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

8/13/2023
Big Changes at the Top for Kraft Heinz
Legacy food company announces CEO transition

Lynn Petrak
8/13/2023
Southeastern Grocers Launches Donation Drive to Support Local Schools
Register campaign, reusable bag sales part of retailer’s commitment to education

Lynn Petrak
8/10/2023
UNFI Helps Grocers Prep for Winter Selling Season
Natural wholesaler spotlights 500+ new offerings and debuts new guidebook for indies

Lynn Petrak
8/10/2023
Island Pacific Unveils New Store in SoCal
Indie celebrates its Filipino culture and offerings

Lynn Petrak
8/9/2023
Value-Added Proteins Reflect Consumers' Tastes, Lifestyles
These proteins are gaining momentum at meat case as shoppers seek more options for convenience, experience, price and flavor

Lynn Petrak
8/9/2023
HelloFresh Stays Ahead of Market Softness
Despite lower active users, meal kit company reports highest-ever adjusted EBITDA

Lynn Petrak
8/9/2023
Food Inflation Lingers This Summer
Latest government data shows a 0.3% bump in grocery prices in July

Lynn Petrak
8/9/2023
Instacart Now Accepts SNAP Online in All States
Grocery tech company 1st to offer digital benefit nationwide

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2023
E-Grocery Sales Down in July
New report shows online sales dropped 7% from previous year

Lynn Petrak
8/8/2023
Food Sentiments Mirror Spending Ability: Report
New research from Purdue University also shows food-at-home outlay still rising

Lynn Petrak