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

09/19/2019

Increasing Diversity of Breakfast Solutions

Grocers need to innovate as shoppers' tastes and habits change
07/07/2019

Grocers Engage Consumers With Gourmet Items for Special Occasions

Maximize the $150B-and-growing specialty food category in-store
06/13/2018

Grocers Help Consumers Find the Right Wellness-Minded Snacks

Consumers seeking more food value in their snacking
03/06/2018

Grocers Rethink Frozen Foods as Daypart Solutions

Retailers point to innovative products, pair items with fresh and center-store foods
02/14/2018

Grocers Answer the Question: 'What's For Dinner?'

New items, better variety, clever merchandising contribute to sales, loyalty
12/18/2017

5 Ways to Get Consumers to Warm Up to Frozens

Innovation in the section will draw shoppers
11/21/2017

Plant-Based, Savory Options Next Big Yogurt Trend?

Brands race to find category's next big Greek-style development