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.
Giant to open three more small format Heirloom Markets in 2019
Press Release — GIANT Food Stores today announced plans to expand its strategic growth in the city of Philadelphia with the opening of three...
Wholesum prepares for another season of fair trade blueberries
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE — Wholesum prepares for a very fruitful month for organic Chilean blueberries. Availability of organic Chilean blueberries...
Kroger expands Home Chef distribution, offers customization online
Company Press Release: CINCINNATI and CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Home Chef announced today the introduction of retail...
Meal kit provider Blue Apron strips the meat, produce in new offering
Company Press Release: NEW YORK–Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APRN), known for creating incredible meal experiences, today introduced its most...
Echo Global Logistics reports record 2018 Revenue
Echo Global Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services, today reported financial results for the quarter and full...
Coastal California rain causes harvest delays
Rain in the Coastal California growing areas is making it tougher for retailers to get strawberries, celery and various greens....
Will meal kits work without fresh?
Major meal kit companies are dropping fresh produce in new offerings, and it seems like a good idea – as...
Performance Food Group Company reports second quarter 2019 results
Vistar delivers double-digit sales growth and strong cash flow; reaffirms 2019 full-year fiscal outlook. COMPANY FINANCIAL RELEASE — Performance Food Group Company (“PFG”)...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL, and GA from operating in produce industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued...
USDA awards over $2.85 million to California Table Grape Commission
The California Table Grape Commission has been awarded over $2.85 million as part of the USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion (ATP) program....
South Florida firms see the sun through the clouds
No matter what comes their way, it’s all about perspective for Miami and South Florida’s buyers and sellers. Frank A....
USA not alone as big avocado importer
As avocado demand increases so do imports—from 2014 to 2016, imports grew 32 percent. According to the Food and Agricultural...
Spotlight: Passion for citrus
Citrus fruits represent the most important fruit tree crop in the world. This colossal industry encompasses oranges, mandarins, tangelos, tangerines,...
Dan Stark joins PMA as Chief Content Officer
NEWS RELEASE Newark, Del. – To amplify and enhance the value of content and education that the Produce Marketing Association...
Echo Global Logistics names Paula Frey as chief human resources officer
PRESS RELEASE — Echo Global Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, announced today that...
PBH offers retail pairings program
The Produce for Better Health Foundation will partner with at least five national retail chains this year for month-long pairing...
SNAPSHOT: Organic price premium narrows at retail
I saw an article from the Washington Post that suggests supplies of organic items are catching up to conventional, helping...
Miami suppliers take regulation bullet for customers
Regulations and legislation continue evolving, but those in the South Florida produce industry see it as a priority to keep...