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

11/9/2021
Inflation Woes Mount, Labor Department Releases Latest CPI Data
Food prices rose more than expected in October

Lynn Petrak
11/8/2021
Kansas Governor to Propose Bill Eliminating Grocery Tax
Midwest state has 2nd-highest food sales tax rate in U.S.

Lynn Petrak
11/8/2021
Pies, Pastries and Desserts: Trends in the Perimeter
Baked goods reflect conflicting demands for indulgence, health, and novel flavors and formats

Lynn Petrak
11/7/2021
SpartanNash Names New Chief Legal Officer
Illeana McAlary succeeds retailer’s retiring head attorney, Kathleen Mahoney

Lynn Petrak
11/7/2021
What’s Tops Among Uber Eats’ Grocery Customers?
Delivery service announces trending tastes, notes rising grocery orders in annual report

Lynn Petrak
11/4/2021
Drone Service Takes Off for Alabama Indie
Greer’s Markets to pilot new delivery service program in southern states

Lynn Petrak
11/3/2021
Holiday Outlook Somewhere Between Merry and Bright: Report
FMI shares consumer sentiments as holiday season starts

Lynn Petrak
11/3/2021
PCC Awards Annual Grants to Local Nonprofits
Funds will be used to improve local farms, organic food sources across diverse communities

Lynn Petrak
11/3/2021
Why Does Drew Brees Like to Grocery Shop?
Ahead of new promotion with Avocados from Mexico, NFL QB and Super Bowl champ shares his supermarket sentiments

Lynn Petrak
11/2/2021
Hormel Names New Group VP of Grocery Products
Jeff Frank succeeds retiring Luis Marconi in pivotal role

Lynn Petrak