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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
As Hatch chile season sparks consumer excitement and roasting events across the country, New Mexico’s onions also shine, offering a flavorful complement to the state’s iconic pepper.
As Food Forward approaches a historic milestone in produce recovery, its Wholesale Produce Recovery initiative continues to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to communities facing hunger and hardship.
The milestone marks a significant step in expanding international markets for Georgia’s signature fruit and highlights the success of recent trade and technology efforts.
Suppliers are expanding their lineups of fresh refrigerated products as shoppers seek convenience, global flavors and healthier choices.
In its first quarter earnings report, Kroger recognized an impairment charge of $100 million related to the planned closing of approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months.
The indoor farming market is expanding rapidly, driven by urban agriculture, advanced technologies and rising demand for sustainable, pesticide-free fresh produce.
From Memphis to Nashville and Chattanooga, urban farms throughout the state are reclaiming land, reviving food traditions and redefining what it means to grow community in the heart of a city.
Good Housekeeping’s annual Best Snack Awards spotlight creative, flavorful and nutritious snacks, and this year, plenty of produce companies made the list with healthy and tasty dips, fruits and nuts.
While Hatch chile season might steal the spotlight this summer, Hatch sweet onions are giving fans a delicious reason to celebrate early.
A new report from Coresight Research and Simbe shows a 151% surge in planned tech investments amid pricing volatility, labor pressure and shrinking margins.