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In the News (Thu 31 Dec 09)

  
  California Raisins by Simonian Farms
Fresno, California is the raisin capital of the world, and home to Simonian Farms.
When a hot spell in 1873 caused grapes to wither on the vine, one California grocer decided to capitalize on the apparent misfortune of grape growers and offered the dried fruit as a "Peruvian Delicacy." The rest is history.
Much of the credit for producing such wonderful raisins in the central valley of California is due to Armenian immigrants who came to America in the late 1800's.
www.simonianfarms.com /gift-baskets/california-raisins.asp   (304 words)

  
 Study Finds Lower Glycemic Index For Raisins
In athletes, the GI of raisins was moderate.
The average GI -- using glucose as the reference food -- of raisins in the study was 54, while most experts use 55 or less as the definition for low GI.
Earlier California Raisin Marketing Board-sponsored independent studies with children showed that a raisin-nut mixture as a snack before soccer gave children a steady supply of energy during the game.
www.prweb.com /releases/raisins/glycemic_index/prweb466768.htm   (689 words)

  
 California Raisins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Raisins are one of the world's most versatile, nutritious dried fruits.
Raisins have virtually no saturated fat or cholesterol and are very low in sodium.
Raisins are semi-perishable, and are prime targets for pest, especially insects.
www.stapleton-spence.com /ss_raisins.htm   (152 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Advertising Mascots - The California Raisins
The Raisins were given names in 1988 via a national Name the Raisins contest.
The California Raisin campaign was created at the request of the California Raisin Advisory Board to increase raisin sales.
The California Raisin campaign successfully took the lowly dried-up grape from a wimpy, lonely, dull food and turned it into something hip and cool.
www.tvacres.com /admascots_california.htm   (384 words)

  
 California Heartland™ - Program 343
Raisins are known as "nature’s original candy" because of their sweetness.
It takes at least three years to produce a single raisin, from the time a grapevine is planted to its first yield.
For the past six years the California raisin industry has sponsored a baking competition for Japanese professional bakers.
www.californiaheartland.org /archive/hl_343/raisins.htm   (382 words)

  
 The California Raisins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The concept was originally created for a 1987 commercial on behalf of the California Raisin Advisory Board when one of the writers, while trying to come up with an idea for a new raisin commercial, said, "We have tried everything but dancing raisins singing "'I Heard it Through the Grapevine'" (a 1968 Marvin Gaye song).
The California Raisins are normally Claymation designed by the Emmy-Award winning studio of Will Vinton, but their cartoon series was cel animated.
The California Raisins reportedly grossed more in the year that was their heyday, 1988, than Californian farmers made selling raisins.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/California_Raisins   (526 words)

  
 California Wine and Food Magazine - Wine
California’s Raisin Marketing Board (CRMB) was in town to announce its new ad campaign involving chefs from what is likely America’s most food-conscious city.
These included the nature of the family farm, his consumption of raisins, and the electrocution of trespassers who’d disturb the peace near a farm pond he’d stock with large mouth bass.
Times are different now and the raisin industry is promoting itself through an effort funded only by the growers, and not including the processors of raisins.
www.californiawineandfood.com /events/raisin-chefs.htm   (912 words)

  
 Welcome to Raisin Country
California Raisins heighten flavors and do not overpower other ingredients such as guacamole or chili.
Due to the presence of tartaric acid in California Raisins, the need for added salt is decreased making California Raisins ideal for inclusion in low sodium products.
Remove toothpicks and serve with a scoop of avocado and California Raisin dip on the side.
www.raisins.org /Recipe_database/Recipes/recipe_flautas.html   (405 words)

  
 Rep. Nunes calls on President to use California raisins in food aid to Iraq   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The purchase of surplus raisins from California farmers would serve the nutritional needs of people in Iraq, as well as provide relief to farmers suffering from the worst agriculture economy since the Great Depression.
Raisins are the largest crop grown in this area and this could have a tremendous, positive economic impact," said John Beck, president of the California Raisin Marketing Board.
The letter is being circulated among all offices of the California delegation.
www.nunes.house.gov /press/2003/may/031403raisinsforiraq.htm   (443 words)

  
 California Raisins: The Grape Escape   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Enough to warrant all sorts of California Raisins merchandise, rubber California Raisins figurines, a claymation Christmas special starring the California Raisins, a commercial for Mrs.
California Raisins: The Grape Escape was the sort of game that you'd have but not really be sure why, but there it was.
The raisin body is, indeed, as powerful a weapon as they say.
www.progressiveboink.com /archive/grapeescape.html   (1812 words)

  
 Home
The Sun-Maid girl trademark was inspired by a real person – Lorraine Collett Petersen, who in 1915 lived in the Fresno, California, area where the company began its operations.
Sun-Maid raisins and dried fruits have been added to cookies, breads, salads, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts for over 90 years.
From ancient civilizations through modern times, people have eaten raisins and other naturally dried fruits for energy, for convenience, and because they taste good.
www.sun-maid.com   (137 words)

  
 Raisins
By the late 1800s, Armenian raisin producers had settled in the area and used their expertise to make the industry thrive.
Although traditionally, raisin production involves a lot of hand labor to cut bunches of green grapes and layer them to dry in the sun on paper trays between the rows of grapevines, the new dried on the vine technology (DOV) allows for machine harvesting of the dry raisins and for less tillage.
California Raisin Marketing Board- This Web site provides resource information for California raisins and the raisin industry.
www.agmrc.org /agmrc/commodity/fruits/raisins   (661 words)

  
 California Raisins - AOL Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
California raisins are healthy and nutritious fruit snacks that can be enjoyed naturally or cooked as part of your favorite recipe.
The California Raisins are a fictional rhythm and blues musical group made up...
The California Raisins reportedly grossed more in the year that was their...
music.aol.com /artist/california-raisins/3819/main   (121 words)

  
 Meet the Raisins! - California Raisins - Song Listings
Unlike other California Raisins albums, Meet the Raisins is a soundtrack (to a television special which aired on CBS in 1988).
There are in-jokes aplenty as the band prepares for their first gigs, dodge a scummy record producer, and eventually crash land a plane onto the stage of the Ed Succotash Show, which brought them instant fame.
You won't hear the biography on the album, which is half the fun, but here are the results of their efforts, which is the other half.
www.mp3.com /albums/2627/summary.html   (562 words)

  
 California Raisins : California Raisins Sing the Hit Songs - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
Their first album, The California Raisins Sing the Hit Songs, was heavily promoted in children sections of music shops and in grocery stores, where the cassette played repeatedly from in-store displays.
The first album features "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," which became as synonymous with the Raisins as it had been for Marvin Gaye in the '60s.
The California Raisins play it completely straight, hollering "Mony Mony" as if it really were their song.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,60338,00.html   (451 words)

  
 California Raisins : Meet the Raisins! - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
Will Vinton and his group of talented animators tried to turn their novelty into something really creative, and Meet the Raisins is the closest they came to substantiation.
One question the writers never answer is whether the California Raisins are from the 1960s or whether Lick Broccoli has time warped.
Meet the Raisins is their story, one of good choice in stolen goods, from rock & roll to Motown golden hits.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,60339,00.html   (311 words)

  
 California Raisin Marketing Board :: California Raisins
Consumers know that raisins are natural, healthy, tasty, portable and versatile, however consumers need to be reminded of their availability.
The fundamentals of this campaign include messaging that speaks to women as women not just mothers, communicates California Raisins’ health benefits, and serene images of women consuming raisins in the course of their daily lives.
Raisins Rock is the California Raisin Marketing Board's nutrition education curriculum for teachers, students, and anyone who is interested in learning more about raisins and having fun while doing it!
www.calraisins.org   (767 words)

  
 NES Player - Special Features
NES Player was one of the first to be informed, and the very first to interview the lucky gamer who discovered this great rarity.
She asked if I was going to sell the "raisins" one, and I told her I wasn't because I collect Capcom.
There is a scene where the council of raisins tell you to go save them, it is a still shot, it looks pretty good though.
www.nesplayer.com /features/californiaraisins/proto.htm   (1008 words)

  
 Lost Levels Online
California Raisins was to be their first cartridge-based video game.
California Raisins was certainly a worthy Capcom title.
Conquering all four levels unlocks the final battle in the sky, where you’re challenged to defeat the leader of the California Raisins’ rival band, The Wild Bunch.
www.lostlevels.org /200308/200308-raisins.shtml   (1400 words)

  
 Claymation Years: Raisins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This is a Raisin character I designed (with suggestions from Michael Jackson Raisin designer, Carol Ashley) for the Michael Jackson Raisin commercial.
Larry and his team animated the first segment of the Raisin special and Larry made sure an air freshener was prominently featured in their sequence.
This was a golden Raisin I made at the request of one of the producers for Will Vinton.
home.comcast.net /~v3d/vraisin.htm   (1527 words)

  
 My California Raisins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
These are all the California Raisins that I own.
This is the first series of four series of California Rasins that were put out by the Hardee's Restuarnt Chain.
These four raisins came in kids meals that were put out in 1987.They all are about 2 inches tall.
www.angelfire.com /wi/raisin   (228 words)

  
 Watershed Wellness Center, Victor Organic Raisins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Always concerned with long-term effects of chemical use Victor vowed to grow his raisins naturally without using poison of any kind.
Victor's sons, Haig and Sarkis continued their father's chemical-free farming practices and in 1963 began marketing the industy's first organic raisins to meet the growing demand for healthful natural foods.
Today, Victor's grandsons are staying true to the family's tradition producing Victor Guaranteed Organic raisins.
watershed.net /raisins.htm   (155 words)

  
 Iraqis could get California raisins
Nunes, R-Visalia, plans to send a letter to the White House next week asking that a part of the $250 million earmarked this year in food aid be spent on California raisins.
"Raisins are ready-to-eat food with no preparation required -- making them ideal for humanitarian relief operations that depend on quick distribution," Nunes said.
"Raisins are also an integral part of the culinary traditions of the Iraqi people." And raisins are also something that California growers have in abundance -- an estimated surplus of about 75,000 tons.
www.house.gov /nunes/press/2003/newsclips/may/051503RaisinsVTD.htm   (158 words)

  
 California Raisins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Raisin in orange sunglasses and tennis shoes both fingers pointed to middle
Raisin in orange sunglasses and tennis shoes both fingers pointed to middle key chain
Raisin in orange sunglasses and tennis shoes with finger pointed in air (6)
www.everlovables.com /CalRaisins.html   (387 words)

  
 california raisins
Feel free to post raisin items you're looking for or raisin things you would like to buy, sell, or trade or just chat about the cute little wrinkled guys.
Blue Shoed California Raisin that came in its own box on top of Post Raisin Bran--still in its original box--box looks great from the front and top, but paper was torn and glued on the back side--$15.00
The back of his jacket says "Raisin Your Average." Pack is not in the greatest of shate and is split down the side, but raisin and card have never been removed--$12.00
members.aol.com /akhk/raisins.html   (934 words)

  
 Economist's View: Got Real California Raisins?
Well-known examples are the "California Raisins," "Got Milk?" and "Real California Cheese" campaigns.
The "California Raisins" campaign was credited with increasing raisin sales 10 percent in the 1980's...
A California almond producer benefits from almond marketing efforts whether or not the producer contributes to them.
economistsview.typepad.com /economistsview/2006/05/got_real_califo.html   (867 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Christmas with the California Raisins: Music: The California Raisins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
California Raisins Art for Sale — Visit our animation, sculpture and fine art gallery.
Thompson California Raisins — Fresh ground spices, trail mixes, real milk chocolates, gummys, candy, old fash candy, sugar free chocolates, dried fruits, nuts, healthy snacks, baking needs, bulk supplements, all online.
Christmas with the California Raisins was given to me shortly after its release in 1988.
www.amazon.com /Christmas-California-Raisins/dp/B000003A73   (890 words)

  
 California Raisin Marketing Board :: Recipes
Not only are California raisins a simply delicious snack, they also make a fantastic addition to all of your favorite recipes.
Great natural or cooked, there are thousands of ways to enjoy the wholesome goodness of California raisins.
Start enjoying California raisins in your kitchen by trying all of these delightful California raisin recipes.
www.calraisins.org /recipes   (192 words)

  
 California Raisins Promote Health Snack Value
We keep a vat of raisins available year around for grazing by the fist-full.
As such, it isn’t really necessary for the California Raising Marketing Board to pitch us regarding the virtues of the fruit.
board is launching a new campaign this week, which promotes raisins as “Wise Choices,” for a convenient wholesome snack.
www.marketingblurb.com /2006/09/california_raisins_promote_hea.html   (372 words)

  
 California Raisins
The following raisin figures are for sale at the prices indicated.
Valentine set of 2 raisins (male and female) holding hearts (PIX)
Meet the Raisin 2nd Edition (Lenny $225 ea.) Or All 4 (Mom, Lenny, AC,and Cecil)
members.aol.com /waxntoys/main/calraisins.htm   (204 words)

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