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
Bartlett and bosc pears from the Southern Hemisphere will run through June 1.
By monitoring wind-speed thresholds and deploying automated thermal irrigation, the producer is turning the unpredictable frost event into a manageable data point.
As Washington growers face rising costs and labor scarcity, a new partnership with Semillero de Ideas is transforming experienced harvesters into technical consultants to optimize orchard efficiency and automation.
Alexandra Martinez, senior digital marketing and sales associate with the Equitable Food Initiative, shares what makes a winning nomination and tips for the third annual award.
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles details how the industry moved from the legislative sidelines to the heart of the 2026 Farm Bill.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s vice president of sustainability shares how this new strategic path will standardize metrics and streamline efforts across the global supply chain.
The British Columbia-based greenhouse’s pilot of a decision-support system combines biological sensors and machine learning to develop a fully autonomous and climate-resilient growing system.
Known for Honeycrisp and SweeTango, the university’s new Superior Fruit Innovations program helps growers access new genetics like Super Snap and Big Flirt without the restrictions of traditional club models.
NCAE President John Hollay reports a change in how legislators and federal agencies view H-2A reform, pivoting toward a collaborative approach to protect the U.S. food economy.
From “perfect storms” to record-breaking shifts, University of Florida experts break down the devastating impact on specialty crops and why resilience remains the only path forward.