From the Annual Meeting of Sun-Maid Growers, watch this brief interview with Chairman of the Board Steve Kister as he reports on the results of the 2022 crop and State of the Raisin Industry. Read more about it in the coming issue of American Vineyard Magazine. Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
Sun-Maid Leadership Changes, Overly Takes New Role
There have been rumors that Sun-Maid Growers’ CEO has left to take the position as CEO of another snacking food company. Watch this video interview with outgoing CEO Harry Overly as he clarifies his position at Sun-Maid. Read more about it in the coming issue of American Vineyard Magazine. Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
The Purpose of the California Raisin Administrative Committee
Monte Schutz, Chairman of the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC), was among the panelists sharing their views of the current State of the California Raisin Industry this year at the annual Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo. Watch this brief interview with Monte as he reminds growers of some of the essential roles the RAC plays in serving the industry. Read …
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 …
Raisin Bargaining Association Introduces Combination Pricing Program
The California raisin industry is evolving as growers and packers navigate through difficult times. The Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA) is adapting as well to protect the interests of its members and negotiate sustainable prices for raisin growers. Watch this brief interview with RBA Chairman Dwayne Cardoza as he introduces a new combination program for 2020 raisin crop pricing and read …
Raisin Bargaining Association Announces Big Changes
The California raisin industry is evolving and the Raisin Bargaining Association with it, as RBA leadership looks to better meet the needs of its grower membership. Watch this brief interview with RBA representative Dwayne Cardoza as he shares how the association is refocusing its mission to the core objectives it was founded on. Much more to be shared virtually in …
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