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

12/12/2023
Exploring the Protein Boom: The Main Ingredient Dominating Grocery Shelves
While they have more to choose from, protein-propelled shoppers are being driven by certain trends as 2024 gets underway

Lynn Petrak
12/12/2023
Instacart and Kroger Widen SNAP Partnership
Tech platform adds 1,600 more Kroger-owned stores for online acceptance

Lynn Petrak
12/12/2023
Kroger Revolutionizes Meal Prep With GE Appliances
Select wall ovens and ranges display shoppable meal ideas on touchscreens

Lynn Petrak
12/11/2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Another Foodtown Opens in Brooklyn
Allegiance Retail Services member holds grand opening in Boerum Hill community

Lynn Petrak
12/11/2023
Instacart Expands Delivery Options for Modern Workforce
Platform partners with Sharebite to offer fresh groceries and snacks for in-office and hybrid employees

Lynn Petrak
12/11/2023
Inflation Steady But Shoppers Still Cautious
Latest government data shows a 0.1% bump in food at home, as meat prices come down

Lynn Petrak
12/11/2023
Murray’s Cheese Adds Monthly Subscription Program
Kroger-owned retailer offers cheese lovers 5 gourmet options

Lynn Petrak
12/10/2023
Food Lion Expands Pickup and Delivery to 35 More Locations
Nearly all stores now offer Food Lion to Go digital ordering

Lynn Petrak
12/10/2023
Constellation Brands Shares Exec Updates
Several leaders take on new roles at beer, wine and spirits company

Lynn Petrak
12/10/2023
Grocery Worker Killed on the Job in Minneapolis
No motive given for violent attack at family-owned Oak Grove Grocery

Lynn Petrak