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
In response to a positive sample, Fresh Start Produce Sales recalled its standard cucumbers sold in several states.
The company earned the award for its Side Delights Amazables microwavable russet potatoes with sauce.
In a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, Instacart and Harris Poll show which stone fruit consumers favor and their unique buying habits.
Frank Burkhardt previously held roles at Holcim, L’Oréal Switzerland and Proctor & Gamble and will promote the importer’s new sustainable brand in Europe, Trudi’s.
Video: Come along for The Packer’s virtual booth visits from the West Coast Produce Expo.
Inspirational speakers, sustainability efforts and ample supplies of produce were among some of highlights of this year’s West Coast Produce Expo.
Starts to seasons, new marketing opportunities and displays, and growing produce segments were among the highlights of exhibitors’ booths at the 2024 West Coast Produce Expo.
Index Fresh’s avocado production and packing were the highlights of this farm tour as part of the West Coast Produce Expo.
A panel at the Sustainable Produce Summit looked at where the fresh produce industry falls short of consumer packaged goods when it comes to marketing its sustainability efforts.
Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been honored as the inaugural Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year winner.