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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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A new report from Zilliant highlights strong interest in transparency and personalized pricing.
The company’s “Small Change, Big Difference” campaign replaced its iconic blue banana sticker with a pink sticker to advocate for breast cancer awareness.
During a November webinar, Circana provided 2024 trends data for fresh — including produce — with insights into multicultural consumers and a focus on value-driven shoppers.
The hub leverages internet-connected tech and artificial intelligence to provide real-time insights that improve supply-chain transparency for IFCO’s global customers.
Produce and plant-based options are featured on the holiday menu, the company says.
The retail grocers are featuring affordable, convenient Thanksgiving meal packages catering to budget-conscious families.
The companywide service initiative has evolved into an annual event featuring over 1,000 volunteers this year who participated in local initiatives.
As O’Connor Hospital’s fresh produce program delivered an impactful first season to older adults in need, it plans to expand the initiative in 2025.
Wonder announced its acquisition of GrubHub to facilitate restaurant, grocery and meal kit orders into one platform.
Intensifying competition for e-grocery customers has turbocharged U.S. demand as both total and delivery monthly sales set record highs.