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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Benny “Buck” DeTroy Shuman Jr. died May 31, 2024, at 91. He was the patriarch of Shuman Farms, one of the largest growers of Vidalia onions.
A.G. Kawamura, former secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, talks about where agriculture is headed in the state during this episode of Tip of the Iceberg, during the Sustainable Produce Summit.
Found on packaging for kiwifruit, bell peppers and citrus, the social impact program’s reach now spans to retailers including Southeastern Grocers/Winn-Dixie, Sam’s Club, Walmart and more.
The Albertsons Cos. banner says it decreased food waste and increased donations in three months after using Divert’s solutions to streamline its operations.
Bloom Fresh’s Building Value Through Grape Varieties survey shows consumer interest for new table-grape varieties and eating experiences.
A panel at the 2024 Sustainable Produce Summit looked at the opportunities and challenges in the Ethical Charter Implementation Program.
Following a positive result during routine testing, the company initiated the recall of lot #LW15124 sold at Publix starting May 31 with a sell-by date of June 15.
The app that connects grocers to consumers to reduce food waste says more than 44 million people experience food insecurity in the U.S. and more than 145 billion meals are thrown away annually.
The event, held July 10-11 in Monterey, Calif., adds a session to look at the growing interest in fresh produce snacking.
A panel at the West Coast Produce Expo talked about how to attract future college graduates into careers in produce.