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

12/8/2024
Publix Reveals Winners of Award Named After Company Founder
Grocer lauds team members who exemplify positive culture

Lynn Petrak
12/8/2024
Labor Department Investigating Alleged Hiring of Migrant Teens at HelloFresh Facility
Government probing meal prep company, its Factor subsidiary and staffing firm for practices at Aurora, Ill.-based plant

Lynn Petrak
12/5/2024
Erewhon Drops New Wearable Merch
SoCal grocer debuts clothing for winter and holiday season

Lynn Petrak
12/5/2024
How Retailer Subsidies Affect the Grocery Playing Field
Burt P. Flickinger III shares his opinion with Progressive Grocer on mergers, government funding and the ripple effect on grocers, consumers and communities

Lynn Petrak
12/5/2024
Nestlé USA Appoints New CEO and U.S. Market Chief
Longtime CPG leader Martin Thompson promoted to key position

Lynn Petrak
12/5/2024
EXCLUSIVE: A Grocery Legacy Is a Powerful Business Foundation
Progressive Grocer talks to chairman, president and CEO of Quad about his family roots and how they shape the marketing solutions company

Lynn Petrak
12/4/2024
Foxtrot Continues Its Reopening Streak
5th location of market and café unveiled on Dec. 5

Lynn Petrak
12/4/2024
Government Tries to Clear Up Confusion Over Food Date Labels
FDA and USDA seeking information from industry stakeholders, consumers to assess need for clarity

Lynn Petrak
12/3/2024
Hussmann Debuts New Outdoor CO2 Condensing Unit
Solution for low- and medium-temperature applications is engineered for flexibility and sustainability

Lynn Petrak
12/3/2024
Changes at the Top of Campbell’s
Mick Beekhuizen appointed president and CEO as Mark Clouse departs for NFL

Lynn Petrak