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
Leading Eastern shippers outline expectations for crop availability, merchandising tactics, and regional supply advantages this season.
With 300 truckloads of vegetables crossing the border daily, the executive director for the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers,outlines why protecting stable access to U.S. consumers supports affordable, year-round produce for Canadians.
The new consumer-facing answer engine addresses fruit selection and prep safety to reduce food waste and support category growth.
Go inside the Michigan trial plots where natural breeding transforms ordinary berries into longer-lasting superfruit packed with flavor.
A federal injunction freezes California’s recycling symbol ban, offering momentary relief to produce shippers caught in a legal tug of war over packaging fees and labeling rules.
Susan Chekow Lusignan shares her strategies for leveraging local advantages, navigating economic headwinds and connecting with the next generation of consumers through authentic storytelling
Crisis communication strategist Amy Philpott outlines why outdated response playbooks fail and how targeted messaging restores credibility.
Marketers say regional advantages and smart packaging strategies position the Wolverine State for a robust harvest.
Former FDA official Frank Yiannas cautions that slow communication and broad recall advisories during the historic outbreak are punishing safe growers and scaring shoppers away from healthy foods.
Built around the new BK 6-13 variety, the company’s program boasts steady supply and high-spec fruit year-round.