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Established in 1901, Blue Book Services is the top source for credit and marketing insights in the fresh produce sector. We cater to suppliers, buyers, brokers, and transporters by offering up-to-date financial information and marketing possibilities related to produce and transportation businesses globally. Our team of experts is dedicated to regularly refreshing credit ratings and company listings. Rather than relying on opinions or conjecture about a company’s performance, we evaluate credit scores and ratings based on actual trading history and the present financial condition of each organization.

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Melissa’s Produce now offers Organic Harry’s Berries

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.
Grape market to rise in April as offshore season winds down

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

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this grape crop update March 27, 2025:The Chilean/Peruvian offshore grape season will end in early May. Harvesting will transition to Mexico in early May. Expect pricing to gradually increase as the offshore season winds down.
Peru triples global blueberry market share in eight years

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

In eight years, Peru has tripled its market share of the global blueberry business. In 2016, Peru exported blueberries for a value of $237 million, representing 11 percent of the global value of the business ($2.246 billion for that year). By 2024, shipments reached $2.27 billion, representing 33 percent of the global value ($4.692 billion), according to Agraria, citing a report from the Proarándanos trade association during a Blueberries Consulting industry event.
Industry anxiously awaits tariff resolution - Produce Blue Book

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.
Sun World adds five authorized Autumncrisp marketers

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.
Topline Farms to showcase Roma tomatoes at CPMA 2025

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

Leamington, ON (March 26th, 2025) – Topline Farms is bringing the Roma Revolution to the CPMA Convention & Trade Show in Montreal from April 8-10, 2025, at Booth #1715. As a Chairman’s Club Sponsor, Topline Farms is excited to showcase its year-round, greenhouse grown Roma tomato program, offering Canadian consumers consistent quality and exceptional flavor. With generations of experience, Topline Farms is committed to providing fresh, local produce.
Natural Delights promotes four leaders

1 month ago | producebluebook.com | Greg Johnson

YUMA, Ariz. (March 24, 2025) – Natural Delights BB #:163391 is proud to announce the promotion of Natalia Dentoni to Senior Brand Manager, alongside expanded roles for Shayna Telesmanic, Mauro Santelli, and Bridgette Weber. These leadership advancements reflect the company’s focus on strengthening its team and driving growth in key markets. Natalia Dentoni, who joined Natural Delights in 2021 as Digital Marketing Manager, has played a key role in driving the company’s recent marketing success.
Southeastern Grocers launches SNAP EBT grocery delivery for Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie

1 month ago | producebluebook.com | Greg Johnson

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Forage, the mission-driven payments company, today announces a key partnership with Southeastern Grocers, LLC, parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie BB #:110823 grocery stores, that will transform grocery access for SNAP EBT recipients in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.
SpartanNash offers grocery discounts for ‘neighborhood heroes’

1 month ago | producebluebook.com | Greg Johnson

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 today launched its Neighborhood Heroes Program, a new initiative providing students, educators, active-duty military and veterans, nurses, and first responders with an exclusive 50% discount on an annual online shopping membership at Company-operated stores.
Kroger brings counterclaims against Albertsons, alleging misconduct

1 month ago | producebluebook.com | Greg Johnson

CINCINNATI, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced that it has filed its answer and counterclaims to the complaint brought by Albertsons in the Delaware Court of Chancery, in connection with the previous merger agreement between the two companies, which was terminated in December 2024.