Blue Book Services Partners with Meister Media WorldWide to Introduce Local Source
CAROL STREAM, IL - As the demand for local produce continues to grow at a rapid pace, Blue Book Services and Meister Media Worldwide are collaborating to introduce Local Source, an online and searchable database of over 20,000 produce growers located throughout the United States. This additional service is available to Blue Book members looking to grow a supplier base to source locally-grown produce.
“Demand for local produce throughout the supply chain continues to grow,” explains Jim Carr, President/CEO of Blue Book Services, as he talks about why the company chose to take on its latest task. “We are excited that Local Source is now accessible to meet our members’ needs. This expanded grower database allows businesses to broaden their supply base, fill weather- or seasonal supply-related gaps, and achieve success.”
William J. Miller, II, Vice-Chairman of Meister Media Worldwide also comments on how excited he and the company are about this innovative collaboration. “The adage ‘timing is everything’ is a reality with the launch of Local Source,” adds Miller. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Blue Book Services to provide key information businesses can use to connect with local growers. It is a tremendous opportunity for everyone in the supply chain.”
Fully integrated with Blue Book Online Services, Local Source grower profiles can be searched by:
- Company Name & Location
- Type of Facility
- Food Safety Certifications
- Commodities Grown
- Total Acres Grown
- Contact Information
“The synergy of Meister Media’s richly detailed grower profiles, coupled with the trusted delivery platform of Blue Book Online Services, makes it easy and seamless to find new suppliers based on a company’s specific needs,” says Mark Erickson, Blue Book’s Senior Vice President/CIO. “A list of growers can be developed using key criteria including geographic area, commodities grown, food safety certifications, total acres, and more. To our knowledge, this is the industry’s most comprehensive and feature-driven database of growers, making it a truly unique service our members will come to rely on.”
As the local produce movement continues to move to the forefront of the industry, AndNowUKnow will continue to keep our fingers on the pulse, and to learn more about the new database, visit www.producebluebook.com/local-source-data/.
