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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...
Good Company: Lessons Learned
The adage, “one step forward, two steps back,” used by Vladimir Lenin for his 1904 book, is an apt description...
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...
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,...
Cherry season starts strong
California cherry season started strong with volume rising daily. Prices have dropped slightly since the start of May but remain...
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...
Calavo Growers hires CFO
SANTA PAULA, CA, May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Good Company: The Journey
When it comes to opportunity in the produce industry, many women had to fight for jobs generally reserved for men....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...