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

3/7/2022
Foxtrot Expands 'Up & Comers' Awards for Startup Brands
This year’s program focuses on female-owned small makers

Lynn Petrak
3/6/2022
Grocers Launch Relief Efforts for Ukrainians
SpartanNash, Kroger and National Co+op Grocers among others supporting humanitarian aid

Lynn Petrak
3/6/2022
NCA Sweetens Member Engagement Efforts
Confectioners group names Lee Anne Pirrello as VP, member value and engagement strategy

Lynn Petrak
3/6/2022
H-E-B Preserves, Celebrates Site History in New Location
West Austin store will feature memorabilia and bricks from original café and music venue

Lynn Petrak
3/3/2022
Timing Is Everything for Natural Grocers’ Latest Promotion
Retailer introduces campaign for daylight saving switch

Lynn Petrak
3/3/2022
Animal-Free Protein Cultivating in North Carolina
Urban Crop Solutions and Tiamat Sciences partner to accelerate alt-meat development

Lynn Petrak
3/3/2022
Saladworks Swoops into Central Florida With New Partnership
On the heels of several co-branded retail locations, fast-casual salad franchise collaborates with Combo Kitchen for 20 new ghost kitchens

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2022
Instacart Commits $1M to Support Women-Owned CPGs
Effort to widen brand exposure via Instacart Ads Initiative part of company’s ESG outreach

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2022
Amazon Fresh Adds Another Illinois Location
New store in Naperville features the area’s 1st Just Walk Out technology

Lynn Petrak
3/2/2022
Meijer Moves Ahead With Solar Project
Midwest retailer signs energy power purchase agreement with sustainable solutions provider

Lynn Petrak