Christina Herrick

Christina Herrick

Christina Herrick serves as the produce editor for The Packer, where she provides in-depth coverage of the fresh produce industry. With a keen focus on the economic realities facing growers, packers and shippers, she explores the complexities of agricultural labor and the rising costs of production. Herrick is a leading voice on new technologies transforming specialty crop farming. As host of The Packer podcast, she engages with industry leaders and offers essential insights for stakeholders navigating the evolving landscape of today’s fresh produce industry.

Latest Stories
Canadian growers point to Dutch technology and superior shelf life as the real reason for market shifts rather than the unfair pricing alleged in the antidumping petition.
From 25 years of negotiations in Mexico to the halls of Congress, The Packer’s 2026 Potato Person of the Year, Jared Balcom, says that honest dialogue and grower expertise are key to advocating for the industry on a global stage.
The Oviedo, Fla.-based company’s donation of $200,000 eliminated lunch debt for more than 3,600 children and supported an additional 1,425 students who receive reduced-price meals in Seminole County.
Following a historic 182,000-pound week and a 2025 surplus, the food recovery leader is leveraging wholesale partnerships and route efficiencies to scale its impact across New England.
The foodservice leader is expanding the postharvest technology to more than 30 locations to improve product broccoli quality and reduce supply chain shrink.
Circana’s vice president of the fresh foods group says the fresh produce industry is poised for a record-breaking dollar growth in 2026 but cautions the industry must move away from a commodity mindset toward data-driven consumer insights.
University of Florida expert warns that while overhead irrigation and row covers are vital for saving fruit from the cold, those protective measures could also threaten to spread pathogens and delay fungicide treatments.
After a high-profile debut and a splash in Times Square, CarrieAnn Arias, president and CEO of USA Pears, says the organization’s new look is successfully bridging the gap between vintage charm and modern nutritional demands.
As the industry transitions to an interim final rule and new wage methodologies, experts say the difference between a routine application and a costly audit lies in the fine print of job orders.
The Washington Red Raspberry Commission says a byproduct of Mexico’s fight against spotted wing drosophila is flooding the U.S. puree market with low-cost fruit that domestic processors can’t match.