Greg Johnson, Author at Blue Book

Del Monte relaunches Honeyglow pineapple

Coral Gables, FL (April 2021) – Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., BB #:111187 one of North America’s leading marketers...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Good Foods celebrates Cinco de Mayo with “Big Flavor” campaign

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Good Foods, BB #:326876 a category leader of plant based dips...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Progressive Produce begins shipping potatoes and asparagus to U.S. and Canada

LOS ANGELES, CA – Progressive Produce BB #:113613 will begin shipping their strongest supply of nutritious and versatile potatoes and...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Supply Chain: Agility will be mandatory during the next disruption

Until 2020, it could be argued that agility was a valuable capability that led to healthier margins, higher in-stock availability...

4 years ago 4 minute read

More food supply ignorance from Hollywood

A new study shows that American consumers want more local produce options than they have, and few know that the...

4 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 30, 2021

Greg and Pamela talk truck pricing and demand, and how one grower’s frustration with lack of ag labor led to...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Produce Alliance partners with hydroponic grower

April 29, 2021 — Produce Alliance BB #:159218 is exploring an innovative, local partnership between iconic east coast restaurant group,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

AeroFarms breaks ground on world’s largest aeroponic indoor vertical farm

NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, today announced the ground breaking of its...

4 years ago 10 minute read

Truck rates rising with availability crunch

Truck rates for perishables are on the rise thanks to a confluence of many issues. Noah Hoffman, vice president for...

4 years ago 2 minute read

A bouquet of cheese: For Mother’s Day

The time is coming up for Mother’s Day promotions to hit the news wires. I came across this amazing promotion...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Supply Chain: Readiness for the next disruption

Over the last twelve months, supply chains of all types have been challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Mexico’s Supreme Court overturns longtime ban on U.S. fresh potato imports

WASHINGTON DC– Today, April 28, 2021, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled by a unanimous vote of five to zero in...

4 years ago 9 minute read

Brighter Bites hires sourcing manager

HOUSTON (April 29, 2021) – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a Houston-based nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education...

4 years ago 3 minute read

CEA Food Safety Coalition launches food safety standard for indoor-grown produce

The Coalition, founded by industry leaders in greenhouse and indoor farming, developed the food safety addendum to address the unique...

4 years ago 5 minute read

USDA to bump WIC fruit and vegetable voucher funding

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 – Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,...

4 years ago 5 minute read