How One California City Became The World's Raisin Powerhouse
Fresno Claims Global Raisin Dominance: Fresno, California proudly calls itself the "Raisin Capital of the World," and the numbers back up this bold claim. The Central Valley region surrounding Fresno produces between 300,000 and 320,000 tons of raisins each year. This massive output represents about 60 percent of all raisins consumed worldwide.