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Consumer Marketing Program Update

The Great American Frozen Raspberry campaign is shining a national spotlight on Washington red raspberries like never before. Through digital advertising, influencer partnerships, targeted audio ads, and proactive media relations, we’re sharing the story of our growers and highlighting the unmatched flavor, nutrition, and versatility of frozen raspberries. Early results show impressive reach and engagement, and the momentum is only growing from here! Watch the mid-year recap video for more information.

Virtual Washington Red Raspberry Harvesting and Processing Tour

The WRRC continues to support the U.S. Trade Representative’s Investigation No. 332–577, Raspberries for Processing: Conditions of Competition between U.S. and Foreign Suppliers, with a Focus on Washington State, for the purpose of providing a report that provides an overview of the U.S. raspberry industry in Washington state and assesses the conditions of competition between U.S. and foreign suppliers of raspberries meant for processing. As part of the International Trade Commission’s 14-month study, their staff planned to participate in an in-person tour of our harvesting and processing practices. However, due to the pandemic restricting travel, the WRRC created this comprehensive virtual harvesting and processing tour that is now accessible to the ITC, as well as the general public.

2026 WRRC Contract Forecasting Report

In compliance with Department of Enterprise Services Supplier Diversity Policy DES-090-06 the Washington Red Raspberry Commission has compiled a forecasted needs report for all non-competitive and competitive purchases for the upcoming fiscal year. The report summarizes the annual forecasted needs for all competitive, sole-source, and non-competitive procurements for single purchases in excess of $20,000.

Sole Source Contract Update

The Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC) contemplates awarding a sole source contract to Beadle Consulting LLC dba Wild Hive to develop and implement the WRRC marketing and promotion goals. WRRC is planning to enter a contract with Wild Hive to provide the full implementation and management of a comprehensive marketing and research program.