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

9/10/2024
Campbell’s to Drop ‘Soup’ From Company Name
Update comes as CPG continues to pursue growth in snacks, meals and beverages

Lynn Petrak
9/10/2024
Grocery Inflation Flat, But Issue Still Bumpy
Latest CPI data shows food-at-home prices were unchanged in August

Lynn Petrak
9/9/2024
Seafood Category Gets New Sales Hook
There’s room for growth in retail seafood, with potential in fresh, frozen and shelf-stable varieties, and a focus on messaging

Lynn Petrak
9/9/2024
EXCLUSIVE: An Up-Close Look at ALDIgo Checkout Tech
Progressive Grocer visits store in Aurora, Ill., to learn more about Grabango vision-based system

Lynn Petrak
9/9/2024
EXCLUSIVE: What Does the Viral ‘Grocery Tourism’ Trend Mean for Local Retailers?
Progressive Grocer talks with industry leaders about impact and opportunity of short-term visits

Lynn Petrak
9/9/2024
Amazon Fresh Debuts Lower-Priced Private Label Line
Grocery banner announces other value-focused enhancements to physical and online stores

Lynn Petrak
9/8/2024
Wakefern Looking for Up-and-Coming Brands
Co-op hosts supplier summit to identify, support local vendors

Lynn Petrak
9/8/2024
Gordon Food Service, Walmart Exec Joins Mama’s Creations
Skip Tappan named COO at deli/prepared foods company

Lynn Petrak
9/8/2024
Target Debuts Its 1st Exclusive Collection for Pets and Pet Lovers
The Cuddle Collab features products for fur babies and humans, launched with a new social media “series”

Lynn Petrak
9/5/2024
Nissin Foods Hires New Chief HR Officer
Karen Robinson to lead people and talent group for the producer of original Top Ramen and Cup Noodles

Lynn Petrak