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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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The full impact of tariffs remains uncertain, raising more questions than answers as the industry navigates ongoing challenges and policy shifts, says Erin Mittelstaedt, CEO for The FruitGuys.
The region is a key hub for berry production, supplying retailers with an early season of fresh strawberries, blueberries and more.
Ibotta CEO Bryan Leach discusses how digital innovations are reshaping the way consumers shop for fresh produce and how retailers can leverage these trends to boost sales.
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Farmers, food advocates and community members gathered to discuss the future of urban agriculture in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
Tom Cingari Jr., vice president of produce, floral and e-commerce for Cingari Family Markets, highlights emerging produce trends including produce-centric snacking, hyperlocal sourcing and the rise of functional and medicinal fruits and vegetables.
Using sustainable and organic growing practices, Del Bosque Farms delivers common and specialty melon varieties to a growing consumer base.
Story Arc Consulting founder Steve Lerch recently spoke about ways to understand, engage and influence this digitally driven segment of shoppers.
Whether it was non-browning apples, juice to go, ready-to-eat lettuce or other advancements, GOPEX exhibitors showcased the flavor and experiences driving organic produce trends.
The new campaign emphasizes fresh produce as the focus for creating simple yet healthy meal options.