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Two executives say that over the past year, Blue Book has seen an increase in fraudulent trading patterns. Here are things for industry members to look for and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim. producebluebook.com/2023/03/23/sel…

Watch @Markon_Produce Live from the Fields’ video showing significant widespread flooding currently taking place in California’s Salinas Valley. producebluebook.com/2023/03/14/vid…

Click here to see the agricultural-related lawsuits filed in a U.S. District Court over the last 30 days. producebluebook.com/2023/02/21/civ…

USDA released four PACA items in the past week. See them here: producebluebook.com/tag/paca/

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) is sponsoring the Affordable and Secure Food Act, which would expand access to H-2A workers, among other things, as an attachment to an upcoming spending bill. It has a chance. producebluebook.com/2022/12/16/a-g…

Today @kroger announced $24.6B merger deal with @Albertsons but @NationalGrocers raises concerns. producebluebook.com/2022/10/14/nga… producebluebook.com/2022/10/14/kro…

In recognition of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Trucco announced its Produce for Life 7 initiative all September, in collaboration with Medrano Produce to benefit child cancer research at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. producebluebook.com/2022/09/13/tru…

A recent survey from Category Partners shows rising grocery prices will hit Labor Day BBQs. producebluebook.com/2022/09/01/ris…

Grocery inflation reaches record high of 15% in July, according to research by @numeratorone producebluebook.com/2022/08/09/gro…

The average cost of a summer cookout with meat, produce, dessert, etc. for 10 people is $69.68 says @FarmBureau. The overall cost is up 17% or about $10 from last year. producebluebook.com/2022/06/29/cos…

The @ewg has released its annual #dirtydozen and the produce industry has the science and nutrition evidence to refute it. producebluebook.com/2022/04/07/dir…

USDA's APHIS announced today that its avocado inspection program in Michoacan, Mexico has restarted, and avocado exports to the U.S. have resumed. See all our coverage this week here. producebluebook.com/tag/avocados-f…

Week in Review: @ProducepamelaR calls in from Not Fruit Logistica in Berlin to talk store checking with @GregofBlueBook and how some vegetable displays in Germany are related to what’s coming to Austin. producebluebook.com/2022/02/11/the…

Because of potato wart, Prince Edward Island has been unable to export to the U.S. since November. After meetings in the U.S. last week, optimism has returned. producebluebook.com/2022/02/02/a-b…

Canada halts vaccine mandate for truckers. @CPMA_ACDFL had been working on this on behalf of members. producebluebook.com/2022/01/13/can…

.@USDA awards $15 Million in TEFAP produce box contracts. See who received contracts here. producebluebook.com/2021/12/21/usd…

.@USDA restricts two produce companies and lifts reparation sanctions on two. Details here. producebluebook.com/2021/11/15/usd… producebluebook.com/2021/11/15/usd…

First @Walmart goes with driverless trucks and now two automated DCs are planned for the Dallas-Ft Worth metroplex. producebluebook.com/2021/11/08/wal… producebluebook.com/2021/11/10/wal…

You may have noticed we've started sending an afternoon edition of The Produce Reporter. CEO Jim Carr explains why. producebluebook.com/2021/11/02/exp…

Here are 4 mistakes to avoid in marketing to Gen Z. With ideas from @OwyheeProduce @pma @BolthouseFarms. producebluebook.com/2021/10/20/mar…