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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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.
Sustainability efforts, ample volumes of produce and season kickoffs were among the highlights of some of the exhibitor booths at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show.
The Boise, Idaho-based company has been recognized for excellence on the Internet for its shopping and retail app.
Matt Zapczynski brings experience as a produce buyer for a wholesale grocery distributor.
Recently retired CEO of Star Produce David Karwacki was named The Packer’s 2024 Canadian Produce Person of the Year during the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show.
Elizabeth Mitcham, director emeritus of the Postharvest Technology Center, talks about innovations in postharvest technology, challenges to delivering fresh fruits and vegetables and the future of postharvest research.
In his State of the Fresh Produce Industry address, Ron Lemaire talked about the current political climate, the need for global sustainability goals and the need to focus on the consumer.
Ali Cox, CEO and founder of Noble West, an agriculture marketing consultancy, shares how specialty crop growers are currently using regenerative ag, its benefits and its potential for the future.
From yield forecasting to plant and weed identification, experts say the future is endless for the integration of artificial intelligence.