Service & Supply
The engine behind the industry.
While growers and shippers get the limelight, none of it is possible without allied industry partners. Identify the right customers and track market trends – with Blue Book.
The choice for thousands of companies throughout the produce supply chain
Sales
Grow your revenue.
Whether you own two farm supply stores in Bakersfield or you’re an international fertilizer manufacturer, Blue Book provides the tools to help you maximize your productivity, find hot leads, build your pipeline and grow your business in a way that you didn’t know was possible – all with Blue Book’s Sales Intelligence.
Credit
Monitor and manage your risk.
As a Service & Supply partner, sometimes your receipt of payment might be dependent on the success of the season. Good news for you, Blue Book covers the entire produce industry and can help you identify the right customers – navigating evolving risk and knowing who to trust to reach your organizational goals.
Market
Be in the know.
Let’s face it, seasonal crop reports aren’t just for the grower. As an allied industry partner, your customers’ success is also your success. Blue Book is here to help. With industry leading news, Blue Book provides you all the information you need to know: business changes, seasonal crop reports, commodity updates, and so much more.
Weather & Commodity Alerts
Anticipate your customers
Harvest delayed? Crop coming in early? Receive hyper-local weather forecasts and commodity-specific alerts from Blue Book. Now, you can be one step ahead of your customers and proactively manage your services to anticipate their needs.
Core features
Define markets and discover buyers
Our solutions are powered by world class capabilities, data and expertise.
Contact, Company Data
Reach over 50,000 decision makers across the industry. From growers to transportation brokers, service providers and buyers – we’ve got you covered.
Predictive Blue Book Credit Score
The only predictive credit score built just for the produce industry, by the produce industry.
Industry news
A “just the facts” news feed on what is happening “real-time” in the produce industry. Others offer opinions and “puff-pieces”, not The Produce Reporter®.
Industry analysis
Produce Blueprints® offers deeper industry analysis. It doesn’t just educate you; it makes you better.
Commodity pricing
Real-time market pricing and movement made easy. Save favorites to quickly track commodity trends, pricing shifts and movement as crop seasons evolve.
Weather
Hyper-local weather as it happens. You’ll know in advance if any weather will affect your commodities – Heavy rains? Late season frost? Excessive heat? Track it all with Blue Book.
How service providers use Blue Book to succeed
“Being listed in the Blue Book gives us the exposure we need to make new connections and to grow sales.”
President at Twin Garden Sales
“I can just tell you that Blue Book goes far beyond expectations…In my career I have worked with several credit and business information reporting companies. No one can come close to the tools the Blue Book provides the Produce industry.”
CFO at IndexFresh
“The produce industry views BBS as a trusted partner. Blue Book’s guidance on standard industry practices for cold chain transportation has proven very helpful.”
COO at Ben B. Schwartz
“Being listed in the Blue Book gives us the exposure we need to make new connections and to grow sales.”
President at Twin Garden Sales
“I can just tell you that Blue Book goes far beyond expectations…In my career I have worked with several credit and business information reporting companies. No one can come close to the tools the Blue Book provides the Produce industry.”
CFO at IndexFresh
“The produce industry views BBS as a trusted partner. Blue Book’s guidance on standard industry practices for cold chain transportation has proven very helpful.”
COO at Ben B. Schwartz
Frequently asked questions
How is Blue Book different from other sales lead generation and credit providers?
You can say that our roots run deep in the produce industry. Since 1901, we’ve made it our business to provide the best information to our partners in the produce, transportation and allied service industries. While other firms treat all companies the same, whether you’re a chemical company in China or a smaller farmer in Arizona – Blue Book built the only predictive credit score just for the produce industry, by the produce industry.
What information do you offer in Blue Book?
Blue Book is the hub for the produce and transportation industries. We offer proprietary credit information on ~15,000 companies. We also track key decision makers in the industry and have contact information for about 50,000 buyers and sellers. We provide a curated list of the industry’s daily news stories. Guidelines for commodities and trading guidelines. And our most recent addition is USDA market pricing and movement and hyper-local weather data.
Anything you need – it’s more than likely that we have it!
How much does a Blue Book subscription cost annually?
Blue Book subscription costs are based on two factors: subscription tier and custom add-ons.
Blue Book tiers are based on the depth of information that you might require. Higher tiers offer more robust information (e.g., contact information, credit history, real-time alerts, etc.) about companies.
Add-on solutions to the Blue Book platform and integrations can also impact pricing and packaging. For example, Who’s Viewed My Profile is available as an add-on for organizations that want real-time visibility into when companies are actively searching for them in Blue Book.
Please note, all subscriptions are sold on an annual basis. The prices listed above are shown on a monthly basis to aid in comparison to other subscription platforms.
How do I get started?
Easy! Pick a plan above that best addresses your needs and once you complete payment, you will have live access the same day. Our Customer Success team will be glad to assist you with any trainings or demos. And no worries if you forget something, we’re here to help!
How do I get a listing in Blue Book?
To get listed in the Blue Book, you can apply for membership with Blue Book Services, providing necessary company information and agreeing to adhere to their standards and guidelines.
How does my company get rated?
Blue Book rates thousands of companies across the produce and transportation industry sectors.
To get a Blue Book rating, a business needs to provide basic information about its trading practices, references, and financial statements, and then Blue Book Services will assess the company’s creditworthiness and trading history.
Can Blue Book help me with trading claims, collections and / or dispute resolution?
The simple answer is yes! Blue Book’s Trading Assistance staff is here to help you resolve trading and transportation disputes and collect on past due accounts. We pride ourselves in providing fair and experienced review of all claims.
No fee is charged unless you are paid, and the respondent (or debtor) does not need to be listed in our database before you place a claim.
How real businesses succeed with Blue Book
Family owned grower or national grocer, Blue Book has a plan to help you build, collaborate and succeed
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