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Coming this fall: The next edition of Best in Blue Book

After an exciting spring release, the fall edition of Best in Blue Book is setting up to be a wild...

1 week ago 3 minute read

Blue Book’s Allianz Trade partnership brings better trade credit protection

A new Trade Credit Partner Hub gives Blue Book's member companies receivables coverage from the global leader in trade credit...

1 week ago 6 minute read

Produce industry headlines: August 19, 2026

Links include Target's strong Q2 report, Trader Joe's new locations, Blueprints tips on berry loads, growers seek billions in aid,...

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: August 18, 2026

Read how retailers handle recalls, Albertson's AI success, Blue Book's supply chain solutions advances, and drone, robot delivery investments.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

Emil’s Produce Corp. files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Emil’s Produce reported $175,733 in assets and $1.41 million in total liabilities, including $1.31 million in nonpriority unsecured claims.

4 weeks ago 3 minute read

FRAUD ALERT: Coca-Cola impersonation – Fraudulent avocado purchase request

A shipper received a solicitation from an individual claiming to represent Coca-Cola, seeking to purchase a full truckload of avocados.

1 month ago 1 minute read

Brad Guinane joins Blue Book as President, Supply Chain Solutions

The former FreightWaves CRO will lead Blue Book's expansion into transportation, where the company already serves more than 500 firms.

1 month ago 4 minute read

125 Years. 125 Voices. Be One Of Them. 

We're turning 125 with more members than we've ever had. Instead of telling our own story, we'd like to spend the year telling yours. 

1 month ago 2 minute read

IFPA names 20 Retail Produce Manager Award 2026 winners

The Retail Produce Manager Awards recognize dedication to fresh produce, merchandising, community engagement, and customer service.

2 months ago 4 minute read

How to prepare for this fall’s Best in Blue Book 2026

To ensure your company is considered, review your Blue Book profile and confirm that it accurately reflects your business.

2 months ago 1 minute read

Webinar: How shippers choose their freight partners

In this on-demand webinar from June 17, 2026, see exactly how they evaluate freight partners, so you can be the...

3 months ago 1 minute read

Fraud Bulletin: Don Hugo Produce, June 15, 2026

Don Hugo Produce reports that an unauthorized individual is impersonating its Accounting Representative, Deysi Hernandez, and the firm.

3 months ago 1 minute read

Fraud Bulletin: Global Perishable Services, June 12, 2026

Global Perishable Services, LLC reports that an unauthorized individual is impersonating its General Partner and the firm.

3 months ago 1 minute read

Week in Preview: Washington Conference

At the annual event next week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is scheduled to address IFPA members for the first...

3 months ago 2 minute read

Best in Blue Book Awards Spring 2026: Watermelon

We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.

3 months ago 1 minute read

Best in Blue Book Awards Spring 2026: Tomatoes

We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Blue Book Sets a New Standard for Fresh Food Transportation with First-Ever Broker Certification 

Blue Book Services launches Blue Book Transportation, the first subscription product built for transportation brokers operating in fresh food.

3 months ago 6 minute read

The Next Standard for Fresh Food Transportation

Blue Book Transportation is the first certification built for fresh food freight brokers — 9 modules covering the cold chain,...

3 months ago 4 minute read
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