Mark Campbell

1 week ago | 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.

3 weeks ago | bluebookservices.com | Greg Johnson |Mark Campbell

When the FDA announced the food safety rule compliance date would be delayed by 30 months, many companies and groups felt relief. For instance, both FMI and the National Grocers Association endorsed the delay, saying their members need more time. But there should be other emotions, considering food safety is at stake. “I was disappointed rather than surprised, especially with some of the government cuts,” said Gary Fleming, CEO of Inteligistics, a supply chain technology company.

3 weeks ago | producebluebook.com | Mark Campbell |Greg Johnson

Los Angeles, CA (March 2025) — Melissa’s Produce BB #:111686 is excited to announce the start of the organic Harry’s Berries strawberry season, now available exclusively through Melissa’s for retailers nationwide. “For years, Harry’s Berries were a hidden gem in Southern California, sold only at farmers’ markets where crowds would line up just to get a taste,” said Robert Schueller, Melissa’s PR Director.

4 weeks ago | producebluebook.com | Greg Johnson |Mark Campbell

In early March, the Trump administration announced a pause in the 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada, provided they were compliant with the USMCA trade agreement, which covers fresh produce. The pause ends April 2, which is next Wednesday. While there are some domestic producers who embrace the tariffs on imported fruits and vegetables, the majority continues to warn they will limit supplies and raise prices for consumers and are generally bad for the produce industry.

4 weeks ago | producebluebook.com | Marco Antonio Campos |Mark Campbell |Greg Johnson

BAKERSFIELD, CA (March 25, 2025) – Sun World BB #:341274, an international leader in produce licensing with one of the largest and longest-running breeding programs, today announced the addition of five leading produce companies from Italy to its roster of authorized marketers, marking further expansion of the AUTUMNCRISP grape network.