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
Agricultural leaders welcome the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act while warning that severe consular delays could undermine grower gains.
Specialty crop growers share how multiyear spikes in fertilizer, chemical and diesel expenses are straining operating budgets and threatening the future of American produce.
Circana’s Jonna Parker warns that brands are missing out on online shoppers, viral social trends and falling behind as AI-driven commerce takes off.
The former FDA deputy commissioner urges the produce industry to address traceability gaps and farm-level water safety.
Agricultural leaders warn suppliers and growers remain unprepared for an Aug. 1 deadline to submit single-use plastic reduction plans for produce sold into California.
From 24-hour tracebacks to longer shelf life, food safety experts explain how FSMA 204 shifts outbreak response from blanket store wipes to targeted lot containment.
On AgriTalk, Richard Fordyce outlined key August deadlines, simplified quality loss coverage for 2023-24 crop damage and pending congressional relief efforts.
From buyer verification to root cause analysis, Food Safety Strategy founder Jennifer McEntire outlines an immediate action plan for produce growers.
NCAE’s John Hollay discusses the fallout of the SCOTUS ruling on Haitian and Syrian immigrants, urging Congress to pass the Securing Agricultural Workforce Act.
Peruvian imports offer steady year-round availability as health-conscious Gen Z and millennial consumers drive demand for nutritional value and organic options.