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Spotlight on Santa Maria: Produce central
01 Apr 2025 9 minute read

Spotlight on Santa Maria: Produce central

Strawberries, broccoli, and cauliflower are just a few of Santa Maria's top crops. How will growers fare this season? Photo courtesy of Pea King Produce, Inc.

By Cristina Adams
Aldi: Reshaping Grocery Retail
31 Mar 2025 11 minute read

Aldi: Reshaping Grocery Retail

In the highly competitive and crowded grocery retail space, Aldi has long been known as a no frills, low-price leader. Photo courtesy of Aldi, Inc.

By Karen Raugust
Spotlight on Sweet Cherries: Gems of the Produce Aisle
30 Mar 2025 9 minute read

Spotlight on Sweet Cherries: Gems of the Produce Aisle

Cherries are an eagerly awaited sweet treat for suppliers, retailers, and consumers. Photo courtesy of CMI Orchards, LLC.

By Amy S. Landes
Supply Chain Solutions: Buyer’s Remorse
30 Mar 2025 13 minute read

Supply Chain Solutions: Buyer’s Remorse

We take a look at seven produce procurement mistakes.

By Dr. Brian Gibson
Spotlight on Broccoli: Bring in the green
29 Mar 2025 15 minute read

Spotlight on Broccoli: Bring in the green

It may not be everyone's favorite vegetable, but broccoli is an up-and-comer for suppliers on both coasts.

By Annemarie Mannion
Feature: The Wonderful World of Hispanic Food
29 Mar 2025 26 minute read

Feature: The Wonderful World of Hispanic Food

What is Hispanic cuisine? We take an encyclopedic look, so read on!

By Cristina Adams

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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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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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