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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Sustainable Produce Summit panelists discussed how factors like climate, resource efficiency and consumer demands are influencing seed cultivation and fruit breeding, as well as the future of produce production.
At the recent Sustainable Produce Summit, panelists on the “Biodiversity and the Future of Food” session looked at current requirements and broader implications in the supply chain.
Frank Yiannas, former FDA deputy commissioner of food policy and response, and Steve Statler, chief marketing officer and head of food safety with Wiliot, share how technology can help improve efficiency.
The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors leaders — including Jen Velasquez, vice president of marketing for Full Tilt Marketing — playing pivotal roles in their organizations and the fresh produce industry.
The association gave $5,000 in grants to five schools to support initiatives that highlight fruits and vegetables and healthy eating.
The Packer’s 2024 Women in Produce honors eight industry leaders — including New York Apple Association President and CEO Cynthia Haskins — playing pivotal roles in their own organizations and the fresh produce industry.
The company recently harvested its first fair-trade strawberries, which it says continues its sustainable and socially responsible farming.
The company’s farms and packing facility are now fair-trade certified, which builds upon its GlobalG.A.P. and Rainforest Alliance certifications.
Chris Sandwick, marketing director for Hess Bros. Fruit Co., talks about the introduction of WildTwist and the challenges of marketing new apple varieties in a competitive market in this “Tip of the Iceberg” episode.
Following eradication efforts, the state’s department of agriculture removed the Oriental fruit fly quarantine, though it remains in place in six other areas of the state.