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The Cold Chain: What a difficult customer actually costs, and why the rate never tells
02 Nov 2026 10 minute read

The Cold Chain: What a difficult customer actually costs, and why the rate never tells

Two customers paying identical money per mile with wildly different margins over a year. How closely are you watching your bottom line?

By Brad Guinane
Global Trade: Pockets of Positivity
02 Nov 2026 6 minute read

Global Trade: Pockets of Positivity

With the world awash in conflict, how are suppliers maintaining the flow of perishables to meet North American demand?

By Konstantine Paradias
Hispanic Focus: Surging business on both sides of the border
26 Oct 2026 10 minute read

Hispanic Focus: Surging business on both sides of the border

While defining what may or may not qualify as Hispanic produce is iffy, the demand and steady flow are anything but.

By Cristina Adams
The Cold Chain: What fresh food shippers weigh when two providers look the same
19 Oct 2026 7 minute read

The Cold Chain: What fresh food shippers weigh when two providers look the same

When two providers quote the same lane, the winner is usually the one who made the decision easier for the shipper.

By Brad Guinane
Spotlight on Tomatoes: Red-hot and moving fast
19 Oct 2026 7 minute read

Spotlight on Tomatoes: Red-hot and moving fast

Their standing as a must-have hasn't changed, but why are suppliers struggling more this year than last to keep the pipeline flowing?

By Leonard Pierce
The Cold Chain: Fraud got better at paperwork, here’s what it still can’t fake
12 Oct 2026 8 minute read

The Cold Chain: Fraud got better at paperwork, here’s what it still can’t fake

Theft and fraud in shipping remain a challenge, and perishable loads make it more acute. But there are ways to prevent it.

By Brad Guinane

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B & M Avocados

Using Blue Book to Stay Ahead of Fraud

Blue Book Services has been instrumental in helping us prevent fraud and make informed credit decisions. It’s more than a tool—it’s a key part of how we safeguard our business.

- Maribel Garza, Office Manager at B & M Avocados

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Awe Sum Organics

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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