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 companies unveiled this latest iteration of the autonomous sprayer to offer growers a more sustainable spraying option.
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Washington Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney talks about state legislation’s affect on the fresh produce industry there and what that could mean for the rest of the country.
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The company says new additions to the sales team will help it add territories and grow in market space in the Midwest.
This new funding from Cargill Financial Services International is part of the indoor agriculture company’s amended credit facility to continue expansion plans.
The Hass Avocado Board’s recent avocado holiday retail recap showed strong Independence Day and Labor Day sales, as customers purchased more than 2 million bagged avocados in the third quarter.
Projects include researching the giant hornet, pest detection in stone fruit, and disease-free citrus planting materials.
The Pennsylvania-based mushroom grower updated its website to include nutrition, varieties grown and also sections for retailers, distributors and foodservice customers.