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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...
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...
Credit & Finance: Industry Performance
Blue Book Ratings and Scores are based on cumulative reported trade experiences on a subject business by its trading partners...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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