2012 Research priorities and request for proposals (deadline November 14, 2011)
Growers approve new Research & Promotion Program for processed raspberries
Raspberry growers overwhelmingly supported WRRC’s request to form the National Red Raspberry Research and Promotion Program. WRRC believes this program will be a great benefit to our growers. We have developed a short summary sheet along with a more detailed explanationof why the WRRC has advanced this proposal for the past 7 years. We delighted with the opportunity to form this new entity and to develop a positive working relationship between the federal council and our state commission.
Here is the USDA news release concerning the vote.
Report and Presentations from the IRO conference in Chile
Tom Krugman, the WRRC Marketing Director, attended the 2010 International Raspberry Organization (IRO) conference in Chile November 30 to December 2. The two days were spent touring farms, cold storage facilities, and processing plants.
Click on IRO Report to read his comments. Go to the World News page to access all the presentations made at the conference.
News from the Commission
2010 Production of Red Raspberries
Click to see the 2010 Pacific Northwest Red Raspberry Production Report.
Recent Newsletters:
Links to past newsletters are listed on the archive page.
"Dirty Dozen" list misleading consumers
An expert panel of toxicologists, risk assessors and nutritionists concluded that the "Dirty Dozen" list is (a) misleading to consumers, (b) an impediment to public health because it discourages consumption of fresh produce and (c) lacks scientific evidence that the pesticide levels found pose any risk. As a result, there is no reason why a consumer should use this list to guide their purchasing decisions for fruits and vegetables. Get the report.
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.
Buyer's Guide to Washington Red Raspberries
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.