Greg Johnson, Author at Blue Book

BrandStorm Key Takeaways, Part 2: authenticity

AUSTIN, TX—An authentic message, and the right medium, is important now more than ever—especially in business to business marketing. I...

5 years ago 1 minute read

SiCar Farms opens new 100,000-square-foot McAllen facility

PRESS RELEASE: MCALLEN, TEXAS- March 12, 2020 – On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, SiCar Farms BB #:188735 held its official...

5 years ago 3 minute read

UPDATED: Canada closes border; essential commercial traffic excluded

UPDATE, MARCH 18: Canadian officials have revised the ban to exclude all “non-essential” traffic. Fresh produce and other commercial trade...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Viva Fresh cancels 2020 show, moves forward with 2021 in Dallas

PRESS RELEASE: Mission, Texas; March, 16 2020: The 2020 Viva Fresh Expo has been cancelled due to the increased concern...

5 years ago 3 minute read

DOT suspends hours-of-service for truckers hauling emergency relief, including food for grocery re-stocking

ANNOUNCEMENT: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a national emergency declaration to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Salinas sees the problems of the future

The Salinas Valley, like many large parts of the state, is ideal for agriculture. For its entire history, the produce...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Produce for Better Health Foundation cancels 2020 Consumer Connection Conference

PRESS RELEASE: March 13, 2020 – In coordination with its executive officers, Board of Trustees and broader stakeholder community, the...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Dollar General accelerates produce initiatives, aims for fresh produce in more than 1,000 stores in 2020

Goodlettsville, TN-based Dollar General BB #:172794 had another strong quarter, posting the best same-store sales increase the company has had...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 13, 2020

Greg and Pamela discuss industry events affected by coronavirus, and the one thing that’s not: how to wash your produce....

5 years ago 1 minute read

With COVID-19, we’re in uncharted waters

I wonder when the coronavirus, or COVID-19, will cease being a threat to the health of the world. My fervent...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USDA holds Nicholas Allen responsibly connected to Allens Inc. for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has found Nicholas Allen responsibly connected to Allens Inc., Siloam Springs, Ark. Allens Inc....

5 years ago 2 minute read

Strawberry fields forever in Salinas

In the wake of food safety problems in leafy greens, the situation is calmer for strawberries, another large component of...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo hires sales manager

PRESS RELEASE: Santa Cruz, CA (March 11, 2020) – Jacobs Farm Del Cabo BB #:158898 welcomes organic industry veteran Brad...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Three more fresh produce industry events postponed due to coronavirus

Expo West and South by Southwest were the first two big industry events to be cancelled or postponed due to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Cece’s Veggie Co. launches fresh sweet potato “Dinos & Cheese”

PRESS RELEASE: At Cece’s BB #:333864 we still play with our food. But you know who plays with their food...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Produce Marketing Association postpones events through May 1

Due to coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns, the Produce Marketing Association has postponed events scheduled through May 1. Siobhan May, director of communications...

5 years ago 1 minute read