Welcome to Blue Book!
Are you ready to join the thousands of companies who rely on Blue Book to drive smarter decisions? View our plans and get started today!
Still have questions? We’d love to show you what Blue Book can do for you. Drop us a line– we’ve been waiting for you.
Kroger Delivery expands with new fulfillment centers
America’s largest grocery retailer to enter Northeast and expand in California and Florida CINCINNATI, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The...
80% of Canadian restaurants will fail this winter without subsidies, survey says
If the wage and rent subsidies end this month, most foodservice businesses will struggle to pay staff and suppliers, according...
FreshEdge acquires Michigan distributor Vine Line
INDIANAPOLIS | October 12, 2021 FreshEdge, a family of produce and specialty food companies backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, acquired...
Fresh Del Monte to offer insight at World Biodiversity Summit
Offering insight on how to approach sustainable development as demand for global collaboration between corporations increases and the need to...
Stop & Shop and Instacart team up to offer express delivery
The New Convenience Delivery Service Offers Fresh Foods, Meal Solutions, Grocery Staples, Household Necessities and Snacks Within 30 Minutes via...
BurgerFi to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
PALM BEACH, Fla. and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – BurgerFi International Inc. (“BurgerFi” ), the owner of one of the nation’s...
NatureSweet joint venture to support rapid growth
SAN ANTONIO, TX – NatureSweet BB #:152351 is expanding its operations through a joint venture with Ganfer, BB #:347252 the...
Packaging: Sustainability and bulk
Produce industry experts agree that the move toward sustainability will continue. Shannon Boase, director of new market development for CKF...
USDA’s free money can help your great idea become reality
You’ve got a Great Idea and you’ve described it – to yourself, coworkers, friends, family. And they (or you) say:...
ProduceIQ: Rain in Mexico stresses markets as harvests transition south
Veggies seeking sunshine on their vacation southward are sorely disappointed. Rain in Mexico is a challenge to quality and a...
AFM partners with Drew Brees to ‘Get In The Guac Zone’ for The Big Game
DALLAS, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S.,...
Rising costs from a broad and narrow perspective
The rising cost of labor not only costs produce companies on the bottom line, but it may be costing them...
EFI names leadership team advisory group
WASHINGTON, October 11, 2021 – Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers...
Watermelon Board names retail merchandising contest winners
Winter Springs, FL – October 11, 2021 — The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB), has named winners in its annual...
The pandemic trend on increased packaging
The trend toward increased packaging continued during the pandemic. Nick Maglio, director of marketing for ProEx Food, LLC of Milwaukee,...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 8, 2021
Will consumers pay more for branded fresh produce? Pamela and Greg discuss, and packaging is in the spotlight while berry...
USDA offers new insurance program for small local growers
WASHINGTON, Oct 6, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a new insurance option specifically for...
Instacart adds retail-foodservice tool
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading online grocery platform in North America, today announced its acquisition...
Editor’s Choice
Most popular 
News you need.
Join Blue Book today!
Get access to all the news and analysis you need to make the right decision --- delivered to your inbox.
Recommended videos
Subscribe to our newsletter
© 2025 Blue Book Services. All Rights Reserved
