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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
Mission Produce’s AvoIntel blog highlights avocados as the ultimate game-day snack this football season, with record-breaking sales, fan-favorite guacamole and strategic promotions driving their popularity nationwide.
Rescued produce was distributed across 29 counties served by the Atlanta Community Food Bank; fruit and other shelf-stable items were also distributed to the Augusta Food Bank, which was damaged during recent hurricanes.
The new platform evaluates the medium- and long-term climate risks facing an organization’s agricultural supply chain to secure sustainable sourcing.
Key trends shaping the future of the industry include increasingly advanced genetics and growers’ heightened focus on labor productivity and efficiencies, according to the recent study by RaboResearch.
Farm manager Chris Parks shared the news with the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, which celebrates the annual feat officially kicking off the season.
From citrus to other fruits, these crops are essential to the state’s economy but also provide opportunities for retailers to meet consumer demand.
The International Fresh Produce Association provided over 9,000 pounds of fresh produce and floral as decor and snacks for the annual Halloween celebration.
Former CEO Eric Lindberg has returned to lead the business while the company conducts a search for a successor.
The retail grocer highlights sustainability efforts in conjunction with the recognition for its leadership in reducing refrigerant emissions.
At this year’s IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, vendors brought a mix of innovation and tradition to the forefront, highlighting strategies to meet consumer demand for fresh ideas and forward-thinking approaches.