Greg Johnson
Director of Media Development at Produce Blue Book
Professional produce industry news and analysis from the Director of Media Development for Blue Book Services.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
May 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) BB #:163424, the nation’s leading association representing independent community grocers and wholesalers, is deeply concerned by the cuts and programmatic cost shift changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outlined in the House Agriculture Committee’s latest budget proposal.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (May 14, 2025) – Bako Sweet BB #:207680 heads into the West Coast Produce Show with powerful momentum, as the brand continues to outperform the category in both dollar and volume growth, according to Circana data. Now the #1 sweet potato brand in the U.S. in dollar sales, Bako Sweet is helping retail partners achieve Thanksgiving-level numbers well outside traditional peak season—thanks to bold merchandising and high-performing value-added offerings.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
MIAMI, Fla., May 15, 2025 – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)BB #:378962, the largest and most diverse international association serving the fresh produce and floral supply chain, today announced a strategic partnership through IFPA’s Supply Chain of the Future initiative.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
LOS ANGELES – May 15, 2025 – The Giumarra Companies BB #:153202 is pleased to announce its new office location in Scottsdale, Arizona. This marks Giumarra’s second location in the state and supports the company’s continued growth and operational efficiency. “The opening of our Scottsdale office comes at an important time as we position the company for long-term success,” said Anthony Stallings, Senior Vice President, Finance for Giumarra.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
Walmart BB #:143789 said it plans to raise prices this month, including fresh produce, as it passes onto consumers cost increases due to tariffs. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, CFO John David Rainey said the Bentonville, AR-based retailer has already raised prices on some items affected by tariffs, including bananas, which were raised from 50 cents per pound to 54 cents per pound. Bananas from Latin American countries are subject to a 10 percent tariff.
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