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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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Global Produce and Floral Show attendees can check out the brand’s new white and purple Single Sweets and learn about its vision for the future of sweetpotato shopping and consumption.
Over the next few weeks, a phased rollout will add digital tap-to-pay service to H-E-B stores.
The company says it will bring its produce inventory management and ordering tools to Queen’s Price Chopper, Ray’s Apple Market, and Pruett’s Foods stores.
Fresh carrot products will launch under the Bolthouse Fresh consumer brand name, bringing healthy convenience to retail and foodservice customers, the company says.
Hortifrut says BerryReality is a new way to connect with its stakeholders about the growing experience, innovation and sustainable practices.
Pomegranate arils offer a convenient and ready-to-eat option for consumers, making it easy to enjoy the flavors and health benefits without the hassle of peeling and deseeding.
Frieda’s says its selection of superfoods are crafted to meet the demand of health-conscious consumers seeking fresh, flavorful foods that support their well-being.
Rice Fruit Co. says visitors to its booth will have a chance to find a new favorite from its wide range of apples while discovering their “Apple Era.”
Four Peck’s Markets have joined the member-owned grocery cooperative through their parent company, PSK Supermarkets.
In the “Market Navigator” report, Coresight provided the size and trajectory of the U.S. grocery retail sector for 2024 and beyond and critical factors impacting the sector’s growth.