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

1/15/2025
H-E-B’s Dallas Expansion Continues
Company acquires 10-acre property within city limits

Lynn Petrak
1/15/2025
Target Provides Updates After Strong Holiday Season
Retailer raises its outlook and shares leadership changes

Lynn Petrak
1/14/2025
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food Products
Manufacturers have 2 years to switch to alternatives

Lynn Petrak
1/14/2025
Food Inflation Rises in 4 Categories
Latest CPI data underscores the ongoing priority on pricing

Lynn Petrak
1/14/2025
Ready-Made Meals Resonating Among Shoppers: Report
YouGov research shows more consumers seeking prepared foods and using air fryers

Lynn Petrak
1/13/2025
Meat, Berries and Prepared Foods Among 2024 Grocery Standouts
New data from 210 Analytics reveals strong category performers

Lynn Petrak
1/13/2025
Investment Firm Buys Majority Stake in Spindrift
Founder transitions to board role as firm names new CEO

Lynn Petrak
1/13/2025
Hormel Chief to Retire
Chairman, President and CEO Jim Snee to depart at end of fiscal year

Lynn Petrak
1/12/2025
Hershey’s Chairman, President and CEO Announces Retirement
Leader and previous PG Trailblazer Award winner Michele Buck to officially exit in mid-2026

Lynn Petrak
1/12/2025
Discounts Fuel Higher E-Grocery Sales in December
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus study shows clear delineations starting in mid-2024

Lynn Petrak