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

9/6/2022
Grocers Give Honest Feedback on State of the Industry
FMI releases annual "The Food Retailing Industry Speaks" report

Lynn Petrak
9/6/2022
How 1 Company is Trying to Save Family Dairy Farms
Stonyfield co-founder and former CEO shares efforts to assist hard-hit producers

Lynn Petrak
9/5/2022
Mushroom Council Launches New Multimedia Campaign
Promotion touts taste, versatility and value of mushrooms during inflationary times

Lynn Petrak
9/5/2022
102-Year-Old Winn-Dixie Associate Offers Secrets to Success
Romay Davis, recent Congressional Gold Medal honoree, and her leaders share her biggest inspirations

Lynn Petrak
9/1/2022
Meijer to Hold Great Lakes Beach Cleanup Events
Retailer teams up with environmental group to lead community projects in Michigan and Ohio

Lynn Petrak
9/1/2022
Meijer Launches New Store Format, Banner
Midwest retailer to open first Meijer Grocery stores in early 2023

Lynn Petrak
8/29/2022
New Round of Promotions at Dollar General
Discount retailer shares leadership updates

Lynn Petrak
8/25/2022
Meijer Keeps an Eye on Great Lakes Pollution
Midwest retailer funds program to clean up beaches with drones and other remote-controlled technologies

Lynn Petrak
8/25/2022
Why Aldi Is at the Sweet Spot of Food Retailing
Progressive Grocer talks with VP Joan Kavanaugh

Lynn Petrak
8/24/2022
Commodity Prices Easing Somewhat: Reports
Grain and beef prices slowing down as consumers adjust spending habits

Lynn Petrak