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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 grocer has made the list for 11 consecutive years, ranking No. 5 of the 20 best large retail workplaces this year.
All the company’s premium varieties are available in bag and bulk items and have complementary POS material to help market the product at the store level.
The company said the product has not only expanded its presence in the market but also undergone significant enhancements to meet the evolving tastes and preferences of consumers.
With five greenhouse locations in central Mexico, Globalmex International said it has been harvesting its roma tomato crop for over a month, yielding exceptional results.
Customers, associates and partners are invited to join the company’s Nourishing Neighbors charitable program on the mission to end hunger by collectively contributing 1 million volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations.
With sales of organic fruits and vegetables outpacing conventional, the company is focusing expanded organic marketing efforts on three specific consumer generations in strategic organic growth markets across the U.S.
A new Circana report offers insights on how U.S. consumers are redefining dinnertime. The company’s industry adviser for consumer goods and foodservice spoke with The Packer about habits specific to produce.
The fast-casual chain says the initiative will promote the fruit’s rich nutritional profile that includes monounsaturated fats to support heart health, nearly 20 essential vitamins and minerals, ample dietary fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants.
The hiring initiative for store and warehouse associates comes as the discount grocer continues to open new stores throughout the U.S.
The merger unites two trusted names in the juice industry, strengthens both brands and enhances the ability to serve customers with excellence in quality and customer service coast-to-coast, says Perricone Farms.