Latest Raisin Update
August 2026 Edition: Welcome to the RAC’s all-new Raisin Update!
- 2 Commercial Bakery Workshops
- Highlight Video
- 9/22/25 Join Us for the 3rd Annual Whole Vine Festival – Celebrating the Valley’s ‘Grape-ness!’ The Whole Vine Festival returns to Fresno State for its third year, bringing the community together to celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural heritage, local talent, and of course, the grape. Press Release American Vineyard Article
- 6/24/21 A third white paper was released today DEMONSTRATING RAISINS AS A BINDING INGREDIENT in baked goods, bars, and other products that rely on liquid or paste binders.
- 6/10/21 Today a new white paper was released- SPOTLIGHTING THE FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS OF RAISIN INGREDIENTS AS A PLANT-BASED FAT SUBSTITUTE in products.
- 5/20/21 Today, a new white paper OUTLINING THE FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS OF RAISIN INGREDIENTS AS A REFINED SUGAR SUBSTITUTE in baked goods, was released.
- 4/30/21 It’s NATIONAL RAISIN DAY and the Raisin Administrative Committee has announced partnerships with small businesses across the country who are… More »
Media Contact
Jeff Smutny
President/Managing Director
jeff@raisins.org
Raisin Administrative Committee
2445 Capitol Street, Suite 200
Fresno, CA 93721
559-225-0520 – phone
559-225-0652 – fax