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

3/24/2024
EXCLUSIVE: How Traceability Shortcuts Can Prove Costly to Food Safety
Progressive Grocer talks to expert Frank Yiannas about the intersection of FSMA rules and technology

Lynn Petrak
3/24/2024
Meat Trends Worth Heeding
Annual Meat Conference reveals industry, consumer movements affecting this large category

Lynn Petrak
3/24/2024
DeCA Now Accepts Online SNAP/EBT Payments
Agency also announces best commissaries for 2023

Lynn Petrak
3/21/2024
Meijer Asking for Shoutouts for Special LPGA Tournament Promotion
Retailer seeking input for video on event’s 10th anniversary

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Lessons From the Hamburger Helper Relaunch
Progressive Grocer tours Eagle Foods' new facility for a look at legacy brand innovation

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2024
Holiday Entertaining Guide: Spring & Summer Edition
Grocers and brands offer a host of solutions for celebrations that draw shoppers

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2024
Tech Company Adds EV Hosting Option
Grocers can take advantage of no upfront costs, custom branding

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2024
SpartanNash Promotes Nicole Zube to Chief Human Resources Officer
Former SVP joins c-suite and continues successful People First strategy

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2024
3 Takeaways From ‘The Power of Meat 2024’ Study
Study’s author and FMI’s VP of fresh foods weigh in on key implications for grocers, including the big generational gap in meat purchases

Lynn Petrak
3/19/2024
Epsilon Updates Retail Media Platform Powered by Advanced Tech
Ad and marketing company fuses AI and people-based intelligence for optimal engagement

Lynn Petrak