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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
Icafolin-methyl represents the first new weed-killing chemistry in more than 30 years.
From predictive maintenance to intelligent inventory management, AI is transforming the way grocers manage produce operations, driving both efficiency and shopper engagement.
The foundation has opened its 2025 Feeding Forward Grant application cycle amid a growing need for support as food banks and SNAP face increased demand and reduced federal assistance.
A new SensaPay study reveals the top spending categories that consumers refuse to cut, prioritizing fresh produce, meat and dairy as leading essentials in 2025.
Four social media influencers who live and work on farms share how the viral #FarmGirlSummer trend is offering an authentic look at rural life — while building connections, educating viewers and challenging stereotypes along the way.
Brian Dey of Four Seasons Produce shares how strong retailer-supplier partnerships are shaping merchandising strategies and boosting produce sales.
As consumers continually seek new ways to eat healthy, foodservice is evolving with fresh produce at the core.
National restaurant chain Culver’s invites guests to nominate farmers for a chance to win a VIP concert experience at the iconic Field of Dreams Movie Site.
From sweet mangoes to zesty passion fruit, Save Mart, Dole and J&C Tropicals are leaning into the tropical spirit on July 18 to celebrate exotic flavors.
Uber Eats is adding Wegmans, 7-Eleven, El Super, Albertson’s and more to its growing list of grocery and convenience merchants that accept SNAP EBT payment.