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

12/6/2022
FDA’s Human Foods Program Gets an Independent Review
Panel of 3rd-party experts shares recommendations for improvement across agency’s structure and function

Lynn Petrak
12/5/2022
Meijer’s New-Concept Stores to Open in January
Smaller-format locations in Detroit area to welcome shoppers on Jan. 26

Lynn Petrak
12/4/2022
PepsiCo Ramps Up Reusable Models
Company expands platforms, packaging that accelerate sustainability progress

Lynn Petrak
12/1/2022
Congress Halts Potential Rail Strike in Its Tracks
Grocery industry leaders praise vote forcing unions and companies to agreement that will avoid supply chain disruption

Lynn Petrak
11/30/2022
Walmart Unveils New Initiatives to Combat HIV
Retailer shares update on World AIDS Day

Lynn Petrak
11/30/2022
How Sustainability Has Moved From an Idea to an Imperative
NielsenIQ report highlights consumer-driven transformation to greener business models

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2022
Despite Recent Popularity, Store Brands Have Yet to Reach Full Potential
IRI report on private label sheds light on growth areas and opportunities

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2022
DoorDash Announces Corporate Layoffs
Delivery platform cites high operating expenses as it slashes 1,250 jobs

Lynn Petrak
11/29/2022
Why Charity Is a Team Effort at Meijer
Retailer’s Team Gives program earmarks $3M to 500+ organizations in 2022

Lynn Petrak
11/28/2022
Biden Calls on Congress to Block Rail Strike
Legislators to vote on a no-stoppage mandate on Nov. 30

Lynn Petrak