The earthquake and Chilean berries
According to Felipe Rosas of Rconsulting S.A./Triplenlace, the February 2010 earthquake affected raspberry production. Click here to go to his remarks.
USDA Set Dates for Referendum Vote
The WRRC has requested a delay in the timing of the referendum for the National Research and Promotion Program after learning that the method import codes are assigned would not isolate red raspberry concentrate from other berry juice concentrates at the ports of entry. The result would allow foreign concentrate into the country without assessments while assessing our domestic juice concentrate. Once this has been resolved, the referendum will proceed as planned.
Click here to learn why WRRC believes this program will be a benefit to our growers.
News from the Commission
Grower reports are due on September 30. Get the report form here.
Processor reports are due on October 15. Get the report form here.
Recent Newsletters:
Links to past newsletters are listed on the archive page.
Washington red raspberries are delicious and nutritious, packed full of ellagic acid, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber, and produced on some of the most beautiful farmland in the United States. Washington accounts for nearly 95 percent of the U.S. production of processed red raspberries, at about 70,000,000 pounds per year.
The farmers who grow red raspberries, either for the market stand, grocery store shelves, or to be put in jam, jelly, or pies, are proud to offer you a clean, healthy product. 
This site offers you information about raspberries themselves: their history from Medieval times to today; the varieties being grown in the Pacific Northwest, production reports, what research the Commission has funded, and many other interesting facts about the industry that supports this wonderful fruit. In addition, you can find out about the most recent news concerning Washington raspberries, including newsletters, meeting schedule, and past events.
If you want raspberry recipes and health news, go to the Commission's consumer site www.raspberryinfo.com.