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Spotlight on Berries: A boon in bloom
29 Apr 2025 11 minute read

Spotlight on Berries: A boon in bloom

From strawberries and blueberries to blackberries and raspberries, this category of the produce industry has been experiencing an unprecedented boom.

By Konstantine Paradias
Spotlight on Bakersfield: Optimistic despite recent challenges
22 Apr 2025 9 minute read

Spotlight on Bakersfield: Optimistic despite recent challenges

Growers in the Bakersfield area have high hopes for this season's crops after last year's mostly positive results.

By Steven Maxwell
Spotlight on Chicago: The winds of change
22 Apr 2025 8 minute read

Spotlight on Chicago: The winds of change

The Windy City is alive and well as a significant hub for the Midwest's wholesalers.

By Annemarie Mannion
Equal Measure: Profiles of women in the industry
14 Apr 2025 12 minute read

Equal Measure: Profiles of women in the industry

Is the produce industry more attuned to what women bring to the table? Raquel Espinoza, Deborah Dijkhuizen, Kristen Reid, Joan Daleo, Jessica Peri, and Gabriella D'Arrigo weigh in.

By Laura Liebeck
Spotlight on Ohio: Hustle and flow
14 Apr 2025 10 minute read

Spotlight on Ohio: Hustle and flow

Ohio offers a cornucopia of supply and service as a top Midwestern hub.

By Nico Danilovich
Spotlight on Salinas: Struggles in the verdant valley
07 Apr 2025 7 minute read

Spotlight on Salinas: Struggles in the verdant valley

Uncertainty is the word that describes the 2025 outlook for the produce industry in Salinas Valley and Monterey County, CA.

By Robert Scally

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Joseph Mercurio Produce

Using Blue Book to Succeed

The Blue Book has been an enormous benefit when it comes time to evaluate whether to extend credit to new customers who want to go on board. - Joseph Mercurio, Owner of Joseph Mercurio Produce, LLC

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Blue Book Advertising Helps Expand Reach

We at Awe Sum Organics choose wisely when allocating funds for advertising, and Blue Book’s platforms have given us the visibility we need to connect with key decision-makers in the fresh produce industry. - David Posner, President/CEO of Awe Sum Organics

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