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 |Marco Antonio Campos
In 2024 alone, Colombia exported 628,235 kilograms of blueberries, generating more than $3.3 million, according to Agraria. The Colombian blueberry industry is experiencing unprecedented expansion. With 650 hectares currently under cultivation, the country is projected to reach between 3,000 and 5,000 hectares by 2026. This represents an increase of 669 percent, according to projections from the Rural Agricultural Planning Unit (UPRA).
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bluebookservices.com | Mark Campbell |Greg Johnson
A broad range of produce commodities will feel the immediate effects of President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs. While the USMCA excludes suppliers in Mexico and Canada, a 10 percent tariff now applies to fresh produce imported from all other countries. Affected nations include, but are not limited to Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, the Netherlands (and the rest of the European Union), and New Zealand.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
Oxnard, Calif. – April 7, 2025 – Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced a new seasonal product offering, its 4-count Honey Mango clamshell, packed with the World’s Finest Mangos from Mexico. Available for a limited time in the Spring, this new value-pack is ready to grab-and-go, bringing convenience and value to the mango shopper.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 recently published its 2025 Public Policy Agenda, outlining policy priorities that support the growth and resilience of the fresh produce and floral industry. The agenda is a strategic roadmap for advancing key legislative and regulatory goals that ensure consumers have access to a diverse, affordable, and safe supply of fresh fruits, vegetables, and floral products year-round.
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bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson
DALLAS, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Who’s ready to feast? This Cinco de Mayo, Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130 is putting guacamole at the center of every table with a new strategy that highlights what makes the holiday so special — the food — with the vibrant flavor that only avocados can offer. The number one selling avocado brand in the U.S. is set to become the top-of-mind food brand for the occasion, as the perfect ingredient for Cinco celebrations with unique authenticity and freshness.
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