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

1/31/2024
Southeastern Grocers Honors Black History Month, Opens Annual Grant Program
Applications accepted through August for Romay Davis Belonging Inclusion and Diversity grant

Lynn Petrak
1/31/2024
Driscoll’s Names New Chief Commercial Officer
Former berry grower and longtime company leader Garland Reiter takes on key growth position

Lynn Petrak
1/31/2024
3 Legacy CPGs Announce Brand Overhauls
Ocean Spray, Mars and Pomi show off new looks, with updated products, packaging and campaigns

Lynn Petrak
1/30/2024
How Grocers and Brands Are Lining Up for Super Bowl Gains
Consumers expected to shell out $17.4B on foods, drinks and supplies for Feb. 11 big game

Lynn Petrak
1/30/2024
Bob’s Red Mill Appoints New VP of Sales
Jason Krzewinski joins executive team at grains and snack manufacturer

Lynn Petrak
1/30/2024
Costco Opens 1st Business Center in Alaska
Anchorage location offers 2-day delivery across the state

Lynn Petrak
1/29/2024
Instacart Now Accepts Online SNAP at 170 Retail Banners
Grocery tech company expands SNAP acceptance, chosen as partner for government summit

Lynn Petrak
1/29/2024
Which Grocers Rank Highest for Shopper Satisfaction?
Trader Joe's no longer No. 1 on American Customer Satisfaction Index

Lynn Petrak
1/28/2024
5 Noteworthy Frozen Food Trends
Conagra Brands releases 1st report on growth in frozen food sector

Lynn Petrak
1/28/2024
The Most Diverse Grocers
Newsweek recognizes several mid- and large-size food retailers as having greatest workplaces for diversity

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