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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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Shoppers at the Visalia, Calif., location can now create fresh, made-to-order guacamole tailored to their taste preferences.
The USDA has outlined federal resources available to help farmers, families and communities recover from Hurricane Helene, including programs for impacted producers, rural development support and nutrition assistance initiatives.
Fresh ideas, exciting rebrands and unexpected finds were part of the highlights at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Oct. 17-19.
The foundation sought registered dietitians at two international events to help scale efforts to boost produce consumption.
From budget-conscious shopping preferences to new and bold flavor discovery, Kroger’s trend predictions provide a look at what’s in store in the year ahead.
In its 10th annual report, the retailer names its top 10 food and beverage trends for 2025.
At the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Robert Schueller of Melissa’s Produce offered a media presentation on produce trends to watch in the coming year.
Avocados From Mexico and the legendary tight end and four-time NFL champion want to help shoppers throw the ultimate Big Game watch party with the “Always a Good Bowl” campaign.
Pure Flavor’s Amōra mini melons were selected at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show as the Best Product Promo winner from among over 210 entries in the trade show’s Fresh Ideas showcase.
Residents and schools can nominate a favorite elementary school in Northern California or Nevada to win a learning garden, courtesy of Raley’s.