Produce industry headlines: May 4, 2026

Links today include Blue Book's CEO on trust in the supply chain, CPMA 2026 recap, Nickey Gregory's Q1, Brookshire remodels,...

1 month ago 2 minute read

Sweetgreen names Chief Development Officer

Sweetgreen, Inc., the mission-driven restaurant brand, announced the appointment of Ryan Slemons as Chief Development Officer.

1 month ago 3 minute read
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ProduceIQ: Dry veg transitioning north; farmers dream of a free Cuba

Floridian farmers lamenting the loss of the best farmland to million-dollar homes may have a new opportunity in future years.

1 month ago 4 minute read

Best in Blue Book Awards Spring 2026: Cantaloupe

We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.

1 month ago 1 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 1, 2026

Links today include analysis of Amazon's growing grocery business, a retail roundup, photo reports from CPMA and IFPA Retail, and...

1 month ago 2 minute read

Grimmway Produce Group launches new website

Grimmway Produce Group's new consolidated website marks the company's evolution as a unified enterprise across its full family of brands.

1 month ago 3 minute read

Best in Blue Book Awards Spring 2026: Cabbage

We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.

1 month ago 2 minute read
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Week in Review: A MAHA win in the farm bill 

GOP reps aligned with “Make America Healthy Again” fought the pesticide provision, and it was removed, signaling a win for...

1 month ago 2 minute read

USDA forms Food and Nutrition Administration to refocus its 16 nutrition assistance programs

This shift will include a reorganization and relocation, all to move program leadership and staff from Washington to hubs across...

1 month ago 3 minute read

Classic Fruit and Westside Produce merge their melon operations

The two firms reach an agreement to merge and unite the two melon companies under Classic Fruit, securing their 52-week...

1 month ago 4 minute read

U.S. House passes farm bill 

On April 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the five-year farm bill, and most agriculture groups...

1 month ago 4 minute read
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Truck Availability Report, May 1, 2026

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 30, 2026

Read about Market Basket's new leader, Whole Foods honors, Albertsons' make-or-break year, a Canadian retail roundup, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Harris Teeter launches BOGO event for Cinco de Mayo

Harris Teeter is helping shoppers stock up and save with its Big BOGO Event, including raspberries, blackberries, avocados, and bell...

2 months ago 3 minute read
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IFPA Retail Conference Report 

Here are some takeaways from the IFPA Retail Conference this week on the pulse of retail and Extended Producer Responsibility.

2 months ago 7 minute read

Thx! transitions to Seeding Futures

Thx! will begin operating under the umbrella of Seeding Futures Inc., its U.S.-based nonprofit organization 501(C)(3).

2 months ago 4 minute read

Best in Blue Book Awards Spring 2026: Broccoli

We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.

2 months ago 1 minute read

Best in Blue Book Awards Spring 2026: Blueberries

We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.

2 months ago 1 minute read
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