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

7/5/2022
Karns Foods Takes Control of Beef Supply Chain
Independent retailer launches 1st-ever locally sourced and owned USDA Premium Angus beef

Lynn Petrak
7/4/2022
July Brings Fresh Round of High-Profile Recalls
CDC, FDA identify items tied to Listeria cases and positive microbial samples

Lynn Petrak
7/4/2022
US Foods Boosts Its Chef’store Banner
Foodservice distributor plans to open 4 more physical stores

Lynn Petrak
6/30/2022
Wakefern Makes a Move With Key Leaders
Co-op announces several changes across its team

Lynn Petrak
6/30/2022
Where Did the Last-Mile Robots Go in California?
Save Mart’s autonomous delivery partner Starship Technologies grounds fleet in that area

Lynn Petrak
6/29/2022
Hostess Brands Appoints 1st Chief Sustainability Officer
Darryl Riley will lead snacking company’s ESG initiatives

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2022
Festivities, Fireworks – and Scaled-Back Cookouts for the Fourth?
New insights highlight food trends and impact of inflation on celebrations

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2022
From Cherry Blossom Water to Chicken Tots: Best New Grocery Products Named
People Magazine publishes annual list of 65 favorites

Lynn Petrak
6/26/2022
Food City Opens New Store in Tennessee
Location near Chattanooga reflects retailer’s expansion plans and booming population across its footprint

Lynn Petrak
6/23/2022
Retail Pharmacies and Health Clinics Readying Pediatric COVID-19 Shots
FDA and CDC approval allows in-store doses for children ages 3+

Lynn Petrak