Guest blog written by Ben Taylor of Merle Maple Farm   As the weather begins to warm up, it’s time for maple season! We at Merle Maple Farm, based in Attica New York, are proud to produce high-quality and consistent maple syrup for our local partners at Price Chopper and Market 32. Their commitment to providing local products for customers is beneficial for local economies and strengthens the “Tree to Table” connection that maple farming thrives off of.   maple_merleMerle Maple Farm is owned and operated by the Merle Family, which is currently in its 6th generation of family ownership. We have over 17,000 taps in the woods which collectively produce over 350,000 gallons of sap per season. We boil this sap down to the sweet product we all know as maple syrup: between 6,000 and 9,000 gallons per year! Maple syrup is all-natural, with no additives and no modification; just pure nature-derived goodness.   The Merle family produces a wide variety of maple products, from maple syrup to BBQ sauce, and cotton candy to sugar candy. We enjoy chatting with folks about all things maple, showing people how we make our maple products, and being engaged in the local community.   We hope that you enjoy our maple syrup as much as we enjoy producing it. Thanks for reading!   Find out more about Merle Maple Farm by visiting their website, and find out more about our local maple producers on our maple page! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs March 26, 2019

HANOVER RICED VEGETABLES

Whether you’re a thrill seeking foodie in search of healthful, flavorful and portable food or simply looking for new ways to put vegetables on the family dinner table, Hanover’s new Riced Vegetables offer something for everyone.Hanover riced vegetables Packed with vitamins, high in antioxidants and rich in fiber, Hanover Riced Cauliflower and Riced Broccoli are low in carbohydrates and calories making them a great alternative to carb rich sides such as rice, pasta and potatoes. Hanover Riced Vegetables, packed in 10.5 oz. steam in bags, can also be used in your favorite recipes, as a pizza crust alternative or in many other ways including roasting, baking and sautéing. Look for Hanover Riced Vegetables in the Frozen aisle.