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

10/3/2024
KROGER IN COURT: Kroger Touts Track Record of Efficiencies
Attorneys in Seattle and Denver underscore past investments as a sign of commitment to inclusive improvements

Lynn Petrak
10/3/2024
Supply Chain Bottlenecks Averted After Port Strike Suspended
Longshoremen’s group and USMX reach tentative deal, welcomed by retail leaders

Lynn Petrak
10/2/2024
Boar’s Head Taps Food Safety Expert Frank Yiannas as Chief Food Safety Advisor
Former FDA Deputy Commissioner takes on interim role as fallout from deadly Listeria outbreak continues

Lynn Petrak
10/2/2024
Relief Efforts Continue as Grocers Make a Difference in Helene's Wake
Ingles shares update on operations, as a flood victim tells Progressive Grocer that retailer was a lifesaver

Lynn Petrak
10/2/2024
Chomps Names 1st CFO
Snack maker elevates SVP Tim Bosslet to key position

Lynn Petrak
10/2/2024
Labor Actions Heat Up Across Supply Chain
Amazon warehouse workers in San Francisco latest to partner with Teamsters, as Longshoremen’s strike continues

Lynn Petrak
10/1/2024
Peck’s Markets Now Part of Allegiance Retail Services
Employee owners vote in unison for deal that expands co-op’s New York footprint and bolsters grocer’s capabilities

Lynn Petrak
10/1/2024
EXCLUSIVE: ALDI’s VP Dishes on Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Progressive Grocer talks with Scott Patton about flavor innovations on shelf

Lynn Petrak
10/1/2024
FDA Officially Debuts Human Foods Program
Agency’s new structure now in effect, designed for collaboration and rapid responses

Lynn Petrak
10/1/2024
Most Shoppers Prefer a Store With Robots: Study
Progressive Grocer talks with Simbe about survey results and the company’s expansion into Turkey with CarrefourSA

Lynn Petrak