Welcome to Blue Book!
Are you ready to join the thousands of companies who rely on Blue Book to drive smarter decisions? View our plans and get started today!
Still have questions? We’d love to show you what Blue Book can do for you. Drop us a line– we’ve been waiting for you.
General News
Ag groups push for USMCA
Several hundred agriculture groups, including many representing the fresh produce industry, sent Congress leaders a letter urging ratification of the...
USDA restricts PACA violators in California and New York
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
Words of wisdom from Jan Berk, the 2019 Women in Produce honoree
CHICAGO–Produce wasn’t the first career for Jan Berk, COO of San Miguel Produce Inc. The former newspaper woman joined San...
Chicago adjust to shifting consumer demand
Consumer trends continue to affect demand for commodities, and these shifts are having an impact on Chicago International Produce Market...
When, how and why to refresh your brand
CHICAGO—If you’re spending more time explaining who you are than what you do, you might need a brand refresh. If...
Technology offers so much to fresh produce, United panel says
CHICAGO – Technology will improve the produce industry from so many angles. Leaders from different business segments on the opening...
United Fresh introduces class 25 of the produce industry leadership program
The United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 is pleased to announce the members of the 2019-2020 United Fresh Produce Industry...
Technology: Ancient ways, modern methods
It can be a difficult thing to apply the most cutting-edge technologies to the practice of growing fruits and vegetables,...
Chicago terminal market adjusts to consolidation
Most merchants agree it’s been business as usual on the Chicago International Produce Market (CIPM), with no changes to the...
The Wonderful Company introduced newest citrus brand
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 10, 2019) – The Wonderful Company BB #:115157, known for its dedication to harvesting health and...
Northwest fresh Pear crop estimate for 2019 harvest announced
During the annual Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) BB #:162426 meeting held in Portland, OR on May 30th, industry members compiled the...
Church Brothers Farms and FiveStar Gourmet Foods partner in farming and innovation
PRESS RELEASE SALINAS, Calif. – June 8, 2019 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 and FiveStar Gourmet Foods BB #:287188...
A bittersweet announcement on PMA senior leadership
As a valued member of the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 , I would like to take this opportunity to...
Chicago wholesalers benefit from strong economy
Multiple benefits paired with a strong economy translate into big business for Chicago suppliers. The vast majority of companies on...
Nogales produce companies speak out about tariffs
PRESS RELEASE June 6, 2019 – Nogales, Arizona – On Tuesday, June 4 the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas...
Most importers unprepared for Mexican tariff
Produce importers may not be prepared to pay the tariffs if President Trump follows through on his plan to implement...
Leading fruit breeders announce cooperation; aim to stem growing IP infringement
Four of the world’s top fruit breeders will cooperate in stopping ongoing attempts to appropriate proprietary plant material and infringe...
PBH to host local food and nutrition influencers in Chicago at United Fresh expo
PRESS RELEASE June 7, 2019 – As part of its influencer strategy and commitment to doubling its reach to connect...
Editor’s Choice
Most popular 
News you need.
Join Blue Book today!
Get access to all the news and analysis you need to make the right decision --- delivered to your inbox.
Recommended videos
Hear from our customers
Gaetan Bono Achieves Good ROI with Blue Book Advertising
Whenever we do advertise in the Blue Book or whenever we do spend money on different various aspects in the Blue Book, we do get a lot of feedback, a lot of comments, a lot of current suppliers and new suppliers tend to reach out and we definitely get a good return on investment there. Salvatore Lavorato, VP at Gaetan Bono
Blue Book: The Essential Tool for Smart Decision-Making at IndexFresh
I can just tell you that Blue Book goes far beyond expectations…In my career I have worked with several credit and business information reporting companies. No one can come close to the tools the Blue Book provides the Produce industry. - Merrill Causey, CFO at IndexFresh
Subscribe to our newsletter
© 2025 Blue Book Services. All Rights Reserved
