Greg Johnson, Author at Blue Book

United Fresh offers digital Cornell Executive Leadership certificate program

In conjunction with United Fresh Live the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 has added Cornell University Executive Education course,...

5 years ago 7 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators in Illinois and Texas

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Envy volumes up 35%, Jazz up 13%

The New Zealand apple crop has landed, and retailers and shoppers should expect fresh, large and exceptionally flavorful apples to...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Safety at work on California strawberry Farms

WATSONVILLE, CA (May 27, 2020) – A new video produced by the California Strawberry Commission BB #:153596 highlights how strawberry...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Castellini selects Blue Yonder for warehousing system

SCOTTSDALE, AZ- Consumers continue to demand increased freshness and availability from produce suppliers whether it be their local grocer, restaurant,...

5 years ago 6 minute read

Homegrown Organic Farms earns EFI Certification for Stone Fruit

Porterville, CA, (May 26, 2020) Homegrown Organic Farms BB #:161459 is pleased to announce its certification from Equitable Food Initiative...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Giumarra introduces new trio of premium nectarine brands

LOS ANGELES – May 27, 2020 – New for the 2020 California stone fruit season, the Giumarra Companies BB #:113366...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Hy-Vee and Robinson Fresh donate 50,000 mangos

Eden Prairie, Minn. (May 28, 2020)—Robinson Fresh BB #:100586, a leader in fresh produce sourcing and supply chain solutions, today...

5 years ago 3 minute read

U.S. and China are top destinations for Chilean table grapes

According to the Association of Chilean Fruit Exporters {{BB #:156234}} (ASOEX), the U.S. and China are the top two destinations...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Fresh Summit expo still on – for now

The produce industry’s largest event is still scheduled to take place in October. The Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 posted on...

5 years ago 1 minute read

As wedding planner promises deliveries, congressmen call for cancellation in $39 million contract

With aerial shots of thousands in line to pick up food at the San Antonio Food Bank making the national...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Southeastern Grocers to expand in Florida with eight new stores

JACKSONVILLE, FL –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Domestic peach volume filling the pipeline

Domestic peach season is just starting, and it’s largely headed to a retail market that shows signs of slowing down....

5 years ago 2 minute read

Braga Fresh releases four new organic salads

SOLEDAD, Calif. – May 27, 2020 – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 is celebrating National Salad Month in May with the...

5 years ago 2 minute read

FLM Harvest launches 2020 pro bono grant program

MINNEAPOLIS (May 26, 2020) – Bringing passion and energy to support organizations with lean resources, FLM Harvest today announces a...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Get another shot at a Food Box contract

Produce companies that were denied a USDA Farmers to Families Food Box contract in the first period have an opportunity...

5 years ago 3 minute read

House Ag Committee leaders press USDA for Food Box program answers

WASHINGTON DC (May 22, 2020) – House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight and Department Operations Chair Marcia L. Fudge, Subcommittee...

5 years ago 3 minute read