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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
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.
Albertsons Media Collective’s in-store digital display network is designed to transform how brands connect with shoppers in the produce aisle.
Sam’s Club is the first U.S. retailer to offer the guacamole crafted by these third-generation avocado farmers.
Stephen Lucke, founder of Gardopia Gardens in San Antonio, is using school gardens and drought-smart agriculture to empower the next generation and grow healthier, more resilient communities.
As a fourth-generation farmer, Brooks is reimagining her family’s legacy with Ruby’s Happy Farm, an agritourism center where flowers, food and cultural education abound.
At a June 10 press conference, economic and farming leaders describe real-time fallout of rising input costs and shrinking markets.
Fifth-generation farmer Lawton Pearson is blending tradition with innovation to preserve and strengthen Georgia’s iconic peach and pecan farm for future generations.