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

3/23/2023
Aligning Key Packaging Trends With Sustainability Goals
New report reveals long-term trends in package design and the circular packaging system

Lynn Petrak
3/23/2023
Cultivated Meat: Coming to Market Soon?
GOOD Meat clears FDA approval hurdle and awaits USDA review

Lynn Petrak
3/23/2023
White House Takes Aim at Hunger Eradication and Health Improvement
Grocers and CPGs respond with programs and solutions amid new guidance for food labels and sodium content

Lynn Petrak
3/22/2023
Kroger Going Big in Texas With Trio of New Marketplace Stores
H-E-B also widens footprint in highly competitive DFW area

Lynn Petrak
3/22/2023
Brands, Grocers Provide Ramadan Meal Solutions
Observation and fasting period begins this week and concludes on April 21

Lynn Petrak
3/22/2023
How the ‘Lipstick Effect’ Is Boosting the Beauty Category
New data affirms that shoppers are investing in indulgences to look and feel better

Lynn Petrak
3/21/2023
Consumers Are in a Clean and Tidy Mood
Data shows that elbow grease and a desire to declutter are boosting certain categories during spring cleaning

Lynn Petrak
3/21/2023
Storms and Excessive Rains Hit California’s Ag Business
Prices for fresh produce like strawberries and lettuce expected to edge up

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2023
Food and Ag Generate $8.6 Trillion for U.S. Economy
New report released on National Ag Day highlights farm-to-fork contributions

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2023
9,000 More Layoffs at Amazon
Job cuts are across HR, cloud computing, advertising and livestreaming groups

Lynn Petrak