produceiq
ProduceIQ: Lettuce prices soaring
If you are waiting for signs that the pandemic is over and produce life is returning to normal, look no...
ProduceIQ: War in Ukraine impacts fresh produce markets
Our prayers of support go out to the Ukrainian people as they defend against the unjust Russian invasion. If you’d...
ProduceIQ: Avocados resume, berries ripe for promotion
If it is true that “bad news is good news and no news is bad news,” then the avocado industry...
ProduceIQ: U.S. avocado suspension may undermine Super Bowl lift
Last weekend the U.S. government suspended the import of all Mexican avocados “until further notice” after a U.S. plant safety...
ProduceIQ: Cold snap singes Florida crops
Winter Olympians and Ottawa truckers weren’t the only ones shivering in the bitter cold this week. Across the country, temperatures...
ProduceIQ: Markets watching for winter’s impact in the East
And winter came… The North American winter season has been relatively mild thus far. That was until mother nature decided...
ProduceIQ: High prices pressed downward by higher freight rates
High FOB prices, coupled with high freight rates, is a puzzling circumstance. Overall market prices are slightly down, and we...
ProduceIQ: Week #1 confirms nothing is boring about fresh produce
Ahh… The first week of the year. In a perfect world, Christmas lights have been packed neatly into plastic tubs,...
ProduceIQ: Prices rise for New Year celebrations
Produce markets ended 2021 with a bang. Despite facing headwinds in the form of spiking Covid-19 cases and extremely high...
ProduceIQ: Grinch steals Christmas from unsuspecting produce categories
Finally, the December holiday pull is towing fresh produce prices out of the Thanksgiving rut. High-end produce categories including grapes,...
ProduceIQ: Prices lackluster, unable to overcome cautious buyers
While New York City bathed in balmy 60-degree temps, Southwestern growing regions shivered in the low 30’s. If you thought...
ProduceIQ: Western crops add magical ride East to their Christmas wish list
A few heavy volume commodities held big numbers this week, preventing an industry-wide collapse in prices. Supplier discipline kept the...
ProduceIQ: Mexican crossings drive market prices
After four weeks of descent, the ProduceIQ Index rebounded by +2 percent. Overall, produce prices tend to increase from the...
ProduceIQ: Leverage shifts to buyers post-Thanksgiving
The supply and demand scale may have just tipped against growers and shippers. After an expensive fall season, fresh produce...
Exhausted produce buyers ready for a Thanksgiving siesta
Like so many of us who enjoy a good nap after our Thanksgiving meal, produce markets tend to nod off...
ProduceIQ: Prices are ‘stuffed’ on low yields and a strong Thanksgiving pull
You may have things to be thankful for this year, but fresh produce buyers are struggling to count their blessings....
ProduceIQ: Markets suffer rough transitions southward
Lettuce markets are in abysmal shape after a series of unfortunate events damaged domestic and Mexican supply. Yuma, AZ, is...
Northern rains couldn’t dampen demand or prices
(Week #43, ending October 30th) ProduceIQ Index: $1.10/pound, +7.8 percent over prior week Mysterious Halloween storm brings much needed rain...
See all that Blue Book has to offer
Don't just take our word for it; our customers say it best!
Hear from produce, transportation and supply companies throughout the produce industry who rely on Blue Book to scale their business, increase their ROI and find new partners.

Proven solutions trusted by thousands of customers
Get a demo and see how Blue Book can help you build, collaborate and grow your business.