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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.

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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...

18 hours ago 2 minute read
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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...

4 days ago 2 minute read
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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.

5 days ago 3 minute read
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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...

1 week ago 2 minute read
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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.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read
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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.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read
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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...

2 weeks ago 2 minute read
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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...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read
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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...

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

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.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

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...

3 weeks ago 1 minute read
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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...

4 weeks ago 4 minute read
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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,...

4 weeks ago 3 minute read

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...

4 weeks ago 1 minute read

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...

1 month ago 3 minute read

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...

1 month ago 6 minute read
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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.

1 month ago 4 minute read

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