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

1/17/2022
Southeastern Grocers Broadens DEI Support
Florida retailer announces expansion of its charitable outreach programs

Lynn Petrak
1/13/2022
Detroit Gets Another New Indie Grocery Store
Grobbel’s to open neighborhood market, as other grocers plan Motor City presence

Lynn Petrak
1/13/2022
Acosta’s Experts Weigh In on Outlook for CPGs
As pandemic fallout continues, firm’s leaders foresee elevated in-store experiences, greater comfort with online shopping, uptick in away-from-home dining

Lynn Petrak
1/13/2022
Kraft Heinz Announces New Position, Exec
Seasoned CPG pro Dafne Hefner appointed as chief strategy and transformation officer

Lynn Petrak
1/13/2022
New Urban Farm Sprouts in Arizona
Green Planet Group’s Healing the Earth Farms to grow microgreens for retail customers

Lynn Petrak
1/12/2022
H-E-B Announces Annual Education Award Finalists
Texas retailer highlights importance of leadership in education

Lynn Petrak
1/12/2022
Roster of 'Upcycled Certified' Products Grows
Upcycled Food Association reports growing interest in such items

Lynn Petrak
1/11/2022
Inflation Rate at Almost a 40-Year High
Many food-at-home prices climb, but latest government report shows some relief in proteins

Lynn Petrak
1/11/2022
Big Leadership Changes at Gelson’s
SoCal retailer announces new COO, CIO, CFO

Lynn Petrak
1/11/2022
Natural Grocers Kicks Off New Healthy Eating Program
'21 Days to a Healthier You' in-person and virtual classes help customers jump start better habits

Lynn Petrak