Lynn Petrak

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Senior Editor at Progressive Grocer

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Oregon Indie Grocer Expands Footprint

2 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Latest Market of Choice to be unveiled in Hillsboro next month The 12th Market of Choice store in Oregon will welcome shoppers in Hillsboro, near Portland, on May 22. Market of Choice, the largest independent, family-owned grocer in Oregon, is putting the finishing touches on its 12th location in that state. A store at 3515 SE Cornelius Pass Road in Hillsboro will open on May 22.
Grocers Make a World of Difference on Earth Day

2 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Retailers share progress towards sustainability goals, inspire others to make changes SEG published its 2024 Impact Report on Earth Day, April 22. Earth Day, observed on April 22, is often considered a calendar milepost for marking progress toward sustainability. This year, several companies have posted recaps of efforts to reduce their respective environmental footprint and shared how they encourage team members and customers to live more sustainably.
MiO Rolls Out Mobile Inventory and Ordering Platform for Wholesalers

2 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

MiO, a Denver-based software as a service (Saas) company, is out with a new mobile inventory and ordering platform for wholesalers. The ERP-integrated platform can be used in mobile and desktop applications and is designed to help wholesale teams streamline ordering processes and unlock revenue opportunities. The provider’s fully customizable core product offering now includes in-store mobile ordering, real-time inventory tracking, smart warehouse workflows and optimized delivery routing.
EXCLUSIVE: Why Stakeholders Shouldn’t Be Complacent About FSMA 204

2 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Progressive Grocer talks with experts about how to best use the extra time after FDA's 30-month extension In March, the FDA announced a 30-month extension to FSMA 204 compliance. Delay doesn’t mean dawdle. That’s one way to think about the recent decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to bump the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule, also known as FSMA 204, by 30 months.
Fresh Express Debuts Crisp New Look

3 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Salad kit maker reveals brand refresh Fresh Expressed used consumer feedback as it updated its logo and packaging. Fresh Express has a fresh look. The maker of value-added salads has updated its brand identity with a new logo and packaging. According to the Orlando, Fla.-based salad producer, the revamped logo was designed to to attract attention on the shelf and to convey trust and familiarity.
Baldor Specialty Foods Acquires Golden Packing

3 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Deal enhances distributor’s offering of premium center-of-the-plate proteins Founded in the 1920s, Golden Packing is now part of Baldor Specialty Foods. Baldor Specialty Foods is expanding its portfolio. The Bronx, N.Y.-based food distributor has acquired premium meat company Golden Packing, which was founded nearly a century ago and currently serves more than 150 customers in the Northeast. Through this deal, Baldor will widen its offerings of meat products.
What Value Means to Protein Shoppers

4 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Value-added proteins run the gamut as brands and grocers capitalize on versatility and flavor Whole Foods Market carries a wide range of value-added proteins in its fresh meat case. When it comes to protein, consumers are driven by a variety of attributes and, in a quest to get many or even most of them, shoppers look for products that deliver a form of value.
Maverik Expands to 21st State

6 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Fuel and c-store operator enters new market, continues Kum & Go rebrands Maverik, which is adding stores in different states and refreshing acquired Kum & Go locations, also recently rolled out an updated app. One 5,982-square-foot site is open at 50 East Acraway Avenue and includes fueling lanes for trucks and RVs and a picnic area. A second location at 2601 East Mary Street spans 4,425 square feet and includes an auto fuel forecourt and picnic area.
Trader Joe’s Drops Locations of Several New Store Sites

6 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Retailer unveils 2 stores this month and announces plans for several more A new Trader Joe's in Murfreesboro, Tenn., opened earlier this month. It’s no ordinary Joe: the Trader Joe’s enterprise keeps growing, as the retailer continues to expand its footprint and enjoy higher traffic at its locations. On the visits front, a recent report from location analytics firm Placer.ai shows that traffic at Trader Joe’s stores rose 6.2% in 2024 over the previous year and continue to increase in 2025.
Whole Foods Market Names Supplier All-Star Winners

1 week ago | progressivegrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Grocer recognizes both longtime and emerging brands across several categories This is the 13th year of the Whole Foods Supplier All-Star Awards. Whole Foods Market, which staked its claim early and often on carrying local and often unique products, is recognizing some of its standout suppliers. The retailer announced the 16 brands that received its coveted Supplier All-Star Awards for 2024.