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

9/12/2024
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Facility Tied to Listeria Outbreak
Company also establishes new food safety council and hires chief safety officer

Lynn Petrak
9/12/2024
Whole Foods Market Sets Opening Date for 1st Daily Shop
Smaller-format store in NYC to welcome shoppers on Sept. 18, as grocer readies 2 other larger stores in Massachusetts and Arizona

Lynn Petrak
9/12/2024
THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger Trial Heats Up; Ahold Delhaize Plots U.S. Future
Amazon Fresh’s quest for value shoppers and bankruptcy news from Big Lots also captured audiences this week

Lynn Petrak
9/11/2024
Catalina Crunch Appoints CFO
Natural CPG vet Sarah Van Houten to spearhead financial ops

Lynn Petrak
9/11/2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Amazon Fresh Moves Forward With Store Openings and Remodels
Progressive Grocer checks out refreshed store in outskirts of Chicago

Lynn Petrak
9/10/2024
The Best Places to Work in Retail
Regional grocers among companies recognized for dedication to employee experiences

Lynn Petrak
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