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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Gary Shields worked in the potato industry for more than 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, the association says.
The International Fresh Produce Association will host a K-12 School Foodservice Forum in conjunction with its Foodservice Conference to put the spotlight on the buying power of schools.
As busy shoppers seek to eat healthy, retail foodservice providers find unique ways to incorporate fresh produce into offerings.
Christopher Oakes, president of Medina, N.Y.-based LynOaken Farms, has been named to lead the board of directors for the nonprofit trade association.
Delbert Bland, founder of Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms and recent inductee into the Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame, sits down with Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, to share his favorite way to eat Vidalia onions, the importance of a federal marketing order and more.
Eye-catching displays, food demos and customized print advertising are designed to highlight the flavor profile of candy grapes.
The facility is the second high-tech perishable distribution center in Lancaster, Texas, and will employ more than 500 full-time workers.
Following a wet start to spring, growers report the Golden State’s leafy green production looks to be on pace to deliver good size and quantity.
Jeff Smutny joins the institute as its new executive director, bringing experience in marketing and regulatory affairs in the agriculture industry.
Convenience is still king, say retailers, with the caveat of delivering exceptional value through freshness.