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Blue Book releases new feature: Credit Application Request

CHICAGO, IL (October 9th, 2024): Blue Book, the leading provider of produce-specific credit and business information, today released a new...

7 months ago 4 minute read

USDA awards first $25MM for assisting specialty crop exports

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Super Starr International launches papaya label

COLIMA, Mexico (October 9, 2024) – Super Starr International BB #:209875, Mexico’s premier papaya and melon grower, shipper and processor,...

7 months ago 3 minute read

UNFI mobilizes relief efforts to support those affected by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has caused catastrophic damage across the Southeastern United States, leaving many without food, shelter, or basic supplies. In...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Arctic Gala non-browning apple receives FDA approval

Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA –  Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF) BB #:337660, the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, is pleased to announce that its...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Sun World adds North American licensees

Bakersfield, Calif. (October 8, 2024) – Sun World International BB #:341274 continues to strengthen its presence in the fresh produce...

7 months ago 5 minute read

Side Delights to showcase Amazables at IFPA Global show

Newport Beach, CA (October 7, 2024) – Fresh Solutions Network, LLC BB #:325392 will exhibit and sample their new Amazables!...

7 months ago 4 minute read

US Foods 2024 Diner Dispatch Survey shows shifts in diner preferences

October 08, 2024 ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 – one of America’s leading foodservice distributors – today...

7 months ago 5 minute read

Mastronardi Produce unveils WOW Utopia Strawberries

Kingsville, ON (October 8, 2024) – Leader in the greenhouse berry category, SUNSET® will be featuring a premium strawberry varietal...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Del Monte to expand Rubyglow pineapple to Europe

CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Lange Companies debut new name and new look

October 8, 2024 — After decades of operating as Tom Lange Family of Companies BB #:102175, which included Tom Lange,...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Blue Book provides complimentary services for produce growers and shippers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

CHICAGO, IL (October 8th, 2024): Blue Book, the leading provider of produce-specific credit and business information, announced that it will...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Wisconsin farm recalls alfalfa and alfalfa onion sprouts because of possible health risk

Company Announcement October 04, 2024: Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling its 5 ounce...

7 months ago 1 minute read

Janssen PMP and Fresh Inset partner on freshness extension solution

TORUN, Poland, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Janssen PMP, a division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, and Fresh Inset have partnered...

7 months ago 5 minute read

Giumarra plans GiumarraMART brand activation for IFPA Global Show

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 7, 2024 – As part of its dynamic participation at the 2024 IFPA Global Produce &...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Braga Fresh extends conventional chopped salad kit line

SOLEDAD, Calif. – Oct. 7, 2024 – Braga Fresh BB #:206762, home of Josie’s Organics, will debut extensions to its line...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Uber partners with autonomous vehicle firm

SAN FRANCISCO & AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Avride today announced a multiyear strategic partnership to bring...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Duda Farm Fresh Foods to debut bilingual Celery Dippers packaging at IFPA Global show

Oviedo, Fla. (October 7, 2024) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh celery, radish and...

7 months ago 3 minute read

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Gaetan Bono Achieves Good ROI with Blue Book Advertising

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Blue Book: The Essential Tool for Smart Decision-Making at IndexFresh

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