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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
The discount grocer said it is cutting prices on 25% of its selection to help shoppers celebrate summer without sticker shock.
In his newly released book, New Yorker writer John Seabrook reflects on his family’s agricultural dynasty and what its legacy reveals about the past, present and future of American farming.
Seedtime, a digital crop planning tool originally designed for backyard growers, is finding unexpected traction among small and mid-sized farmers looking to streamline their planting and harvesting schedules.
Canadian greenhouse grower, Mastronardi Produce, has earned multiple Superior Taste Awards from the International Taste Institute, recognizing the outstanding flavor of its tomatoes and strawberries alongside other standout winners in the fresh produce industry.
DCL International has developed a unique metal-based catalyst that removes ethylene from the atmosphere, extending the shelf life of fruits during storage and transportation and reducing global food waste.
The co-founder of VTEX discusses a recent turning point in the digital grocery wars, where grocers are no longer the customer but the product, and how Gen Z’s shopping habits highlight the sector’s vulnerability and strategic importance.
The 2025 Leamington Greenhouse Competition crowned the top tomato, pepper, cucumber and strawberry producers in Essex County, spotlighting excellence in the greenhouse-growing region.
The grower says it has completed a state-of-the-art cherry packing line to boost efficiency and capacity as part of a broader strategy to integrate and expand its fruit operations.
Last season, Melissa’s melon sales experienced a 73% sales lift, fueled by increased shopper demand for varietals that go beyond the basics, the company says.
Parks shares how she drives initiatives across the company’s global operations to ensure fresh produce remains safe from farm to table.