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The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 16, 2025 

Consumers remain angry about food inflation and expect it to be much worse than it is. Retailers have a challenge in...

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Truck Availability Report, May 15, 2025

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.

3 days ago 2 minute read

Consumer behavior shows lingering pain from inflation 

The pain of food inflation continues to drive consumer behavior, even when that pain has largely stopped, according to Circana...

3 days ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Cherry season starts with a bang

The ProduceIQ Index was catapulted by the start of cherry season, which began at record-high prices and a 25 percent...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 9, 2025  

One of the most interesting sessions during IFPA's annual retail conference was evaluating the Trump administration’s first 100 days.

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Truck Availability Report, May 8, 2025

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.

1 week ago 2 minute read

Industry leaders assess first 100 days of Trump administration 

An expert panel gave its assessment of Trump’s first 100 days during the International Fresh Produce Association Retail Conference May...

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ProduceIQ: Formula 1 weekend meets fast-moving produce markets

While F1 drivers fought for grip on the wet track, produce markets navigate their own high-speed turns, weather obstacles, and...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review May 2, 2025  

IFPA held its annual retail conference and its Foundation for Fresh Produce held its annual Consumer Connection Conference

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

Truck Availability Report, May 1, 2025

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

IFPA needs to see one thing before supporting SNAP junk food restrictions 

Some say fresh produce interests should support SNAP restrictions with the hope that they would lead to more fruit and...

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

Increase consumption through motivation not education

People need better motivation to eat and serve more fruits and vegetables. Want to feel better? Want to look better?...

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Expect a pricey fiesta

May is looking like it could be an expensive month for fresh produce. Usually, warmer and more stable weather helps...

3 weeks ago 5 minute read

Top 5 insights from avocado grove tour

California expects the largest avocado crop in five years in 2025, and as part of showing that off, Blue Book...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review April 25, 2025 

Retail consultant Pamela Riemenschneider returns to Week in Review as we discuss why online grocery is booming and tariffs

3 weeks ago 1 minute read

Truck Availability Report, April 24, 2025

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Florida growers face heat, trade shifts, and rising produce prices

Florida growers have a lot on their plates this week, with temperatures pushing into the 90s and little to no...

4 weeks ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review April 18, 2025  

Tariff discussions diverge between North and South, and the tomato industry starts another chapter of suspension agreement battles. 

4 weeks ago 5 minute read

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