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Week in Review: Banana companies sound the alarm
This week, banana companies reminded the produce supply chain not to take this fruit for granted. For so long, everyone has.
New PACA licenses — Q3 2026 vs. prior quarter
New PACA licenses came in at 836 for the third quarter, down from 1,005 the quarter before — a 16.8...
Payment Velocity — Q3 2026 — Produce, Blue Book Listed Companies
After a summer that started at a fairly ordinary pace, in August, Blue Book listed produce companies paid faster than...
ProduceIQ: Polo, pests, and prices keep markets hot
Hurricane Polo is bearing down on Baja California Sur, adding pressure to tomatoes, cucumbers, asparagus, avocados, and limes.
Week in Review: An early look at 2027 food trends
Fresh Thyme Market got a jump on the food forecast game, releasing its top food trends for 2027 on the...
A case for AI to improve cold chain efficiency
New artificial intelligence tools can make preserving the cold chain more efficient than ever, says Gary Fleming, CEO of Inteligistics.
ProduceIQ: Heat, oil keep produce markets tight
Last week, high oil prices and heat were giving produce markets the creeps. This week, they’re starring in a sequel.
Week in Review: Consumption going in the wrong direction
Produce retail sales data released this week indicates the market is moving in the wrong direction and doesn’t look to...
ProduceIQ: Oil, heat keep produce markets on edge
High oil prices and heat are giving produce markets the creeps before spooky season even begins, as oil prices have...
Week in Review: Retail insights at SEPC Southern Innovations
A number of external factors have affected produce at retail this past year, said Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics at...
Six questions leaders should ask themselves
Ryan Leak, CEO of a leadership firm and bestselling author, told SEPC Southern Innovations attendees that leaders can always improve.
Creditor seeks involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy against NY retailer
An involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition has been filed against Pada Food Corp. operator of the Key Food supermarket in...
ProduceIQ: Cauliflower takes off as the heat hangs on
There's plenty of pumpkin décor and football getting into full swing, but heat and humidity are still vexing suppliers and...
Week in Review: Kroger invests in leadership
Kroger has had an underwhelming last few years, but its new CEO has a strategy to get back on track,...
Blue Book CEO addresses impersonation fraud on Fresh CrEd podcast
Blue Book CEO Kirk Soule joined the Fresh CrEd podcast, hosted by Ed Bertaud, at the IFPA Foodservice Conference in...
Coming this fall: The next edition of Best in Blue Book
After an exciting spring release, the fall edition of Best in Blue Book is setting up to be a wild...
Blue Book’s Allianz Trade partnership brings better trade credit protection
A new Trade Credit Partner Hub gives Blue Book's member companies receivables coverage from the global leader in trade credit...
ProduceIQ: Tariffs are back on the menu
While renaming a Great Lake won't directly change the price of a raspberry, the escalating trade war certainly can.
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