Market Intelligence
Be in the know.
News goes stale quickly. We track it all: headlines, industry analysis, market pricing, weather, personnel changes, lawsuits…and that’s just the beginning.
The choice for thousands of companies throughout the produce supply chain
Curated news feed
Never be out of the loop – always know the latest news
Blue Book delivers industry news without the fluff or clutter. We’re the only media company that guarantees that no advertiser will exceed 1% of sales, so you can trust our content is focused on accuracy, not sponsorship.
Industry analysis
Industry deep dives that give you a competitive advantage
Blue Book provides deep insight into topics that impact your business and give you a competitive edge. With weekly deep dives into hot topics to commodity deep dives to interviews with industry thought leaders – this is information that makes you better.
Market pricing and movement
Increase your profits by making data-driven pricing decisions
Stay one-step ahead of competition with easy access to market pricing. Track commodity price trends and movement dynamics across the country, including imports. Critical data feeds to make pricing and buying decisions.
Core features
Set the curve, don’t just follow it
Our solutions are powered by world-class capabilities, data and expertise.
Industry news
A “just the facts” news feed on what is happening “real-time” in the produce industry. Others offer opinions and “puff-pieces”, not The Produce Reporter®.
Industry analysis
Produce Blueprints® offers deeper industry analysis. It doesn’t just educate you; it makes you better.
Commodity Guide
Know Your Commodity® has all the information you need to know about any commodity – overview, grading, seasonality – it’s all here!
Trade Guidelines
Looking for best practices? Blue Book literally wrote the book on Trading & Transportation Guidelines.
Commodity pricing
Real-time market pricing and movement made easy. Save favorites to quickly track commodity trends, pricing shifts and movement as crop seasons evolve.
Weather
Hyper-local weather as it happens. You’ll know in advance if any weather will affect your commodities – Heavy rains? Late season frost? Excessive heat? Track it all with Blue Book.
For produce and transportation teams
How teams use Blue Book news, analysis and market alerts to outperform their competitors
Blue Book helps resolve trading and transportation disputes in a professional industry-knowledgeable manner.
“We refer to the Blue Book’s Trading and Transportation Guidelines on a regular basis. For instance, maybe a truck is late, and we want to know what industry standards are before we start pointing fingers. We want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.”
Chuck Curl
Director, Regulatory, Risk & Compliance at RPE
Director, Regulatory, Risk & Compliance at RPE
ATS Leverages Blue Book’s Solutions to Drive Operational Efficiency and Make Informed Decisions in Produce Transportation
“Blue Book’s comprehensive tools, from the Trading and Transportation Guide to its predictive credit score, have become essential to our daily operations. They help us stay ahead of market trends, ensure smooth operations, and build stronger relationships with our customers.”
Colby Varley
Vice President at ATS
Vice President at ATS
Blue Book: A Vital Resource for Navigating Produce and the Transportation Industry
“When I go to the Know Your Commodity® guide, I can see what commodities are and aren’t compatible, so that helps me head off potential problems.”
Fred Plotsky
President at Cool Runnings
President at Cool Runnings
“We refer to the Blue Book’s Trading and Transportation Guidelines on a regular basis. For instance, maybe a truck is late, and we want to know what industry standards are before we start pointing fingers. We want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.”
Chuck Curl
Director, Regulatory, Risk & Compliance at RPE
Director, Regulatory, Risk & Compliance at RPE
“Blue Book’s comprehensive tools, from the Trading and Transportation Guide to its predictive credit score, have become essential to our daily operations. They help us stay ahead of market trends, ensure smooth operations, and build stronger relationships with our customers.”
Colby Varley
Vice President at ATS
Vice President at ATS
“When I go to the Know Your Commodity® guide, I can see what commodities are and aren’t compatible, so that helps me head off potential problems.”
Fred Plotsky
President at Cool Runnings
President at Cool Runnings
Frequently asked questions
How is Blue Book different from other sales lead generation and credit providers?
You can say that our roots run deep in the produce industry. Since 1901, we’ve made it our business to provide the best information to our partners in the produce, transportation and allied service industries. While other firms treat all companies the same, whether you’re a chemical company in China or a smaller farmer in Arizona – Blue Book built the only predictive credit score just for the produce industry, by the produce industry.
What information do you offer in Blue Book?
Blue Book is the hub for the produce and transportation industries. We offer proprietary credit information on ~15,000 companies. We also track key decision makers in the industry and have contact information for about 50,000 buyers and sellers. We provide a curated list of the industry’s daily news stories. Guidelines for commodities and trading guidelines. And our most recent addition is USDA market pricing and movement and hyper-local weather data.
Anything you need – it’s more than likely that we have it!
How much does a Blue Book subscription cost annually?
Blue Book subscription costs are based on two factors: subscription tier and custom add-ons.
Blue Book tiers are based on the depth of information that you might require. Higher tiers offer more robust information (e.g., contact information, credit history, real-time alerts, etc.) about companies.
Add-on solutions to the Blue Book platform and integrations can also impact pricing and packaging. For example, Who’s Viewed My Profile is available as an add-on for organizations that want real-time visibility into when companies are actively searching for them in Blue Book.
Please note, all subscriptions are sold on an annual basis. The prices listed above are shown on a monthly basis to aid in comparison to other subscription platforms.
How do I get started?
Easy! Pick a plan above that best addresses your needs and once you complete payment, you will have live access the same day. Our Customer Success team will be glad to assist you with any trainings or demos. And no worries if you forget something, we’re here to help!
How do I get a listing in Blue Book?
To get listed in the Blue Book, you can apply for membership with Blue Book Services, providing necessary company information and agreeing to adhere to their standards and guidelines.
How does my company get rated?
Blue Book rates thousands of companies across the produce and transportation industry sectors.
To get a Blue Book rating, a business needs to provide basic information about its trading practices, references, and financial statements, and then Blue Book Services will assess the company’s creditworthiness and trading history.
Can Blue Book help me with trading claims, collections and / or dispute resolution?
The simple answer is yes! Blue Book’s Trading Assistance staff is here to help you resolve trading and transportation disputes and collect on past due accounts. We pride ourselves in providing fair and experienced review of all claims.
No fee is charged unless you are paid, and the respondent (or debtor) does not need to be listed in our database before you place a claim.
How real businesses succeed with Blue Book
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Build unique solutions for your unique business.
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