Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs April 10, 2016

GOODNESS KNOWS SNACK SQUARES

GoodnessKnows Snack Squares reminds us that doling a little good for yourself can go a long way.  Crafted with real fruit, whole nuts and dark chocolate in bite-size portions, Goodness Knows snack barsGoodnessKnows Snack Squares are the perfect satisfying snack. They come four squares per pack – only 150 calories per square.  Perfect for sharing or portion-control. Try all three varieties – Cranberry Almond, Apple Peanut and Peach and Cherry Almond Look for GoodnessKnows Snack Squares in the Nutritional Bar aisle.  

TALENTI GELATOS and SORBETTOS

Fresh creamy milk.  Pure can sugar.  Vanilla straight from the bean.  Mangos that make Talenti-Gelatoyou question what life would be like without mangoes. The world is full of ingredients that are great at being delicious – so great, that Talenti knew they had to use them in their Gelatos and Sorbettos.  And Talenti does it in such a way that doesn’t let anything interfere with their goodness. Which, in turn, creates a goodness that spoons just can’t seem to resist. Talenti Gelatos and Sorbettos Contains 30% less fat than other ice creams.  Their Vanilla Caramel Swirl is a creamy vanilla bean Gelato with generous swirls of their signature dulce de leche. Look for Talenti Gelatos and Sorbettos in the Frozen aisle.   Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs April 3, 2016 BUMBLE BEE SEASONED POUCHES Looking for ways to make your meals and snacks more exciting and healthy at the same time?  More than ever, we are all looking for products that offer conveniencBumble Bee seasoned pouchese, lean protein and bold flavor. NEW Bumble Bee Seasoned Tuna Pouches deliver on all fronts with 3 NEW mouthwatering flavors including Spicy Thai Chili, Jalapeno and Lemon & Pepper!  Each variety is packed with at least 12g of protein and 80 or fewer calories per serving! Each item is packaged in a convenient easy-tear pouch that makes these items perfect for a healthy on-the-go snack, a delicious topping for salads or an easy enhancement to your favorite recipes Pick up all three varieties of NEW Bumble Bee Seasoned Pouches in the Canned Fish and Meat aisle.

PEPPERIDGE FARM CHEESE BREADS

 America loves sandwiches – and consumers are looking for an elevated and exciting restaurant inspired experience. Pepperidge Farm’s “New” Cheese Breads are designed to allow you to make restaurant quality sandwiches at home.  They are available in three distinct varietiePF CHeese breads: ASIAGO CHEESE               the iconic taste that will transport you to your favorite bakery café 3 CHEESE ITALIAN           an authentic recipe with 3 classic Italian Cheeses and herbs POTATO CHEDDAR          Soul satisfying cheddar in soft hearty potato bread Sandwiches are fresh, quick, easy and most importantly, can be customized for personal tastes and preferences. For busy households, sandwiches are the perfect food! Put simply, Pepperidge Farm’s proposition is to use the new Cheese Breads to deliver easy extraordinary sandwiches! Look for the Pepperidge Farm “New” Cheese Breads on the Bread Aisle in the Pepperidge Farm section.   Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs March 27, 2016

ORTEGA STREET TACOSOrtega street taco kit

Ortega Carnitas and Carne Asada Street Taco Kits enable one to create authentic Pulled Pork or Steak Tacos.  They are inspired by Tacos served at food trucks across America. Just add steak or pork for tangy and savory Tacos that rock.  Marinate the pulled pork or steak for 30 minutes.   The total cook time is only 10 minutes.  Finish Ortega Street Tacos with your favorite topping, then take them for a spin today! You will find Ortega Street Tacos Kits in the Tex Mex section of the Grocery aisle.

SMUCKER’S FRUIT N HONEY FRUIT SPREADS

Now healthy and delicious honey is combined with wholesome Fruit spreads to produce a wonderful and sweet combination in new Smucker’s Fruit N Honey! The benefits of honey go beyond its great taste.  A natural source of carbohydrates, which provide strength and energy to our bodies, honey is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting performance and endurance – and reducing body fatigue!Smuckers Fruit_Honey Spread Honey’s natural sugars play an important role in preventing fatigue during exercise.  The glucose in honey is absorbed by the body quickly and gives an immediate energy boost, while the fructose is absorbed more slowly – providing sustained energy. What a great way to start your morning, afternoon or provide an evening snack…by enjoying a wholesome Smucker’s Fruit N Honey, packed with goodness and energy!  Three great flavors are available:  Strawberry, Triple Berry and Blueberry-Lemon – and all with Honey! Look for Smucker’s Fruit N Honey Fruit Spreads in the Jams and Jellies aisle.   Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs March 20, 2016

BARILLA ALFREDO SAUCES

Introducing new Barilla Alfredo Sauce in two flavors – Creamy and Garlic Alfredo!Barilla Creamy Alfredo Sauce Barilla is on a mission to bring families back to the dinner table.  Sharing the table is an important part of nurturing healthy, strong families.  That’s why Barilla is dedicated to making mealtime a meaningful experience for families everywhere. Barilla creates products based on the Mediterranean nutritional model, delivering both taste and nutrition, to help people all over the world share the table together.  Barilla Alfredo Sauces have smooth and balanced flavors the entire family will love.  They are made with real cream, real Parmesan and real Romano cheese. These brand new Barilla Alfredo Sauces can be found in the Pasta Sauce aisle.

BARILLA COLLEZIONE PASTA CUTS

Introducing new Collezione Pasta Cuts – Penne and Rigatoni! Barilla has been an Italian favorite for over 130 years and continues to be the #1 pasta in Italy today.  Collezione is a line of artisanal pasta inspired by the regions of Italy.  They are bronze cut to perfectly hold sauces even better and are crafted with the highest barillacollezionepastaingredients. If you look up close at Collezione pasta, it has a rough speckled pale color – different from the more common pasta, which has a brighter yellow shiny surface.  This very rough texture, made from the traditional bronze die, allows the maximum amount of sauce to cling onto the pasta, making it taste the better for it. Barilla creates products based on the Mediterranean nutritional model, delivering both taste and nutrition, to help people all over the world share the table together. These brand new Barilla Collezione pasta cuts – Penne and Rigatoni – can be found in the Pasta aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs March 13, 2016

ZEST FRUITBOOST REVITALIZING SHOWER GELS

BOOST the power of your shower with the new Zest Fruitboost Revitalizing Shower Gels! The luscious Very Berry, Citrus Splash and Peach Mango scents are 2X concentrated so they’re boosted with more fragrance and lather, providing more value for you!  Each Zest boost shower gelsFruitboost 10 oz. tube lasts up to 40 showers!  Your shower will be bursting with fresh, fruity aroma and the thicker, concentrated gel clings to skin better and longer than other body washes that go down the drain.  Plus, Zest Fruitboost helps reveal beautiful glowing skin with moisturizers and anti-oxidant Vitamin C! The bright shiny tubes with a convenient flip-top cap are easy to use at home or slip into your gym or travel bag.  Zest Fruitboost is a terrific value, so you can try all three invigorating scents! Look for Zest Fruitboost in the Personal Wash Section with the Bar Soap, Body Wash and Liquid Hand Soap and start your day feeling Zestfully Clean!

READY PAC SALAD BOWLS

Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salads are the perfect meal solution to your busy day – with on-the-go convenience and fewer than 300 calories.  Inspired by restaurant flavors, constructed with high quality products and completed with savory toppings, these salads have it all! Try all 6 tasty varieties:Ready pac salad bowls Chef Salad:          Crispy Iceberg Lettuce, Ranch Dressing, Smoked Turkey Breast, Smoked Ham and Swiss Cheese Chicken Caesar Salad:     Romaine Lettuce, White Chicken, Light Caesar Dressing and Shredded Cheese Santa Fe Style Salad:        Romaine Lettuce, Salsa Ranch Dressing, White Chicken, Fire Roasted Corn, Four Cheese Blend and Tortilla Chips Turkey and Bacon Cobb Salad:    Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Smoked Turkey Breast, Hard Boiled Egg and Bacon Greek Feta Salad:             Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, White Meat Chicken and Lemon Vinaigrette Sesame Miso Salad:         Cabbage and Romaine Lettuce, Celery, Carrots, White Meat Chicken, Roasted Edamame, Sliced Almonds and Roasted Sunflower Seeds with Wonton Strips and a Sesame Ginger Miso Dressing Look for all 6 tasty Ready Pac Salad Bowl varieties in the Produce Department.     Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs April 24, 2016

STARBUCKS FRENCH ROAST – 20 oz.

Intense & Smoky

Kosher for Passover

The Story of French Roast:  Muted with oil, the tumbling beans become eerily silent.Starbucks French Roast 20oz A master roaster watches, knowing that if he pushes them a second too long, they’ll burst into flame.  White smoke hangs down as the glistening beans turn ebony.  This is French Roast and you can’t roast it darker. Straightforward, light-bodied with low acidity and immensely popular since 1971, Starbuck’s darkest roast is adored for its intense smokiness. The Starbucks Roast:  Each coffee requires a slightly different roast to reach its peak of aroma, acidity, body and flavor.  Starbucks classifies their coffees in three roast profiles, so finding your favorite is easy – Dark, Full-Bodied and Bold Ingredients:        100% Arabica Coffee Look for Starbucks French Roast – 20 oz. in the Beverage aisle.

STARBUCKS VIA ITALIAN ROAST BLACK

  Why Buy?  Roasty and Sweet, Dark Roast Coffee, Full-Bodied & Bold, Kosher Made with the same high-quality 100% Arabic beans Starbucks uses in their stores. Starbucks VIA Instant delivers rich delicious flavor you’ll love. Expertly crafted to bring out sweetness and intensity, Italian Roast – Starbuck’sStarbucks VIA Italian dark roast quintessential Dark roast has deep, full bodied flavor and notes of caramelized sugar. 100% Arabica instant and micro-ground coffee. Ingredients:        Instant and Micro-ground coffee Look for Starbucks VIA Italian Roast Black in the Beverage aisle Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN Senior Nutritionist Extraordinary Italian Taste Logo We continue to explore the regions of Italy and their heritage of delicious, artisan foods with some new treasures. The ingredients are simple and can be used in so many ways – start by sharing a selection of cheeses, such as pressed Raschera, named for Lake Raschera in the Cuneo region. It is mild, salty and savory, pairing well with bread and wine. Include some olives, warmed with lemon zest and rosemary, and nibble the Toketti flatbread or Taralli, boiled pretzel-like crackers from Puglia. For balance, add creamy Montasio cheese, from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Fontana Prosciutto di Parma – delicate, savory ham made with a time-honored process, dresses up sliced fresh melon, a classic combination to complete a warm presentation for friends. untitled.png Continuing on our springtime journey, fresh Rana pastas, or Rummo pasta, crafted by master pasta makers in business since 1846, are a delicate foundation on which to build layers of flavors for wonderful meals. Velvety Mutti tomato purees, sun-ripened cherry tomatoes, and authentic pizza sauce are the products of care and innovation, from seed to table, by four generations and 100 years of tradition, and can take your family sauce and pizza recipes to a new level. Speaking of innovation, busy cooks can cut pasta cooking time in half with Racconto Bella Terra Rapido pasta, which is cooked until the water is absorbed – no rinsing or need for an extra pot. Try it with Racconto Kale and Sriracha Pesto, a new twist on a savory favorite, adding it right to the pasta pot. Sweet and chili peppers combine with olive oil for a quick sauce option, or a zingy addition to seafood, chicken – even a grilled (Italian) cheese sandwich! Urbani dry mushrooms, soaked in milk and warm water to awaken aroma, can be sautéed or added to risotto, or chopped and added to the Cucina & Amore Grains and Beans. Decorate your table and your salad with a beautiful double bottle of Romeo and Guilietta Olive Oil and Balsamic vinegar. This would also make a great gift. There’s more to explore and enjoy – tour the store and discover more Authentic Italian products that bring the Extraordinary Italian Taste to your table! Re-knowned Italian Director Silvio Muccino created this short film celebrating Italy’s bounty and the unique Italian know how  transforming simple ingredients into Extraordinary Products. [wpvideo p3JTQ7T0]     Written by Ben’s Sugar Shack, Temple NH It’s the 2016 Maple season! Even with the odd weather patterns that the Northeast has experienced this year, here at Ben’s Sugar Shack in Temple, NH we’ve seen a great return in the crop. Although this is hard work each year with long hours, little sleep and busy schedules, it’s all worth it when we hear from our customers how much they’re enjoying our maple syrup and products. Ben Logo 2 (2)We’re both proud and honored to be a part of Price Chopper’s homegrown network, producing and offering a wide range of our award-winning, 100% Pure New England maple products for you. Just as with Price Chopper, we aim to not only bring the finest products to our customers, but to truly be a part of every community that we are present in. Since the beginning, we have strived to bring our customers and retail partners, such as our friends at Price Chopper, a line of 100% pure maple products that truly stand out from the crowd. When did this commitment start?  Owner Ben Fisk’s passion for making maple syrup started when he was 5 years old, visiting a maple sugar house on a field trip in preschool. It was from that point on that he knew he was going to make syrup. After coming home from school, Ben immediately told his dad all about his experience and ideas. The very next day, he and his father got started and created their own homemade evaporator and hung only 13 sap buckets. Although that first year they only produced less than a gallon of syrup, within ten years, at age 15, Ben won the Maple Producers Carlisle Trophy for the Best Syrup in New Hampshire! Now, at age 27, Ben’s operation has grown to include two sugar houses, a wide variety of pure maple products, and a customer-focused staff. Whether you are looking for 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Maple Candy, Maple Cream, Maple Sugar, or even Maple Cotton Candy, we have that delicious something that you are searching for. If you’re in the area, come visit us for free tours and samples, every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm through April 12th! Ben’s Sugar Shack 83 Webster HWY Temple, NH 03084 (603) 924-3111 www.bensmaplesyrup.com Thank you for supporting local producers like us by shopping at Price Chopper, and enjoy our maple products that have been – Tapped Just For You! Ben’s Sugar Shack delivers to select stores in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. To check out more of our local maple producers like Ben’s Sugar Shack, visit pricechopper.com/local-maple.   Written by Sara Lilkas, Marketing Intern Get your growlers ready! The April tasting schedule features brewers from around the country and we will be featuring everything from fruity IPAs to tasty stouts.  First up is local favorite Davidson Brother’s Brewing Company with their IPA. The bestselling ale at the brewpub in Glens Falls, NY this medium bodied bitter beer, is has a dry finish and a hoppy aroma. Try Davidson Brother’s IPA Friday April 1st, 2016   Saturday April 2nd, 2016     Next up is a favorite out of Boston, Samuel Adams! They are getting you ready for summer, with a sampling of their Summer Ale! An American wheat ale with hints of lemon, it will get you primed for any summer barbeque! Try Samuel Adams Summer Ale:SamuelAdamsLogo-575 Friday April 8th, 2016     Saturday April 9th, 2016     There are many different methods of brewing beer, one method that seems to be increasing in popularity is, beer aged in bourbon barrels.  Which brings us to the next craft beer being featured in the month of April, Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) which is aged in a bourbon barrel for a year before it makes its way to be bottled. An imperial stout with plenty of coffee and chocolate flavors the KBS is sure to please. Try Founder’s KBS: foundersFriday April 15th, 2016     Saturday April 16th, 2016     The fourth brewery being featured this month is The Brooklyn Brewery out of you guessed it Brooklyn, NY. The Brooklyn Brewery is featuring their Brooklyn Summer, an English Pale Ale that is light and refreshing. A summer ale that is light and refreshing that pairs great with seafood and salads! Try Brooklyn Summer Ale: Friday April 22nd, 2016     Saturday April 23rd, 2016     The last tasting for the month of is April 21st Amendment Brewery from San Francisco, CA with their Hell or High Watermelon Wheat. Brewed with real watermelon the Hell or High Watermelon Wheat is a crisp, dry, and refreshing summer ale. 21st Amendment Try 21st Amendment Brewery’s Hell or High Watermelon Wheat: Friday April 29th, 2016     Saturday April 30th, 2016     We hope you enjoy the April line-up and it gets you ready for a relaxing summer full of grilling! Please enjoy responsibly.   Written by Sara Lilkas, Marketing Intern St. Patrick’s Day is here!I used to think that the arrival of the green themed holiday meant that spring was finally here and it was my first excuse to start wearing flip flops. I would go to the store every year and buy a new pair of green flip flops just for this occasion. However, my flip flop wearing dreams were shattered throughout the years with unpredictable weather, most notably the ice storm two years ago in March. I had to use a mallet to get into my frozen car. Regardless of the weather, St. Patrick’s still brings many of us outside for the first time in months after a long winter (this past year’s mild winter may be the exception to the rule) for outdoor parades and activities. To get ready for St. Patrick’s Day, there are a few steps to take. First you have to find your green clothing, it’s rare to see anyone wearing anything, but the color green on March 17th.  The second is to plan how you will be celebrating the holiday. As I previously mentioned parades are a popular way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but I usually prefer to host a St. Patrick’s day dinner party, either on or around the holiday (I’m not one to host in the middle of the week.) I love Irish food. I am always a fan of a hearty stew and basically anything made from potatoes. For St. Patrick’s Day dinner would not be complete without some interpretation of corn beef and cabbage. One of the simplest ways to make this St. Patrick’s Day classic is with iStock_000022107212_Mediumthe slow cooker. We have a few different recipes to choose from our Pinterest board as well as some nontraditional takes on the dish. The board also features a variety of side dishes and desserts that make for a very festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration. My personal favorites are the Traditional Irish Potato Pancakes, Irish Spiked Brownies, and Surprise inside St. Paddy’s Day cupcakes.   As with most holidays, decorating my house for the holiday is one of my favorite activities. For St. Patrick’s Day I tend to keep it simple. A decorating scheme using burlap, muted greens, white, and a touch of gold is perfect not only for St. Patrick’s Day, but many of the pieces could be reused for spring or Easter (as long as they are not covered in shamrocks and yes some of your decorations have to have shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day!)  And don’t forget the kids! Keeping the little ones entertained can be a challenge, but there are a ton of fun craft and activities themed around St. Patrick’s Day! Many of the crafts are great pieces of art that can be then used to decorate the home! Everyone have a safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!