers Should Know about the “New” National Raisin Company, After Chilean Purchase
Many have heard rumors of a farming company out of Chile purchasing National Raisin Company, a dried fruit packer that has been serving the California raisin industry since 1969, founded by the Bedrosian brothers. To set the facts straight and introduce themselves to the industry, the Sutil family, new owners of National Raisin, recently gathered with growers in Fresno and shared their new vision for the long-established company. Watch this interview as Juan Sutil Jr. from Empresas Sutil S.A. meets with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to discuss this vision and the future of National Raisin Company.
Please thank this video’s sponsor SIPCAM AGRO USA for their industry support.
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National Raisin Co Vaccinates Essential Ag Employees, Continues Feeding the World
Whoever would have thought a raisin packing facility would be not only be receiving and shipping raisin product, but also turn into a drive-thru vaccination clinic? It’s true, and National Raisin Company has already assisted in getting 1,000 essential ag workers vaccinated for COVID-19 — exactly one year from the start of the pandemic. Watch this brief interview with LindaKay Abdulian and read more in American Vineyard Magazine.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.