The big boxes are trucked next to the packaging plant. They are emptied onto a conveyor belt that shakes the raisins gently. This knocks them from their stems. A blast of air whisks the stems away. the water bath is next. then the plump brown raisins have a last inspection. they are again checked for moisture and sugar. then they go on a belt to packing machines. here they are poured into packages, which are automatically weighed and sealed. the raisins are now ready for market.