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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
H-E-B produce department
Retail
H-E-B expands presence in Dallas-Fort Worth area
A new 130,000-square-foot store includes a produce section with organic and Texas-grown selections, as well as nutrition services, foodservice options and a floral department.
August 08, 2024 12:32 PM
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Salad bar
Industry
AWG, Picadeli partner on salad bar solution for independent retailers
The partnership seeks to enhance the shopping experience and boost the profitability and competitiveness of AWG member retailers by offering high-quality, convenient and healthy meal options that are affordable.
August 08, 2024 07:26 AM
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Education
Natural Grocers to host kids class on preparing produce, healthy eating
The retailer is teaming up with the Foundation for Fresh Produce to offer “Nutrition 4 the Win,” which will emphasize children’s health and nutrition, just in time for the back-to-school season.
August 07, 2024 10:36 AM
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Retail
Walmart captures record 37% of U.S. e-grocery sales in Q2
A new online grocery market share analysis shows sales continue to shift away from supermarkets and toward Walmart as households search for more savings.
August 06, 2024 02:05 PM
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Retail
Tips for a fruitful fall: Marketing strategies to help boost produce sales to families
Understanding families and their unique needs and preferences during the back-to-school season allows retailers and suppliers to craft compelling campaigns that boost sales while fostering healthy eating habits.
August 06, 2024 08:51 AM
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Young lady hiding peach while stealing it in shop
Retail
Study reveals theft and fraud remain top challenges for food retailers
The study, “Retail Shrink and ORC: Theft and Fraud Remain Top Challenges for Food Retailers” is part of a series on retail shrink and organized retail crime and dives into developments on shrink from the U.K. and the U.S.
August 05, 2024 03:47 PM
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Retail
Tops produce team members go for Olympic Gold
Throughout the Tops Produce Olympics, store teams compete in categories such as Boxing with Berries, Surfing with Seedless (grapes), Cycling with Cherries and Weightlifting with Watermelons.
August 05, 2024 01:01 PM
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People
Field to Market appoints president
Carrie Vollmer-Sanders is a sixth-generation farmer with experience in collaborating with farmers, convening diverse leaders and addressing environmental challenges while maintaining a focus on business objectives.
August 02, 2024 03:22 PM
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Cathy Burns
Industry
IFPA announces full speaker lineup for Global Produce and Floral Show
The event features three keynote addresses and two key conversations for attendees with all-access passes.
August 02, 2024 07:31 AM
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Oranges
Industry
Sun World International acquires fruit variety rights manager Biogold
Biogold is a global supplier of citrus genetics. In addition to its mango breeding program, the company manages rights to mango varieties developed by third-party breeders.
August 01, 2024 12:47 PM
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