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
The next generation of Canadian cherry breeding moves to international markets with a focus on rewriting the late-season supply window.
This new seedless mini pepper trio capitalizes on consumers’ interest in convenience, crunch and flavor.
In honor of this year’s West Coast Produce Expo theme, industry leaders weigh in on the refreshing, hydrating, and energizing fresh commodities that deserve a spot on the festival rider.
Although West Coast Produce Expo has an action-packed agenda, attendees share how best to balance the show’s hallmark relaxed vibes with making business connections.
The West Coast Produce Expo highlights the fresh innovations and consumer favorites set to ignite summer sales and capture shopper attention.
The Canadian province looks to a massive acreage expansion to serve as an export-quality powerhouse while driving domestic sales at home.
In exclusive interviews, Mushrooms Canada, The Giorgi Cos., and South Mill Champs weigh in on the Department of Commerce’s preliminary subsidy ruling and analyze the new countervailing duties and the potential precedent for fresh produce.
Industry leaders outline how retailers can maximize the 90-day sweet cherry sales window through aggressive early promotions and strategic late-season displays.
A federal judge rejected a request to block the interim final rule, keeping current wage structures intact for produce growers.
Nominated for her humility, leadership and communication skills, the crew foreman at Sierra Farms is one of only a few women in senior positions.