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Of microaggression and heart attacks

Fairness may be more crucial to your bottom line than you think. My father had his first heart attack the...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Five 2020 produce trends to watch

I keep an eye on food trends predictions, and make a few of my own, so this one comprehensive list...

5 years ago 4 minute read

The lowdown on the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

The college football calendar saves a spud-tacular matchup between New Year’s Day and the January 13 national championship game. Of...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Be a better business partner

We can all agree the produce industry is a people business built on trust, but we also know there are...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Creativity, efficiency, and fun in 2020

On behalf of everyone at Blue Book, we extend our best wishes for a Happy New Year. May 2020 bring...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Sprouts sold at Hy-Vee, Fareway, Jimmy John’s recalled

Company Announcement: Sprouts Unlimited BB #:155147 of Marion IA is recalling clover spouts in 4 oz packages because it may...

5 years ago 2 minute read

My Cosmic Crisp apple exploration

I went to the supermarket yesterday to pick up a couple of things for my wife. Immediately I went to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Australian mangos: it’s all about the eating experience

How can you get shoppers to pay $8 for a mango? For Australian mangos, it’s all about the “amazing” eating...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Being anti-plastic is anti-environment

Consumers’ desire to cut down on plastic waste comes from a good place. As a society, we should strive to...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Here’s why Philadelphia’s market is one of a kind

One of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market’s most unique advantages is that none of its premises is outside—it’s a completely...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Data can’t replace human intelligence

The future is data, they say. Doug Merritt, CEO of the software firm Splunk, says (as reported in a Fortune...

5 years ago 3 minute read

10 to Ponder… Industry leaders recall their best career advice

What was the best career advice you ever received, and how did it shape your future? Jan DeLyser California Avocado...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Dr. Oz show gives romaine outbreak lesson

The Dr. Oz Show featured a segment on the romaine lettuce recall December 16 that included information from the California...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Cherry exports up 75% in Chile, so far for the 2019-2020 season

Chilean cherry exports are up significantly over last season, but China takes the bulk of the crop. In a contribution...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The apple takes the spotlight in the Big Apple

NEW YORK – It had to be apples in the Big Apple. It’s rare to find a real groundbreaking new...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Hispanic Market: Big retailers take notice

The nature of the Hispanic retail market may be changing as everyone notices their success. Jorge Vazquez, president of Latin...

5 years ago 3 minute read

LGMA: We’ll learn how to do a better job

In the aftermath of another E. coli outbreak associated with romaine from the Salinas, CA, area, Scott Horsfall, CEO of...

5 years ago 3 minute read

AeroFarms plans largest indoor vertical farm of its kind

PRESS RELEASE: RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that AeroFarms will invest $42 million to build their largest, most sophisticated indoor...

5 years ago 7 minute read

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