Lynn Petrak

Senior Editor

Author Profile

Lynn Petrak is senior editor at Progressive Grocer and a veteran of the food retailing industry with nearly 30 years of experience. Lynn is well-versed in all aspects of the industry and has also contributed to brands including Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Meat & Poultry, Dairy Field, Farm to Plate, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Retailer and Store Brands. Lynn held key communications roles with dairy and beef trade associations. She has also taught journalism classes and earned a journalism degree from Northern Illinois University in 1991.

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ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

4/20/2025
Fresh Express Debuts Crisp New Look
Salad kit maker reveals brand refresh

Lynn Petrak
4/20/2025
Baldor Specialty Foods Acquires Golden Packing
Deal enhances distributor’s offering of premium center-of-the-plate proteins

Lynn Petrak
4/19/2025
What Value Means to Protein Shoppers
Value-added proteins run the gamut as brands and grocers capitalize on versatility and flavor

Lynn Petrak
4/17/2025
Maverik Expands to 21st State
Fuel and c-store operator enters new market, continues Kum & Go rebrands

Lynn Petrak
4/17/2025
Trader Joe’s Drops Locations of Several New Store Sites
Retailer unveils 2 stores this month and announces plans for several more

Lynn Petrak
4/16/2025
Whole Foods Market Names Supplier All-Star Winners
Grocer recognizes both longtime and emerging brands across several categories

Lynn Petrak
4/16/2025
How ALDI Brings Summer Adult Beverages to Market
Progressive Grocer talks with buying director about the strategies behind flavor-forward alcohol and a purposeful range of formats

Lynn Petrak
4/15/2025
Foodtown Completes Conversion of Staten Island Store
Location transitions from large-scale deli to one-stop-shop marketplace

Lynn Petrak
4/15/2025
Grocery Workers March in SoCal for Better Wages
Union members from Ralphs, Vons and Stater Bros. stage action following expiration of contract

Lynn Petrak
4/15/2025
What Do March Sales Figures Reveal About Shopper Mindsets?
Latest data from 210 Analytics, Circana and U.S. Census Bureau reflect ongoing cook-at-home habits

Lynn Petrak