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

8/30/2023
How Upside Rescued 1 Million Pounds of Food
Grocery retailers can use fintech company's platform in fight against food waste

Lynn Petrak
8/29/2023
Fareway Debuts Latest Store in Iowa
LeClaire location opens near the Illinois border

Lynn Petrak
8/29/2023
Walmart's Online Grocery Sales Hit Record High
New report shows retailer’s dominance over supermarkets for 3rd consecutive quarter

Lynn Petrak
8/29/2023
Fair Trade USA Updates Coffee Program
Nonprofit certification group creates coffee advisory board to improve transparency and sustainability

Lynn Petrak
8/28/2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger Takes Starring Role at Lidl
Action star to become DIY brand ambassador for German retailer

Lynn Petrak
8/28/2023
Rich’s Taps Industry Leader to Head Up R&D and FSQA
Tracey Ziener joins company following tenure at Mars

Lynn Petrak
8/28/2023
Butterball Says This Year's Thanksgiving Festivities Will Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Turkey brand's report confirms consumer commitment to having turkey at center of the table

Lynn Petrak
8/27/2023
Which Grocers Score Highest for Animal Welfare Commitments?
2 food retailers earn an A on new ASPCA Supermarket Scorecard

Lynn Petrak
8/27/2023
Lunds & Byerlys Sets Opening Date for New Minnesota Store
Latest location aims to create a prepared foods destination

Lynn Petrak
8/24/2023
Does Grocery Delivery Really Cut Down on Emissions?
Recent study determined where the sustainability rubber meets the road

Lynn Petrak