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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Good weather has brought good volume, which means ample opportunity for strong sales this season, a Honeybear Brands excecutive said.
The lawsuit challenges the ending of the Local Food Purchase Assistance program agreement that directly supports Pennsylvania farms and food banks.
Season starts, transitions and new crops coming on line were all some of the highlights of these booth visits at the West Coast Produce Expo.
Conversations on the trade show floor included new product offerings and providing more awareness of an exhibitor’s portfolio.
Michael Marsh, the president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, remains optimistic that growers will see some relief from the rising and onerous Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
Exhibitors at the West Cost Produce Expo offered new products and company introductions at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa.
Attendees soaked up the breathtaking views from the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa while basking in good vibes and great produce.
Attendees got a chance to see living herb, organic melon and citrus production during the half-day field tour.
The company’s CEO says the acquisition helps specialty crop growers better manage operations through data.
Through Honeybear, the grower-packer-shipper is expected to enhance its reach with growers in the Midwest and Washington, as well as import growers.