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

9/17/2023
How Whole Foods Market Remains an Organic Trailblazer
Grocer marks 20 years since 1st organic retail certification

Lynn Petrak
9/17/2023
AeroFarms Emerges From Bankruptcy With New Plan
Indoor grower exits Chapter 11 with fresh backing and new CEO

Lynn Petrak
9/17/2023
New Store Concept in Georgia to Redefine Future of Grocery
FreshTake fuses grocery shopping, entertainment and recreation

Lynn Petrak
9/14/2023
Walmart Adds Video Storytelling to Searches
Company rolls out 1st on-site video advertising solution

Lynn Petrak
9/14/2023
How Coca-Cola Used AI to Create Its Latest Beverage
CPG launches limited-time Zero Sugar Y3000 that fuses tech into R&D

Lynn Petrak
9/14/2023
Southeastern Grocers Adds Items During Hispanic Heritage Month
Retailer’s banners offer a variety of products from Hispanic-owned brands

Lynn Petrak
9/13/2023
Will Chicago Be 1st City to Own a Grocery Store?
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces pursuit of municipally run stores to combat food insecurity

Lynn Petrak
9/13/2023
Popular Decongestants Deemed Ineffective
Following FDA panel findings, it remains to be seen if products containing phenylephrine will be pulled

Lynn Petrak
9/13/2023
How Toshiba Aims to Curb Grocery Shrink
Tech provider to unveil new security solution at Groceryshop

Lynn Petrak
9/12/2023
DiMere Names New President of DMB Packing
Jeff Dolan to lead California-based fresh tomato business

Lynn Petrak