Lynn Petrak

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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

11/22/2023

SpartanNash Shores Up Food Pantries With $440K Donation

Midwest food solutions company caps annual in-store fundraiser for holiday relief
11/21/2023

Target Adds Services for New Parents on Its Digital Site

Retailer partners with child-centric tech platform Tot Squad
11/21/2023

Shoppers Branch Out in Christmas Tree Purchases

Fresh data from Real Christmas Tree Board reveals segments of new buyers
11/21/2023

Daiya Promotes From Within for CEO Role

Former director Hajime Fujita takes on top exec job
11/20/2023

Talking Rain Promotes 2 Execs in Sparkling Ice Group

New COO and VP of omnichannel marketing named as company pursues tranformation initiative
11/20/2023

EXCLUSIVE: How an Indie Grocer in Indy Became a Model for Food Security

Progressive Grocer talks with the owners and operators of Indy Fresh Market
11/20/2023

Opportunities Ahead for Boosting Grocery Foot Traffic

Location intelligence firm Placer.ai releases trend outlook report
11/17/2023

New Leadership Team Forms at Kraft Heinz

5 new members promoted as Carlos Abrams-Rivera gets ready to take over as CEO
11/16/2023

Not Your Parents’ Store Brands

New PLMA report highlights the appeal of private label among Gen Z shoppers
11/16/2023

Another Vallarta Supermarkets Store Comes to Cali

Latest location in Salinas celebrates grand opening