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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.

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Author Kelsey Timmerman discusses his latest book, “Regenerative Earth,” and what he learned from farmers using nature-based practices to reshape the future of food.
PRS In Vivo’s Retail Lab combines supermarket simulations with eye tracking and behavioral analysis to help grocers better understand what drives produce purchases and how to optimize the in-store experience.
Major grocers such as H-E-B, Amazon, Walmart and Publix have stepped in with donations, supplies and logistical support to aid victims of the devastating July 4 floods in central Texas.
Online grocery rings are up $9.8 billion in monthly sales, while in-store sales slip as households shift where they buy most of their groceries, finds Brick Meets Click.
Gelson’s Markets is partnering with retail tech firm Upshop to implement AI-driven operations that enhance efficiency, reduce waste and elevate the in-store experience across its Southern California locations.
The Packer explores the bold flavor of Hatch chiles, from the fields of New Mexico to grocery store roasting stations and at-home kitchens.
According to Placer.ai’s 2025 Grocery Report, fresh produce is fueling growth as consumers make more frequent, shorter trips to fresh-format and value-focused stores, favoring smaller store layouts and culturally relevant offerings.
As the nation celebrates blueberries this July, growers and marketers alike are embracing data-driven innovation and consumer trends to keep the beloved berry front and center.
With a network of over 200 gardens and food forests across seven counties, Denver Urban Gardens is cultivating more than food — it’s growing community leadership, health equity and environmental resilience.
With the United Nations’ designation of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, ag leaders reflect on the economics of cooperatives.