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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Researchers at Penn State University discovered a new strain of blackleg, also known as soft rot, in potatoes sampled in the state. Blackleg can lead to significant loses for farmers.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak in fresh-cut and whole cantaloupe is now over. The outbreak sickened more than 407 people in the U.S.
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences shares the keys to the state’s strawberry success.
Buoyed by renewed interest in healthy produce, retailers say organic produce sales continue to grow and seem poised to continue throughout the year.
As consumer demand for sustainable packaging increases, companies like Emerald Packaging find innovative ways to meet the demand.
Corona, Calif.-based agribusiness said the new hires will help expand the company’s berry program and expand its share in food service.
In the company’s latest market report, it notes the overall crop size is down from the 2022 season and overall demand is now down 16% from last season.
The department said the grants will help strengthen the middle of the food chain in several states.
The company failed to secure a high enough value for its assets through auction, the company said it plans to liquidate assets including 13,500 acres.
Marketers recently shared the unique prospects that ample supply provides for retailers and consumers.