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Harmonized Standard Audit now available
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 7, 2019) – United Fresh is pleased to announce that the Harmonized Standard Audit is now available...
Costco posts Q2 sales growth but not in fresh
Costco Wholesale Corp. showed a 7.3 percent sales increase in the second quarter but noted fresh food sales dropped a...
Kroger plans to expand self-driving grocery delivery pilot
Kroger Co. CEO Rodney McMullen said the company has expanded Home Chef meal kits to an additional 500 markets, and...
Credit & Finance: Accounts Receivable Aging Averages
Many in the produce industry provide Blue Book Services with monthly accounts receivable (A/R) aging files as a means of...
Oregon Grown: Organic, local make mark
Not surprisingly, organics are on the rise in Oregon. Caruso Produce is expanding its organic program, and has seen the...
Pure Flavor’s new Georgia greenhouse growing results
Now almost 3 months since their first picks of fresh greenhouse grown vegetables from their new Fort Valley, GA greenhouse...
Carton advancements double avocado shelf life for WP Produce
Avocado demand is up across the board, but tropical — or green skin — avocados have shelf life challenges that...
UNFI: Supervalu “disappointing,” Albert’s to integrate conventional produce
United Natural Foods Inc. executives said even though they’ve been disappointed with the performance of Supervalu’s business since the acquisition...
Credit & Finance: Industry Performance
Blue Book Ratings and Scores are based on cumulative reported trade experiences on a subject business by its trading partners...
Oregon Grown: Consumer trends
With 4.2 million residents in 2018, up from 3.8 million in 2010, Oregon is experiencing a population surge, and this...
Port of Virginia is ready for more South American produce
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given the Port of Virginia approval to import South American fruit this week. This...
Puerto de Virginia está listo para más productos frescos sudamericanos
El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos ha otorgado al Puerto de Virginia la aprobación para importar fruta sudamericana...
Trader Joe’s reduces plastic in produce packaging
Traditionally close-mouthed Trader Joe’s subtly announced in its latest Fearless Flyer newsletter it plans to start reducing plastic throughout its...
SpartanNash launches Kids Crew program for retail
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – To encourage healthy eating choices for children and reinforce its commitment to health and wellness in every...
FDA commissioner Gottlieb to step down
U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb resigned today. In a statement on FDA’s Twitter account, Gottlieb said he...
Stakeholders invest $1.5 million to advance organic
Washington, D.C., March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Much can happen in a year, as a major collective effort underway...
Credit & Finance: Defining business events
The Business Events graph depicts data trends since 2000 as researched and reported by Blue Book Services. Business event data...
Oregon Grown: More variety than you imagine
As Oregon’s economy booms, the Beaver State’s prolific produce industry is following suit. In 2018, Oregon saw unprecedented growth, rising...
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