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
Katie and Manuel Vargas, sixth-generation apple growers in Michigan, share the challenge their family faces with rising cost of labor.
The grower-cooperative says the rising cost of maintaining a business in a historic facility is the main driver for moving processing to its other facilities in Turlock and Salida, Calif.
While the president didn’t share any specific details on future plans, produce industry organizations say it’s a step in the right direction.
New sustainability hires at Stemilt Growers, Topline Farms and CMI Orchards share their take on the future of sustainability and the critical role retailers play.
The organization said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to enter a local packing facility without a warrant, conducted operations in agriculture fields and initiated vehicle stops on roads used by agricultural workers.
While there has been plenty of talk in Washington about sovling lingering labor challenges, industry leaders are calling for real progress to alleviate the burden on growers.
Village Farms’ produce business will be part of a larger entity called Vanguard Food, with the hopes of strong growth through future mergers and acquisitions.
Fourth-generation growers Garrett and Colin Powell share a bit about what makes their family farm unique and why the Coachella Valley is great for fresh produce growing.
Climate, proximity to the Great Lakes and its interdependence of specialty crop industries help power the state’s ag success.
Return guest and fourth-generation farmer Chris Pawelski shares the journey he and his family took to create a farm trust and plan for the future.