1980s

Sun-Maid Timeline 1980s

1989



This international collection of holiday recipes is one of the few Sun-Maid publications to feature a seasonal theme. It also emphasizes the fact that Sun-Maid is a brand name known and trusted throughout the world.

1988



Original Sun-Maid bonnet worn by Lorraine Collett Petersen donated to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

1987



Fresh, naturally sweet Sun-Maid Raisins make good eating delicious.

1980



The first hardbound cookbook issued by Sun-Maid was its lengthiest at 126 pages. It was also published spiral-bound for easier kitchen use. A section on The Romance of Raisins contains special notes on Sun-Maid products and a brief biography of Lorraine Collett Petersen, the original Sun-Maid Girl.

1980



Sun-Maid innovates raisin packaging with introduction of customer-convenient carton can.