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,...
Sweetgreen names Chief Development Officer
Sweetgreen, Inc., the mission-driven restaurant brand, announced the appointment of Ryan Slemons as Chief Development Officer.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
IFPA Retail Conference Report
Here are some takeaways from the IFPA Retail Conference this week on the pulse of retail and Extended Producer Responsibility.
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).
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.
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.
