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Dave Puglia, Western Growers Association
06 Nov 2026 13 minute read

Dave Puglia, Western Growers Association

Economics always wins, whether it's harvest robots, the 60-percent import question, or blueberries from Peru.

By Kirk Soule
Scott Adams, Plant Sciences Genetics
30 Oct 2026 13 minute read

Scott Adams, Plant Sciences Genetics

For the second of our special two-parter, we take a look at the birth of the unique Rejoice blackberry and the breeder behind it.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf
Isaac Magaña, Plant Sciences Genetics
23 Oct 2026 11 minute read

Isaac Magaña, Plant Sciences Genetics

Love blackberries? A new B2B platform is changing how this fruit is grown, marketed, and sold in this special two-part Weekend Interview.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf
Edgar Millan: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Caraveo Papayas, Inc.
12 Oct 2026 4 minute read

Edgar Millan: The Past, the Present, and the Future of Caraveo Papayas, Inc.

As a successful business in a volatile world, one thing is certain at Caraveo Papayas: family always comes first.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf
Jordan Schenck, Flashfood
09 Oct 2026 10 minute read

Jordan Schenck, Flashfood

When did 'deal' become a dirty word? Jordan Schenck is reinvigorating the glory around the deal and saving the planet too.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf
Kristen Reid, Mixtec Group
02 Oct 2026 12 minute read

Kristen Reid, Mixtec Group

The produce industry has unique perks and challenges, is it more difficult to recruit for leadership opportunities? We ask Kristen all about it.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf

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How Chenail Leverages Blue Book to Propel Its Growth.

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Eagle Export Uses Blue Book to Build Awareness and Grow Their Revenue.

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