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

2/27/2022
Kroger Invests $1.1M in Racial Equity Efforts
Funds will be donated as part of Changemaker grant and Next Generation scholarship program

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2022
Investors Pump Flashfood With $12.3M in New Funding
Latest round will help company expand its mission to reduce food waste while delivering savings to shoppers

Lynn Petrak
2/27/2022
SpartanNash Updates Private Label Cheeses
Refreshed line of Our Family cheeses includes product, package improvements

Lynn Petrak
2/24/2022
PMMI Media Group Head Moves to Expanded Role at PMMI
Longtime media leader to expand outreach for packaging and processing group

Lynn Petrak
2/24/2022
Meijer Donates $1.2M to Boys & Girls Clubs
Funds will be shared among 2 dozen Midwest chapters to enhance local programs, services

Lynn Petrak
2/24/2022
H-E-B to Break Ground on 3rd Store in Dallas Area
Texas goes deeper into North Texas with latest sites

Lynn Petrak
2/24/2022
Indie Grocer Expands Footprint in Utah
Lee’s Marketplace opens latest location in Herriman

Lynn Petrak
2/23/2022
NYC Curbing Instant-Needs Delivery Ads?
Citing safety concerns, councilman proposing bill banning advertising of within-minutes fulfillment

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2/23/2022
SpartanNash Reports Strong Quarter, Mixed Fiscal Year
Michigan food solutions company posts gains for Q4 and some declines for the year

Lynn Petrak
2/23/2022
Giant Co. Axes Fees and Minimum Orders for Pickup
Move enhances digital offerings for Giant Direct, Martin’s Direct users

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