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.

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CarieAnn Arias, president and CEO of the nonprofit marketing organization, shares a sneak peek of this season.
Following a lighter crop in 2024, pear volume looks strong going into fall.
The new onions are designed for benefits such as helping reduce food waste with improved uniformity and having better bolting tolerance.
While 85% of Americans believe food recalls are effective, millennials and Gen Z shoppers report hesitancy to purchase the same product or brand after a food recall.
With the CDC reducing the number of foodborne pathogens it actively tracks from eight to two, Frank Yiannas, former FDA deputy commissioner, says there’s a lot at risk.
Gary Caloroso, regional business development director for The Giumarra Companies tells The Packer that the company will have good volumes and eye-catching packaging and merchandising displays for kiwifruit, persimmons and citrus this fall.
The Packer asked these groups what sustainability means to them as part of its Sustainability Insights 2025 report, and while the results seem similar, the underlying motivation is different.
Frank Yiannas shares the risks in postponing FSMA 204 enforcement, the need for traceability throughout the fresh produce food system and more.
The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand plans in-store promotions and community events to mark this milestone while continuing its pledge to give back to the community.
Almond prices dropped by about 50 cents a pound after USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released an objective estimate of 3 billion pounds.