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

6/1/2020
Dairy Brands Ramp Up Variety, Innovation
Plant-based alternatives help create a new look in the department

Lynn Petrak
4/30/2020
Grilling Season Is Not Canceled
As outdoor barbecues start to sizzle, a look at what's going on the grill and why

Lynn Petrak
3/23/2020
Frozen Foods See a Resurgence, Attract New Fans
Manufacturers and retailers work to keep them buying

Lynn Petrak
9/19/2019
Increasing Diversity of Breakfast Solutions
Grocers need to innovate as shoppers' tastes and habits change

Lynn Petrak
7/7/2019
Grocers Engage Consumers With Gourmet Items for Special Occasions
Maximize the $150B-and-growing specialty food category in-store

Lynn Petrak
6/13/2018
Grocers Help Consumers Find the Right Wellness-Minded Snacks
Consumers seeking more food value in their snacking

Lynn Petrak
3/6/2018
Grocers Rethink Frozen Foods as Daypart Solutions
Retailers point to innovative products, pair items with fresh and center-store foods

Lynn Petrak
2/14/2018
Grocers Answer the Question: 'What's For Dinner?'
New items, better variety, clever merchandising contribute to sales, loyalty

Lynn Petrak
12/18/2017
5 Ways to Get Consumers to Warm Up to Frozens
Innovation in the section will draw shoppers

Lynn Petrak
11/21/2017
Plant-Based, Savory Options Next Big Yogurt Trend?
Brands race to find category's next big Greek-style development

Lynn Petrak