The California Raisin Marketing Board has released a new white paper showcasing California Raisins’ natural binding abilities when used in baked goods, bars, and other products that rely on liquid or paste binders.

The California Raisin Marketing Board has released a new white paper spotlighting the functional benefits and opportunities for California-grown raisins and raisin ingredients as a fat replacer in baked goods.

It’s National Raisin Day and the California Raisin Marketing Board has announced partnerships with small businesses across the country who are bringing baked goods featuring California Raisins to consumers.

The California Raisin Marketing Board will accept applications for entries in the sixth annual America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest until July 19. This year’s finalists will attend International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas on Oct. 6-9 and demonstrate their skills on the show floor.

The California Raisin Marketing Board calls for entries in the sixth annual America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest. This year’s finalists will attend International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas on Oct. 6-9 and demonstrate their skills on the show floor.

Thirty-six finalists participated in the California Raisin Marketing Board's 5th annual America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest, held Oct. 12-13 in Manhattan, Kan.

Five cookie enthusiasts took top honors at Pastry Chicago’s 5th Annual Amateur/Student Cookie Competition on Aug. 25.

The 2012 America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest, hosted by the California Raisin Marketing Board, named 36 finalists across the country. The total number of entries exceeded 2011 totals, at 104, and 31 of the 36 finalists are first-time qualifiers.

Applications are due July 31 for America's Best Raisin Bread Contest (ABRBC). Professional bakers are encouraged to register for the 5th Annual America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest, hosted by the California Raisin Marketing Board.