Grape Study May Help Raisin Marketing

Sacramento, CA -- Taste tests on raisins may help farmers focus their marketing efforts.

A University of California team asked 120 consumers to taste different types of raisins, and rate them on a scale of 1 to 9.

The researchers say they found certain patterns in consumer preferences, involving some varieties of grapes and techniques used to dry the grapes into raisins.

The study indicated that farmers might be able to market their raisins to consumers who prefer certain types.

Written by sabrina.sabbagh@mlode.com

Other News

• YoYo Ride Collapse Injures 18 At Calaveras County Fair 
• Crews Make Progress On Sierra Village Area Fire
• Update On Sierra Village Vegetation Fire
• Vegetation Fire Near Sierra Village
• Carnival Workers Arrested At Calaveras County Fair
• Big Rig Accident On Parrotts Ferry Rd
• Sonora To Meet West Campus In Soccer Title Match 
• DUI Checkpoint Set For Sonora
• Sonora High Girls Soccer Advances To Championship Game 
• Groundbreaking Set For Next Month On Columbia College Public Safety Center 

Click here to search the local News Stories

Get the news delivered to your mailbox. See all the day's local news at once without having to click through the site. Find out more by clicking [here].