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

11/20/2022
How Organizations Are Fostering Food Entrepreneurs
Startup brands spotlighted for innovation, taste

Lynn Petrak
11/17/2022
‘Tis the Season for Sam’s Club Events
Warehouse retailer kicks off multi-channel entertainment promos and shopping events

Lynn Petrak
11/17/2022
USDA Proposes Changes to WIC Food Packages
Revisions include greater variety of fruits and vegetables, non-dairy substitutions

Lynn Petrak
11/16/2022
October Retail Sales Better Than Expected
Latest Census Bureau data reveals resilience in overall retail and grocery sector

Lynn Petrak
11/16/2022
Why the Frozen Veg Shelf Set Still Works
Lakeside Foods' consumer survey also reveals key purchase drivers of vegetable type and value

Lynn Petrak
11/14/2022
4 Notable Innovations in Private Label
Keeping tabs on trends at PLMA’s 2022 trade show

Lynn Petrak
11/13/2022
Who’s Tops in Innovative Store Brands?
PLMA names 100+ winners for 2022 Salute to Excellence awards

Lynn Petrak
11/10/2022
Food Production in Spotlight at UN Climate Summit
2022 event includes inaugural food and ag pavilions

Lynn Petrak
11/9/2022
Indoor Farms Coming to UNFI’s Distribution Centers
Wholesaler partners with Square Roots to co-locate hydroponic growing operations

Lynn Petrak
11/9/2022
Grocers Mark Veterans Day
U.S. service members and families honored with savings, free meals and other recognition

Lynn Petrak