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This access is in jeopardy.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Alex DiNovo<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_1989e71964691dcea854ea9a633b2256\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/grower-innovations-the-tech-reshaping-the-field\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AT-Growers-nikomsolftwaer.png\" alt=\"Grower Innovations: The Tech Reshaping the Field\" >\r\n                                        \r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n         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14.1167C5.87222 15.0944 7.07778 15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            6 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/grower-innovations-the-tech-reshaping-the-field\/\">Grower Innovations: The Tech Reshaping the Field<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>With growers under increasing pressure due to high costs, technology is offering solutions in the field, packhouse, and beyond.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Charles Boicey<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    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                                 <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/spotlight-on-women-in-the-industry-all-in-a-days-work\/\">Spotlight on Women in the Industry: All in a day&#8217;s work<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>Say hello to Marina, Amy, Kim, Stephanie, Mary, Stefanie, Tara, and Satri, eight ladies who rock and rule the perishables supply chain. <\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Karen Raugust<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<style>\r\n    <\/style>\r\n<section class=\"blueprint-article-card-section\" id=\"features\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrapper-large\">\r\n    <div 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<\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/melons-in-the-spotlight-better-than-ice-cream\/\">Melons in the Spotlight: Better than ice cream?<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>Does an early start to the season foretell an outstanding year? Melon experts share their predictions for summer sales. <\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Steven Maxwell<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_c444ba48afd52aefb07de36d58079f2d\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/signature-status-showing-some-love-to-three-fruit-faves\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Feature-Signature-Status.png\" alt=\"Signature Status: Showing some love to three fruit faves\" >\r\n                                        \r\n       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17.2167C7.56667 17.2167 6.69444 17.0444 5.88333 16.7C5.07222 16.3444 4.36111 15.8611 3.75 15.25C3.13889 14.6389 2.65556 13.9278 2.3 13.1167C1.95556 12.3056 1.78333 11.4333 1.78333 10.5C1.78333 9.55556 1.95556 8.67778 2.3 7.86667C2.65556 7.05556 3.13889 6.35 3.75 5.75C4.36111 5.13889 5.07222 4.66111 5.88333 4.31667C6.69444 3.96111 7.56667 3.78333 8.5 3.78333C9.44444 3.78333 10.3222 3.96111 11.1333 4.31667C11.9444 4.66111 12.65 5.13889 13.25 5.75C13.8611 6.35 14.3389 7.06111 14.6833 7.88333C15.0389 8.69444 15.2167 9.56667 15.2167 10.5C15.2167 11.4333 15.0389 12.3056 14.6833 13.1167C14.3389 13.9278 13.8611 14.6389 13.25 15.25C12.65 15.8611 11.9389 16.3444 11.1167 16.7C10.3056 17.0444 9.43333 17.2167 8.5 17.2167ZM8.5 15.5833C9.93333 15.5833 11.1389 15.0944 12.1167 14.1167C13.0944 13.1278 13.5833 11.9222 13.5833 10.5C13.5833 9.06667 13.0944 7.86111 12.1167 6.88333C11.1389 5.90555 9.93333 5.41667 8.5 5.41667C7.07778 5.41667 5.87222 5.90555 4.88333 6.88333C3.90556 7.86111 3.41667 9.06667 3.41667 10.5C3.41667 11.9222 3.90556 13.1278 4.88333 14.1167C5.87222 15.0944 7.07778 15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            8 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/signature-status-showing-some-love-to-three-fruit-faves\/\">Signature Status: Showing some love to three fruit faves<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>Two are longtime staples and one is a more recent up-and-comer, but this fruit trio has plenty to offer in flavor and nutrition. <\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Annemarie Mannion<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n     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                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/blue-book-claims-collections\/\">Blue Book Claims &amp; Collections<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>With today&#8217;s market volatility affecting how everyone along the perishables supply chain conducts business, it pays to be wary and let Blue Book help.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Doug Nelson<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_f799771a81ca00f65a7183d6e9d4e1a8\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/industry-insights-transforming-independent-retail-through-produce-partnerships\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Industry-Insights-Gary.png\" alt=\"Industry Insights: Transforming independent retail through produce partnerships\" >\r\n                                        \r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"blueprint-a-t-wrapper\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"news-card-date b-article-view-time flex align-center\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"updated-time\">\r\n                                            01 Jun 2026                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        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14.6833 7.88333C15.0389 8.69444 15.2167 9.56667 15.2167 10.5C15.2167 11.4333 15.0389 12.3056 14.6833 13.1167C14.3389 13.9278 13.8611 14.6389 13.25 15.25C12.65 15.8611 11.9389 16.3444 11.1167 16.7C10.3056 17.0444 9.43333 17.2167 8.5 17.2167ZM8.5 15.5833C9.93333 15.5833 11.1389 15.0944 12.1167 14.1167C13.0944 13.1278 13.5833 11.9222 13.5833 10.5C13.5833 9.06667 13.0944 7.86111 12.1167 6.88333C11.1389 5.90555 9.93333 5.41667 8.5 5.41667C7.07778 5.41667 5.87222 5.90555 4.88333 6.88333C3.90556 7.86111 3.41667 9.06667 3.41667 10.5C3.41667 11.9222 3.90556 13.1278 4.88333 14.1167C5.87222 15.0944 7.07778 15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            5 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/industry-insights-transforming-independent-retail-through-produce-partnerships\/\">Industry Insights: Transforming independent retail through produce partnerships<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>Independent grocers face increasing pressure to differentiate, drive traffic, and build loyalty\u2014fresh produce is the perfect solution.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Gary Allen<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_f799771a81ca00f65a7183d6e9d4e1a8\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/food-for-thought-the-quiet-crisis-in-school-food-funding\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Alex-DiNovo-1.png\" alt=\"Food for Thought: The quiet crisis in school food funding\" >\r\n                                        \r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"blueprint-a-t-wrapper\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"news-card-date b-article-view-time flex align-center\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"updated-time\">\r\n                                            01 Jun 2026                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"news-read-time\">\r\n                       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10.5C15.2167 11.4333 15.0389 12.3056 14.6833 13.1167C14.3389 13.9278 13.8611 14.6389 13.25 15.25C12.65 15.8611 11.9389 16.3444 11.1167 16.7C10.3056 17.0444 9.43333 17.2167 8.5 17.2167ZM8.5 15.5833C9.93333 15.5833 11.1389 15.0944 12.1167 14.1167C13.0944 13.1278 13.5833 11.9222 13.5833 10.5C13.5833 9.06667 13.0944 7.86111 12.1167 6.88333C11.1389 5.90555 9.93333 5.41667 8.5 5.41667C7.07778 5.41667 5.87222 5.90555 4.88333 6.88333C3.90556 7.86111 3.41667 9.06667 3.41667 10.5C3.41667 11.9222 3.90556 13.1278 4.88333 14.1167C5.87222 15.0944 7.07778 15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            8 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/food-for-thought-the-quiet-crisis-in-school-food-funding\/\">Food for Thought: The quiet crisis in school food funding<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>Millions of children rely on schools not only for education, but for consistent access to food. This access is in jeopardy.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Alex DiNovo<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .bluebook-ceo-section#block_8f191199af881d48d54218c5ddd2155a .ceo-left-text h2,\r\n  .bluebook-ceo-section#block_8f191199af881d48d54218c5ddd2155a .ceo-left-text h4,\r\n  .bluebook-ceo-section#block_8f191199af881d48d54218c5ddd2155a .ceo-left-text h6,\r\n  .bluebook-ceo-section#block_8f191199af881d48d54218c5ddd2155a .author-bluebook-title {\r\n    color: rgb(29,29,29);\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"bluebook-ceo-section\" id=\"block_8f191199af881d48d54218c5ddd2155a\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrapper-large\">\r\n        <div class=\"bluebook-ceo-wrapper flex\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/ceos-perspective-trust-doesnt-transfer\/\" class=\"ceo-wrap-link\"><\/a>            <div class=\"ceo-right-img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CEO-1.png'); background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"ceo-left-text\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blueprints-Background_Light-Gray-Cool-Mist.png'); background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\r\n                <h6>CEO&#8217;s Perspective<\/h6>                <h2>Trust Doesn&#8217;t Transfer<\/h2>                <h4>Here\u2019s why the solution to surety of supply for retailers and foodservice buyers is looking deeper into your supply chain\u2014not just looking for the right brand names.<\/h4>                <div class=\"author-bluebook-title\">Kirk Soule<\/div>            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<style>\r\n    <\/style>\r\n<section class=\"blueprint-article-card-section\" id=\"weekend-interview\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrapper-large\">\r\n    <div class=\"blueprint-card-title\">\r\n            <h3>Weekend Interview<\/h3>            <p style=\"text-align:center\">&#8211; a weekly feature &#8211;<\/p>                        <div class=\"blue-icon-wrapper\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blueprints-Icons-03.png\" alt=\"Blueprints Icons-03\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"category-view-btn blueprint-article-card-view-btn\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/category-blueprint\/weekend-interview\/\">View All\r\n                <svg width=\"23\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M11.9 11.5L8.75 8.35L9.9 7.2L14.2 11.5L9.9 15.8L8.75 14.65L11.9 11.5Z\" fill=\"#0062AF\"><\/path>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"b-article-card-wrapper flex\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_14a1e4ba8a19c11e23a9e5fffb24db49\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/weekend-interview-preview-mark-campbell-produceiq\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WI-Mark-Campbell-3-1.png\" alt=\"Weekend Interview preview: Mark Campbell, ProduceIQ\" >\r\n                                        \r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"blueprint-a-t-wrapper\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"news-card-date b-article-view-time flex align-center\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"updated-time\">\r\n                                            08 Jun 2026                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"news-read-time\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"17\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <path d=\"M10.0667 13.3833L7.68333 10.9833V7.56667H9.31667V10.3L11.2167 12.2167L10.0667 13.3833ZM7.68333 6.55V4.91667H9.31667V6.55H7.68333ZM12.45 11.3167V9.68333H14.0833V11.3167H12.45ZM7.68333 16.0833V14.45H9.31667V16.0833H7.68333ZM2.91667 11.3167V9.68333H4.55V11.3167H2.91667ZM8.5 17.2167C7.56667 17.2167 6.69444 17.0444 5.88333 16.7C5.07222 16.3444 4.36111 15.8611 3.75 15.25C3.13889 14.6389 2.65556 13.9278 2.3 13.1167C1.95556 12.3056 1.78333 11.4333 1.78333 10.5C1.78333 9.55556 1.95556 8.67778 2.3 7.86667C2.65556 7.05556 3.13889 6.35 3.75 5.75C4.36111 5.13889 5.07222 4.66111 5.88333 4.31667C6.69444 3.96111 7.56667 3.78333 8.5 3.78333C9.44444 3.78333 10.3222 3.96111 11.1333 4.31667C11.9444 4.66111 12.65 5.13889 13.25 5.75C13.8611 6.35 14.3389 7.06111 14.6833 7.88333C15.0389 8.69444 15.2167 9.56667 15.2167 10.5C15.2167 11.4333 15.0389 12.3056 14.6833 13.1167C14.3389 13.9278 13.8611 14.6389 13.25 15.25C12.65 15.8611 11.9389 16.3444 11.1167 16.7C10.3056 17.0444 9.43333 17.2167 8.5 17.2167ZM8.5 15.5833C9.93333 15.5833 11.1389 15.0944 12.1167 14.1167C13.0944 13.1278 13.5833 11.9222 13.5833 10.5C13.5833 9.06667 13.0944 7.86111 12.1167 6.88333C11.1389 5.90555 9.93333 5.41667 8.5 5.41667C7.07778 5.41667 5.87222 5.90555 4.88333 6.88333C3.90556 7.86111 3.41667 9.06667 3.41667 10.5C3.41667 11.9222 3.90556 13.1278 4.88333 14.1167C5.87222 15.0944 7.07778 15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            2 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/weekend-interview-preview-mark-campbell-produceiq\/\">Weekend Interview preview: Mark Campbell, ProduceIQ<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>If you&#8217;re not familiar with Mark Campbell or ProduceIQ, you&#8217;re not mastering the art of data. Find out what you&#8217;re missing.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_14a1e4ba8a19c11e23a9e5fffb24db49\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/kirk-soule-blue-book-services-llc\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WI-Kirk-3.png\" alt=\"Kirk Soule, Blue Book Services, LLC\" >\r\n                                        \r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                \r\n                                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href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/todd-laforest-molly-pop\/\">Todd LaForest, Molly Pop<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>Todd LaForest planned to be a lawyer involved in the sports world, but when the legal path narrowed, the produce path widened.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Kirk Soule<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<style>\r\n    <\/style>\r\n<section class=\"blueprint-article-card-section\" id=\"credit-finance\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrapper-large\">\r\n    <div class=\"blueprint-card-title\">\r\n            <h3>Credit &#038; Finance<\/h3>            <p style=\"text-align:center\">&#8211; a bimonthly feature &#8211; <\/p>      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       <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/collective-intelligence-the-evolution-of-credit-reporting\/\">Collective Intelligence: The evolution of credit reporting<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>For as long as businesses have extended credit, they&#8217;ve searched for ways to better manage risk. Sharing data fits the bill.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Bill Zentner<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_75f4572956097662df3c4517a36878ec\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/transparency-as-a-competitive-advantage\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CF-2.png\" alt=\"Transparency as a Competitive Advantage\" >\r\n                                        \r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                \r\n          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15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            7 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/transparency-as-a-competitive-advantage\/\">Transparency as a Competitive Advantage<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>Today\u2019s economic environment increasingly rewards openness, so information, when managed responsibly, is not a liability but leverage.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Bill Zentner<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_75f4572956097662df3c4517a36878ec\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/climbing-out-of-a-cash-flow-pinch\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CF-Cash-Flow.png\" alt=\"Climbing Out of a Cash Flow Pinch\" >\r\n                                        \r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"blueprint-a-t-wrapper\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"news-card-date b-article-view-time flex align-center\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"updated-time\">\r\n                                            20 Jan 2026              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4.31667C11.9444 4.66111 12.65 5.13889 13.25 5.75C13.8611 6.35 14.3389 7.06111 14.6833 7.88333C15.0389 8.69444 15.2167 9.56667 15.2167 10.5C15.2167 11.4333 15.0389 12.3056 14.6833 13.1167C14.3389 13.9278 13.8611 14.6389 13.25 15.25C12.65 15.8611 11.9389 16.3444 11.1167 16.7C10.3056 17.0444 9.43333 17.2167 8.5 17.2167ZM8.5 15.5833C9.93333 15.5833 11.1389 15.0944 12.1167 14.1167C13.0944 13.1278 13.5833 11.9222 13.5833 10.5C13.5833 9.06667 13.0944 7.86111 12.1167 6.88333C11.1389 5.90555 9.93333 5.41667 8.5 5.41667C7.07778 5.41667 5.87222 5.90555 4.88333 6.88333C3.90556 7.86111 3.41667 9.06667 3.41667 10.5C3.41667 11.9222 3.90556 13.1278 4.88333 14.1167C5.87222 15.0944 7.07778 15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            6 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/climbing-out-of-a-cash-flow-pinch\/\">Climbing Out of a Cash Flow Pinch<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>In an industry where product life is measured in days, cash management is not simply a finance function, it&#8217;s vital.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Bill Zentner<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<style>\r\n    <\/style>\r\n<section class=\"blueprint-article-card-section\" id=\"applied-technology\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrapper-large\">\r\n    <div class=\"blueprint-card-title\">\r\n            <h3>Applied Technology<\/h3>            <p style=\"text-align:center\">\u2013 a bimonthly feature \u2013<\/p>                        <div class=\"blue-icon-wrapper\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blueprints-Icons-05.png\" alt=\"Blueprints Icons-05\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"category-view-btn blueprint-article-card-view-btn\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/category-blueprint\/applied-technology\/\">View All\r\n                <svg width=\"23\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M11.9 11.5L8.75 8.35L9.9 7.2L14.2 11.5L9.9 15.8L8.75 14.65L11.9 11.5Z\" fill=\"#0062AF\"><\/path>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"b-article-card-wrapper flex\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_8c5a3ae238e716eccccbc6fcc752824f\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/grower-innovations-the-tech-reshaping-the-field\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AT-Growers-nikomsolftwaer.png\" alt=\"Grower Innovations: The Tech Reshaping the Field\" >\r\n                                        \r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"blueprint-a-t-wrapper\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"news-card-date b-article-view-time flex align-center\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"updated-time\">\r\n                                            18 May 2026          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11.1333 4.31667C11.9444 4.66111 12.65 5.13889 13.25 5.75C13.8611 6.35 14.3389 7.06111 14.6833 7.88333C15.0389 8.69444 15.2167 9.56667 15.2167 10.5C15.2167 11.4333 15.0389 12.3056 14.6833 13.1167C14.3389 13.9278 13.8611 14.6389 13.25 15.25C12.65 15.8611 11.9389 16.3444 11.1167 16.7C10.3056 17.0444 9.43333 17.2167 8.5 17.2167ZM8.5 15.5833C9.93333 15.5833 11.1389 15.0944 12.1167 14.1167C13.0944 13.1278 13.5833 11.9222 13.5833 10.5C13.5833 9.06667 13.0944 7.86111 12.1167 6.88333C11.1389 5.90555 9.93333 5.41667 8.5 5.41667C7.07778 5.41667 5.87222 5.90555 4.88333 6.88333C3.90556 7.86111 3.41667 9.06667 3.41667 10.5C3.41667 11.9222 3.90556 13.1278 4.88333 14.1167C5.87222 15.0944 7.07778 15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            6 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/grower-innovations-the-tech-reshaping-the-field\/\">Grower Innovations: The Tech Reshaping the Field<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>With growers under increasing pressure due to high costs, technology is offering solutions in the field, packhouse, and beyond.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Charles Boicey<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_8c5a3ae238e716eccccbc6fcc752824f\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/packaging-update-emerging-tech\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n 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17.2167 8.5 17.2167ZM8.5 15.5833C9.93333 15.5833 11.1389 15.0944 12.1167 14.1167C13.0944 13.1278 13.5833 11.9222 13.5833 10.5C13.5833 9.06667 13.0944 7.86111 12.1167 6.88333C11.1389 5.90555 9.93333 5.41667 8.5 5.41667C7.07778 5.41667 5.87222 5.90555 4.88333 6.88333C3.90556 7.86111 3.41667 9.06667 3.41667 10.5C3.41667 11.9222 3.90556 13.1278 4.88333 14.1167C5.87222 15.0944 7.07778 15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            5 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/packaging-update-emerging-tech\/\">Packaging Update: Emerging Tech<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>Smart packaging is changing the way perishable fruits and vegetables are protected, preserved, and sold across the industry.<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Charles Boicey<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"b-article-card\" id=\"block_8c5a3ae238e716eccccbc6fcc752824f\">\r\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/the-produce-department-of-tomorrow-emerging-tech-at-point-of-sale\/\" class=\"b-article-img\">\r\n                                        \r\n                                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AT-Produce-Department.png\" alt=\"The Produce Department of Tomorrow: Emerging tech at point of sale\" >\r\n                    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6.88333C3.90556 7.86111 3.41667 9.06667 3.41667 10.5C3.41667 11.9222 3.90556 13.1278 4.88333 14.1167C5.87222 15.0944 7.07778 15.5833 8.5 15.5833Z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"><\/path>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                            5 minute read                                        <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/blueprints\/the-produce-department-of-tomorrow-emerging-tech-at-point-of-sale\/\">The Produce Department of Tomorrow: Emerging tech at point of sale<\/a><\/h4>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"b-article-text\">\r\n                                        <p>Technology continues to reshape grocery store operations from the backroom to the checkout counter\u2014what&#8217;s trending?<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h6>By Charles Boicey<\/h6>                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<style>\r\n    <\/style>\r\n<section class=\"blueprint-article-card-section\" id=\"claim-collect-resolution\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrapper-large\">\r\n    <div class=\"blueprint-card-title\">\r\n            <h3>Claims, Collections &#038; Dispute Resolution<\/h3>            <p style=\"text-align:center\">\u2013 a bimonthly feature \u2013<\/p>                        <div class=\"blue-icon-wrapper\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluebookservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blueprints-Icons-06.png\" alt=\"Blueprints Icons-06\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"category-view-btn blueprint-article-card-view-btn\">\r\n                        <a 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