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Blue Book reflects on 120 years

Blue Book is 120 years old. We are working harder than ever for our members’ success. It has always been...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Packaging: Thinking beyond the bag

I came across the perfect package 35 years ago. It was during my one and only trip to India, and...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Imports pressure U.S. winter strawberry markets

U.S. blueberry growers have made a loud case that imports threaten their existence. Last month, a handful of domestic blueberry...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Reducing inequality in today’s produce world

These days, we are seeing as never before. We look out for an invisible virus – masking up, scrubbing away...

4 years ago 3 minute read

2021: The Year of the Merchant

I doubt there would be much argument that the best thing about 2020 is that it’s behind us. From my...

4 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Berries ‘rose’ before Valentine’s

Sweeter fruits are at cyclical highs as Valentine’s Day nears. Though not a direct correlation with brix count, some causality...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Navel prices on the rise

A combination of continued strong demand, smaller crop and weather will likely increase California navel orange prices. In an alert...

4 years ago 1 minute read

How to avoid Avocado Hand, and more guacamole tips ahead of the big game

It’s time for my annual reminder of all the things consumers need to know to take advantage of the biggest...

4 years ago 2 minute read

NRA’s State of the Restaurant Industry Report shows massive losses

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Restaurant Association released its 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report,...

4 years ago 8 minute read

USDA’s food box price focus

Many thought the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program would expire at the end of the year, or at...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets slide before demand bump

Overall market prices are lower on most commodities. Both supply and demand are less than in recent years, causing prices...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Biden admin restarts immigration bill

Potentially the most important news to affect the produce industry this week is new labor legislation proposed by the Biden...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Kroger chooses Phoenix for newest Ocado e-commerce facility

PHOENIX, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, and Ocado , a world...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Organic produce sales rise 14% in 2020

?Monterey, CA (January 20, 2021) — Buoyed by a fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, 2020 organic produce sales finished...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Amazon: The COVID grocer

Amazon: it’s big, and it’s up-front. Hence the choice of the name, which begins with the letter A and is...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Amazon Fresh: Not for those who love to cook

Editor’s note: This is a continuation of Richard Smoley’s column discussing Amazon and the dunnhumby Retailer Performance Index. Read more...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Robinson Fresh starts its own produce brand for retail

Robinson Fresh BB #:100586 now offers its own produce brand for retail customers. Michael Castagnetto, president of Robinson Fresh, said...

4 years ago 5 minute read

USDA releases Round 5 Farmers to Families Food Box contracts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it has approved contracts for the additional purchase of Farmers to Families Food...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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