USA: Temporary Relaxation of Requirements for California Raisins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an interim rule that temporarily changes the requirements for raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for raisins produced from grapes grown in California. For the 2023/24 crop year, the minimum requirements for substandard and maturity dockage in the marketing order’s handling regulations will be relaxed to accommodate raisins adversely impacted by severe weather conditions.
