SUN VALLEY RAISINS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION: $13.6M Department of Agriculture Contract
Summary
USDA awarded a $13.6M definitive contract to Sun Valley Raisins, Inc. for raisins to be used in food donations. As a private entity, no publicly traded companies are directly impacted, but the contract signals continued government demand for agricultural commodities.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Contract is to a private company; no public equity impact.
- 2.Reflects ongoing USDA food donation programs.
- 3.Related bills signal support for agricultural spending.
Market Implications
The $13.6M award is insignificant for the agriculture sector as a whole. Investors focused on publicly traded agricultural companies like $ADM, $BG, or $INGR should not expect material impact from this single contract. However, the persistence of USDA commodity purchases supports steady demand for raw agricultural products.
Full Analysis
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $13.6M contract to Sun Valley Raisins, Inc. for 1.33 oz and 15 oz raisin packages for USG food donations, with performance through June 2026. Sun Valley Raisins is a private California corporation, so there are no direct public market beneficiaries. The contract is a routine commodity procurement under USDA's food donation programs. Related legislation, including the Grasslands Grazing Act (S2787) and the TEMP Act (S3843), support agricultural spending, while HR9265 could expand demand for school lunch commodities like raisins. However, these bills are not directly tied to this specific award. Without a public company recipient, the contract's market impact is minimal, though it reinforces stable demand in the agricultural sector. Investors should monitor broader USDA procurement trends rather than individual contracts.
Connected Signals
Matched on shared policy language across AI analyses, with ticker & timing weight
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require participation in the summer EBT program as a condition of participating in the school lunch program, and for other purposes.
Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025
5G SALE Act
TEMP Act
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Related Presidential Actions
Executive orders & memoranda affecting the same sectors or companies
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Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles
This proclamation postpones the effective date of previously imposed additional ad valorem duties (up to 50%) on Canadian imports of alcoholic beverages, dairy, and motor vehicles—originally set for August 19, 2026—to August 22, 2026, citing Canada's commitment to remove discriminatory practices. It uses authority under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, and directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agencies to suspend collection and implement refunds as needed.
Adjusting Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Components into the United States
This proclamation imposes a 100% ad valorem tariff on imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) over 25 kg, those with thermal imagers, docking stations, and certain components, and a 25% tariff on UAS under 25 kg and other components, citing national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. It also authorizes the Department of Commerce to establish an onshoring program offering preferential tariff treatment for companies that build new U.S. manufacturing facilities for UAS and components.
Contract Details
Recipient
SUN VALLEY RAISINS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Award Amount
$13,611,603
Awarding Agency
Department of Agriculture
Sub-Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Contract Type
DEFINITIVE CONTRACT
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