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

6/13/2023
Whole Foods Market Shares Winning Roster of Supplier All-Stars
Grocer honors brands that meet high standards for quality and innovation and align with its core values

Lynn Petrak
6/13/2023
UNFI Restructures Service Regions
Natural foods wholesaler to operate from 3 geographic areas, eliminates 150 jobs

Lynn Petrak
6/13/2023
Krasdale Celebrates Grand Opening of Largest Solar Project in the Bronx
Wholesaler’s new rooftop system to generate 3.4M kWH of energy a year

Lynn Petrak
6/13/2023
Hy-Vee Unveils Largest Store to Date in Nebraska
Latest location welcomes shoppers in Gretna

Lynn Petrak
6/12/2023
AI Gets Real for Many Businesses
New insights affirm that ChatGPT and other AI-powered tech are on grocers’ minds, as more companies invest in capability

Lynn Petrak
6/12/2023
Grocery Inflation Steady in May
Food-at-home prices rise a slight 0.1% during the month, per government data

Lynn Petrak
6/12/2023
Uber Adds Grocery Delivery Through Health Division
Payers and providers can have items sent directly to patients to unlock the value of food as medicine

Lynn Petrak
6/11/2023
EXCLUSIVE: A Family Grocery Regroups and Rebuilds After Devastating Hurricane
Progressive Grocer talks with 4th-generation grocer Calli Johnson of Florida-based Bailey’s General Store

Lynn Petrak
6/11/2023
GroceryTech Event Presents Full Slate of Forward-Thinking Speakers
Industry leaders will gather in Cincinnati July 12-14 to share insights, best practices and networking opportunities

Lynn Petrak
6/8/2023
Value, New Products on Wish Lists at UNFI Holiday Show
Natural wholesaler's event draws 2,500+ participants

Lynn Petrak