Mango prices struggle during pandemic

Mango prices struggle to reach pre-pandemic levels as spring sees a volume surge. In mid-March, as stay-at-home orders began and...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Good Company: Lessons Learned

The adage, “one step forward, two steps back,” used by Vladimir Lenin for his 1904 book, is an apt description...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Giumarra expands Mystic grape program for Mexican season

PRESS RELEASE: LOS ANGELES – Mar. 12, 2020 – The Giumarra Companies BB #:113366 announces the expansion of its exclusive...

5 years ago 4 minute read

PBH annual report shows success of Have A Plant

May 12, 2020 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 released its 2019 Annual Report this week,...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Cherry season starts strong

California cherry season started strong with volume rising daily. Prices have dropped slightly since the start of May but remain...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USDA files $1.3MM PACA action against Hawaiian firm

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Calavo Growers hires CFO

SANTA PAULA, CA, May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Care In Crisis: Claims Activity Table

In “Care in Crisis” video No.3, Greg Johnson, Blue Book’s Director of Media Development, and Jeff Lair, Marketing Director, discuss...

5 years ago 1 minute read

USDA to Host Webinar for Producers Interested in Applying for Direct Payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host a webinar on...

5 years ago 2 minute read

UNFI recalls organic basil after cyclospora sampling

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) BB #:158953 is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Wild Harvest® Organic...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Mexico increases lettuce exports by 33 percent in 2019

Mexico recorded a lettuce export worth $309 million in 2019, a year-to-year increase of 32.6 percent, according to data from...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Good Company: The Journey

When it comes to opportunity in the produce industry, many women had to fight for jobs generally reserved for men....

5 years ago 4 minute read

How to think about farm labor

I don’t even need to ask anymore. As part of my Blue Book duties, I write articles spotlighting certain regions...

5 years ago 4 minute read

USDA files PACA action against California company

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Markon crops report: Potatoes and Onions in turmoil

Potatoes and onions are diverse crops grown in many areas of the country, and even with stronger retail demand, growers...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Trucco introduces eco-friendly kiwifruit packaging

As part of A. J. Trucco Inc.’s BB #:103951 continuing commitment to sustainability, Trucco is introducing brand new eco-friendly 2-pound...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Mexican table grape harvest kicks off, 19.7 million boxes expected

PRESS RELEASE: The Mexican Table Grapes Growers Association is pleased to announce that their harvest season has begun, and GRAPES...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Sweet onions find low prices

Sweet onion supplies appear normal and healthy, but unfortunately, the market is anything but. They are another crop planted for...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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