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

12/19/2023
Consumers Reach for Snacks as Meal Ingredient
Frito-Lay and Quaker release findings from annual survey of snackers

Lynn Petrak
12/19/2023
Year-End Food Recalls Put Consumer Health at Risk
Certain beverages, produce, chicken and snacks pulled from shelves due to food safety concerns

Lynn Petrak
12/18/2023
Supermarkets Help Shoppers Celebrate New Year's Eve at Home
The Fresh Market, Whole Foods and Gelson’s among retailers offering meal packages and entertaining tips

Lynn Petrak
12/18/2023
Hain Celestial Names New Chief People Officer
Amber Jefferson to lead global HR function at health and wellness CPG

Lynn Petrak
12/18/2023
Meijer Spreads Holiday Cheer With Gift Card Donations
Customers and associates surprised with shopping sprees

Lynn Petrak
12/18/2023
Dom’s Kitchen & Market Headed for the ‘Burbs
Chicago grocer announces plans for new store northwest of city

Lynn Petrak
12/17/2023
What’s Ahead for Dry January?
New products, promos aimed at those attempting to avoid alcohol next month

Lynn Petrak
12/14/2023
Chobani Acquires La Colombe
Coffee company’s offerings complement Chobani’s food brands

Lynn Petrak
12/14/2023
Dollar Stores Curbing Sales, Jobs at Independent Grocers
UConn study reveals impact of fast-growing discount chains in rural areas

Lynn Petrak
12/13/2023
Allegiance Retail Services Officially Appoints Joe Fantozzi as President and COO
6-year company veteran named to interim position earlier this fall

Lynn Petrak