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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

10/27/2023

Gelson’s Uncorks New Wine Club

SoCal grocer entices members with 6 inaugural selections

10/26/2023

Another Relocated Whole Foods Market to Open in November

Grocer to unveil replacement store in Overland Park, Kan., on Nov. 15

10/26/2023

ALDI Gets Shoppers Ready for Holiday Hosting

Retailer unveils festive food offerings – from gourmet cheeses and charcuterie to snacks, wine and beyond

10/26/2023

SpartanNash Works to Stem Holiday Hunger

Company launches annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit food pantries in 9 states

10/25/2023

Organic Valley Promotes From Within for EVP Role

Longstanding employee Shawna Nelson to head membership at Wisconsin co-op

10/25/2023

Kroger Completes Rollout of Digital EBT Payments

Online orders for SNAP customers available at all company-owned stores

10/25/2023

Food Insecurity On the Rise: Report

USDA discovers that 17M households are food insecure

10/25/2023

Save A Lot Yanks License From Operator Selling Shares to Public

Owner in Florence, S.C., sought to sustain business amid challenges

10/23/2023

Mars Launches Sweet New Experience for Hungry Uber Users

Skittles brand unlocks impulse nature of the snacking category

10/23/2023

New Sentry Foods Opens in Milwaukee Food Desert

Independently owned location part of neighborhood transformation initiative