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

12/2/2021
PIM Brands Names New VP of Government Affairs
Norman Ross will lead public affairs and corporate communications functions for snack and confection CPG

Lynn Petrak
12/1/2021
OTC Sales Numbers Reflect Impact of Ongoing Pandemic
New data from Catalina reveals strong categories, brands

Lynn Petrak
12/1/2021
SpartanNash Driving Supply Chain and Sustainability Improvements
Michigan retailer and distributor announces plan to cut 7M miles from its fleet operations in ‘22

Lynn Petrak
12/1/2021
Natural Grocers Set to Welcome Customers to Relocated Colorado Store
Retailer opens larger site in Greeley

Lynn Petrak
12/1/2021
Publix Honors 12 Employees With Company’s Most Prestigious Award
Florida retailer recognizes recipients of 2020 and 2021 George W. Jenkins prize

Lynn Petrak
11/30/2021
McLane Announces New Grocery Supply Chain Leader
Industry vet Chris Smith joins company as president of McLane Grocery

Lynn Petrak
11/30/2021
Meijer Taps Employees to Choose Nonprofit Beneficiaries
Michigan retailer announces plans to donate nearly $3M to personally important causes

Lynn Petrak
11/30/2021
Amazon Powers Up More Renewable Energy Projects
Company’s wind and solar initiatives include 8 new U.S. sites

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2021
Farmers Market-Inspired Store Sets Up Shop in Chicago
WhatsGood Farm Shop to open in early December, followed by other locations

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2021
Giving Tuesday Is Back and Grocers Are Responding
Food and consumables retailers, services announce donations

Lynn Petrak