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Ed Bertaud, IFCO & The Fresh CrEd
02 Jul 2026 9 minute read

Ed Bertaud, IFCO & The Fresh CrEd

You've probably heard Ed Bertaud's voice or seen his podcast, but he's also transforming the supply chain, one reusable at a time.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf
Zak Laffite, Wonderful Citrus Cooperative
19 Jun 2026 14 minute read

Zak Laffite, Wonderful Citrus Cooperative

If you've enjoyed a tiny, sweet orange or a seedless lemon lately, there's a good chance Zak Laffite and his team had something to do with it.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf
Mark Campbell, ProduceIQ
12 Jun 2026 9 minute read

Mark Campbell, ProduceIQ

If you're not familiar with Mark Campbell or ProduceIQ, you're not mastering the art of data. Find out what you're missing here.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf
Kirk Soule, Blue Book Services, LLC
29 May 2026 12 minute read

Kirk Soule, Blue Book Services, LLC

As we celebrate Blue Book's 125th anniversary, here's a thought-provoking conversation with our CEO, who marks three years at the helm.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf
Todd LaForest, Molly Pop
22 May 2026 13 minute read

Todd LaForest, Molly Pop

Todd LaForest planned to be a lawyer involved in the sports world, but when the legal path narrowed, the produce path widened.

By Kirk Soule
Lance Jungmeyer, Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
15 May 2026 10 minute read

Lance Jungmeyer, Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

Lance Jungmeyer has helmed the FPAA for more than 15 years. Find out what makes him tick and why he's right where he's supposed to be.

By Taryn Pfalzgraf

Hear from our customers

Chenail Import-Export

How Chenail Leverages Blue Book to Propel Its Growth.

It helps people understand what kind of positioning you have in the market that you occupy, what kind of payment history you have, how you treat with troubles when you have troubles. It’s the best reference there is out there for people to understand who you are without knowing you. - Tony Bono, COO of Chenail

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Eagle Export

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

Blue Book Services has been a steadfast ally to Eagle Export since the dawn of our enterprise. We use the Blue Book diligently to research new contacts and customers. - Alex Zenebisis, President

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