The Raspberry Industry Development Council (RIDC) is supported by a ½ ¢ per pound levy on all raspberries grown in BC. The RIDC board consists of a manager, growers, packers and government representatives. The mandate of the Council is to promote raspberries and their use by providing information and educational services to growers as well as to link raspberry product purchasers with growers and processors. The Council also promotes raspberries with recipes and information about the industry to the public and other interested parties. The RIDC Research & Development Committee assesses many research projects each year, with funding of over $50,000 to approved projects.