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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Keystone Packing CEO Randy Asadoor and Sabrina Thakkar, director of the California Association of Food Banks’ Farm to Family program, discuss the organizations’ unique partnership and the growing need for fresh produce at food banks.
While interest in Dubai chocolate has grown, Zachary Fraser, president and CEO of the American Pistachio Growers, said there’s more at play than a social media trend, but he doesn’t see demand slowing down.
Celebrating 40 years with Lakeside Organic Gardens earlier this year, Orozco is a pillar of the operation through his leadership and dedication.
After a catastrophic freeze decimated the 2024 crop, growers in the province are eyeing a fruitful season.
Marketers see strong demand for greenhouse-grown produce as consumers seek sustainably grown healthy snacks.
Good growing conditions this spring have set up an almost perfect cherry crop in the Pacific Northwest, marketers say.
A partnership with Kiss Melons is only a part of what Legend Produce hopes to do by growing demand for high-flavor melon varieties.
With the USDA canceling $1 billion in funding for food banks and schools to purchase local food, food banks and pantries face growing need with less resources.
Fresh holdings totaled 52.3 million, which is still 19% higher than the five-year average.
LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of marketing and communications with the Equitable Food Initiative, highlights this year’s award, and shares the critical role farmworkers play in the fresh produce industry and why it’s important to recognize them.