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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Benson, N.C., June 10, 2025 – The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) and the NC Sweetpotato Commission (NCSC) have assembled a five state, thirty organization coalition* comprised of two national organizations, representing a diverse collection of crops including eight advocacy groups, with the unified mission of filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
IFPA's statement warns of dangers of House Agriculture Subcommittee bill that reduces the fruit and vegetable benefit in WIC. WASHINGTON, June 6, 2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee voted to move forward its Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill on June 5.
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3 weeks ago |
bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
On June 5, 2025, Mayan Farmers Produce filed for voluntary bankruptcy under Chapter 7 in the United States Bankruptcy Court. On June 5, 2025, Mayan Farmers Produce, LLC, BB #:386896 headquartered in Pharr, TX, filed for voluntary bankruptcy under Chapter 7 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The case number is 25-70158. The petition indicates that the company has between 1 and 49 creditors.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
Online grocery’s projected growthBrick Meets Click’s monthly grocery report this week projects online sales expected to grow 5.2 times faster than in-store sales, as the online segment, which includes pickup, delivery, and ship-to-home, will account for 17 percent of all grocery sales in the U.S. by the end of 2029.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
ORLANDO, Fla., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This summer, the National Mango Board (NMB) BB #:189894 is teaming up with fan-favorite Squishmallows to celebrate peak mango season in the sweetest way.
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Reported without value judgment: @USDA has the lowest vaccination rate among government agencies, after Biden Admin mandate deadline. https://t.co/ytmZdpSPyd
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