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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This new rule calls for systems-based agriculture water assessments to determine and guide measures to minimize risks from preharvest agriculture water use.
Bart Minor, who has served as president of the Mushroom Council for 26 years, will step down from his role this year.
California Citrus Mutual said the proposed farm bill would allocate more than $25 million in funding to the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to discover a cure for Huanglongbing.
Following the January launch in China for the Lunar New Year, Rubyglow — a yellow pineapple with a deep red outer shell — will be available directly from select grocery and fresh produce retailers nationwide.
Kellen Stailey Martin will lead the company’s marketing strategy and implementation, as well as oversee the marketing team.
Come along for The Packer’s virtual booth visits from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show.
Representatives with three U.S.-based retailers addressed challenges and opportunities the produce industry faces during a panel at the recent Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show.
Brad Schuler, a 25-year veteran of the global brand, to helm the global company and see the introduction of enterprise software with AI capabilities, new production assets and more.
The Packer’s booth visits at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show, April 23-25, included space-themed giveaways, large crops, new products and sustainable packaging.
Exhibitors at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show talked about upcoming seasons, renewed connections and new packaging during the event held April 23-25.