Blue Book provides complimentary services for produce growers and shippers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
CHICAGO, IL (October 8th, 2024): Blue Book, the leading provider of produce-specific credit and business information, announced that it will provide complimentary access to its tools to companies...
CHICAGO, IL (October 8th, 2024): Blue Book, the leading provider of produce-specific credit and business information, announced that it will provide complimentary access to its tools to companies significantly affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
“These hurricanes have significantly disrupted supply chains for our industry, forcing companies to quickly find new suppliers or buyers – without the benefit of time to deeply evaluate prospective trading partners,” said Kirk Soule, CEO of Blue Book. “This is where Blue Book excels, as we have all the necessary information to help firms make the best, most informed decisions.”
Blue Book brings predictability and transparency to the produce supply chain through predictive company ratings, in-depth business reports, trade dispute history, sales lead generation – to name a few of the services.
For those firms based in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina, Blue Book will offer a complimentary two-month upgrade for current customers and a complimentary two-month Blue Book subscription to for those firms who are not currently customers.
“Blue Book can help get you back on your feet – with leading credit information, sales lead generation and cutting-edge business intelligence – we have all the necessary information to help you make the best business decisions,” Soule said. “Together we’ll come out stronger than we were before.”
To take advantage of this assistance, please reach out to Customer Success today to learn more: customersuccess@bluebookservices.com or call (630) 668-3500.
About Blue Book
Blue Book is the leading provider of produce-specific credit and business information, helping companies manage their business, limit their financial risk and accelerate their growth. Since 1901, Blue Book has brought predictability to the produce supply chain, helping family-owned growers and national grocers alike make the right trading decisions and business connections at the right time.
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