Blue Book Services and Meister Media Worldwide have collaborated to offer Local Source, an online searchable database of over 20,000 produce growers located throughout the United States. The additional service is available to Blue Book members who would like to expand their supplier base to source locally grown produce.
“Demand for local produce throughout the supply chain continues to grow,” says Jim Carr, President/CEO of Blue Book Services. “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.”
“The adage ‘timing is everything’ is a reality with the launch of Local Source,” enthuses William J. Miller, II, Vice-Chairman of Meister Media Worldwide. “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.”
“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.”
Contact for Blue Book Services, Inc.:
Jeff Lair
Tel: (+1) 630.668.3500(+1) 630.668.3500 (ext. 726)
Contact for Meister Media Worldwide, Inc.:
Bill Rigo