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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It was all things fresh produce, from new products to new connections to new ideas, at the JW Miami Turnberry Resort for GOPEX 2025, held Jan. 13-14.
Industry leaders from throughout the fresh produce supply chain kicked off the year at the event with great conversations and of course, great produce.
Darren Seifer, industry adviser for consumer goods and foodservice with Circana, highlighted the opportunities for the fresh produce industry in his GOPEX presentation.
Cosmic Crisp, Pink Lady and other varieties offer retailers opportunities to capture premium dollars while satisfying consumer demand.
Honeybear Brands says it is donating 600 pounds apples to a food bank every time Taylor Heise tallies an assist.
While fresh and processing apple holdings are down from the 2023-24 season, the figure of 151 million bushels is still 11% higher than the five-year average for January.
The company prioritized its e-commerce business to help customers access its full merchandise assortment, its CEO said.
Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of the Food Bank for New York City, discusses how the industry contributes to feeding those in need.
Honeybear Brands says the sweet, yellow-skinned fruit offers retailers a great apple with a color break in produce displays.
The grocery delivery and pickup service recently unveiled a list of 75 of its top-growing brands.