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Pure Flavor’s new Georgia greenhouse growing results

Now almost 3 months since their first picks of fresh greenhouse grown vegetables from their new Fort Valley, GA greenhouse...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Carton advancements double avocado shelf life for WP Produce

Avocado demand is up across the board, but tropical — or green skin — avocados have shelf life challenges that...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Credit & Finance: Industry Performance

Blue Book Ratings and Scores are based on cumulative reported trade experiences on a subject business by its trading partners...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Oregon Grown: Consumer trends

With 4.2 million residents in 2018, up from 3.8 million in 2010, Oregon is experiencing a population surge, and this...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Port of Virginia is ready for more South American produce

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given the Port of Virginia approval to import South American fruit this week. This...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Puerto de Virginia está listo para más productos frescos sudamericanos

El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos ha otorgado al Puerto de Virginia la aprobación para importar fruta sudamericana...

6 years ago 2 minute read

FDA commissioner Gottlieb to step down

U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb resigned today. In a statement on FDA’s Twitter account, Gottlieb said he...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Stakeholders invest $1.5 million to advance organic

Washington, D.C., March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Much can happen in a year, as a major collective effort underway...

6 years ago 11 minute read

Credit & Finance: Defining business events

The Business Events graph depicts data trends since 2000 as researched and reported by Blue Book Services. Business event data...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Oregon Grown: More variety than you imagine

As Oregon’s economy booms, the Beaver State’s prolific produce industry is following suit. In 2018, Oregon saw unprecedented growth, rising...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Werner Enterprises reports fourth quarter and full year 2018 results

Werner Enterprises, Inc., one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics companies, has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Hub Group, Inc. reports record fourth quarter 2018 results

Hub Group, Inc., has announced fourth quarter 2018 net income of $48.9 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.46....

6 years ago 5 minute read

The Chefs’ Warehouse reports fourth quarter 2018 financial results

The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc., a premier distributor of specialty food products in the United States and Canada, has reported financial results...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Matson, Inc. announces fourth quarter and full year 2018 results

Matson, Inc., a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has reported net income of $20.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted share,...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Nogales Fresh Forum: 2019 vs. 2018

How do you think 2019 will compare to 2018 for your business? Alex Madrigal, Covilli Brand Organics I hope it’s...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Credit & Finance: How to get the most out of Blue Book ratings

Blue Book Services, Inc. has been the conduit for trading information for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry since the...

6 years ago 2 minute read

United Fresh announces nominations for new board officers and directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1, 2019) – United Fresh Immediate Past Chair Susan Reimer-Sifford Fresh Connect, LLC, has announced the slate...

6 years ago 18 minute read

USDA files action against CKF Produce Corp. in New York for alleged PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed a Notice to Show Cause and complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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