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Jill Dutton

Jill Dutton, associate editor of The Packer, specializes in retail produce news, market trends and urban farming initiatives. With expertise in the rapidly evolving e-grocery landscape, she provides analysis on how digital platforms are reshaping food distribution. Jill is a prominent voice on sustainability and consumer trends, offering actionable insights that help businesses navigate shifting market demands. Her work explores the full produce journey — from farm to retail — featuring grower profiles, supply chain insights and emerging production models that shape American food systems.

Latest Stories
Ahold Delhaize USA revealed at Groceryshop 2025 in Las Vegas that it will launch Edge, a proprietary retail media platform built in-house for grocery, set to transform how CPGs and produce brands engage shoppers across digital and in-store channels starting January 2026.
This week’s Fresh Produce Fridays features Kendall Rae Johnson, a young Georgia farmer who shares how her passion for growing food earned her a full-ride scholarship to South Carolina State University.
The 10-year anniversary campaign delivers new signature items, exclusive product giveaways and the chance to win free groceries.
A new Columbia Business School study, “From People to Produce: How Appearance Bias Fuels Food Waste,” reveals how consumer preference for cosmetically perfect fruits and vegetables contributes to billions of pounds of food waste — meanwhile, companies like Misfits Market are working to change perceptions and reduce waste.
The redesign reflects Aldi’s broader strategy to unify its private labels under a stronger corporate identity, streamlining recognition for consumers.
From pistachios to almonds and black walnuts, nut suppliers are driving retail sales with new products, consumer trends and merchandising strategies that connect nutrition with convenience.
Kendall Rae Johnson, a 10-year-old Georgia farmer, is the youngest to receive a full-ride scholarship in agriculture to South Carolina State University. She says she’s only just begun.
Suppliers and retailers are moving beyond traditional placement to highlight nuts as everyday snacks, protein boosters and versatile ingredients.
The organization seeks to empower young men, ages 14 to 17, through hands-on agricultural training, creating future leaders in the industry.
Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct.15, celebrates not only the cultural contributions of Hispanic communities but the growing influence in retail, where consumer values, spending trends and authentic grocery experiences like SpartanNash’s new Supermercado Nuestra Familia shape the industry year-round.