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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Expanded product availability, upcoming regulations and new opportunities for collaboration are among the conversations exhibitors had with attendees of the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, held Oct. 17-19, in Atlanta.