Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs HILLSHIRE SNACKING SMALL PLATES and CHICKEN BITES Hillshire Snacking Small Plates and Chicken Bites are perfect for snacking on the go!  Packed with protein and unique Hillshire snacking_small platesflavors, these 8 new items at Price Chopper are merchandised in the Refrigerated Snacking Section of the Meat Department, just in time for Back to School! The Hillshire Snacking Grilled Chicken Bites are paired with flavorful dipping sauces, including Honey Mustard and Spicy Chipotle BBQ.  The Hillshire Snacking Small Plates are wonderful pairings of premium salame, all natural cheeses and toasted rounds. Hillshire Snacking Grilled Chicken Bites: Ready to Eat cold or warmed in the Microwave Convenient Single Serve Packaging (3 oz.) 15 grams of lean protein, all natural and gluten-free Hillshire Snacking Grilled Small Plates: Ready to Eat Convenient Single Serve Packaging (2.76 oz.) 16 grams of high quality protein and all natural cheese Look for these new Hillshire products in the Refrigerated Snacking Section of the Meat Department.

Clif Organic Trail Mix BarsCLIF ORGANIC TRAIL MIX BARS

CLIF Organic Trail Mix Bars are great-tasting certified USDA organic snack bars crafted with wholesome nutritious ingredients like fruit, whole nuts and chunks of dark chocolate. CLIF Organic Trail Mix Bars deliver a delicious snack that is certified USDA organic, gluten free, 200 calories or less and are a good source of fiber. CLIF Organic Trail Mix Bars are available in the following varieties: Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Coconut Almond Peanut Cranberry Almond Wild Blueberry Almond Dark Chocolate Cherry Almond Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Raspberry CLIF’s commitment to helping create a more sustainable food system means CLIF Organic Trail Mix Bars are certified USDA organic. Look for CLIF Organic Trail MIs Bars in the Nutrition Bar section! Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

BING, BING BLACK and BING RAZBing soda

Bing Beverage was developed by a Denver, Colorado husband-and-wife team and was introduced to the local market in 2007.  The concept was to first create a delicious beverage that people wanted simply for the taste.  Many people like caffeinated beverages, but also wanted a good tasting healthy alternative without all the sugars or artificial flavors. Bing was first made in very small batches and launched in several Denver-area Farmer’s Markets.  Bing is a delicious and refreshing pick-me-up with all natural-flavors and colors and quickly developed a loyal state-wide customer base. Bing is now available across the country. Bing Beverages are a lightly carbonated and moderately caffeinated drink made with real Bing cherry juice.  Bing Black is made with Blackberry and Cherry juice and Bing Raz is made with Raspberry and Cherry juice.  The entire Bing family of beverages are enhanced with 5 B-vitamins, Vitamin C and a host of other great ingredients. Look for Original Bing, Bing Black and Bing Raz in the Produce Department and try one today!

ZING ZERO CALORIE STEVIA SWEETENERZing zero stevia

Zing is a victory for sugar substitute shoppers who want perfectly sweet products made with only real ingredients – nothing artificial.  Made with only real ingredients, Zing Stevia Sweetener has the sweetness found in Mother Nature’s stevia plant, which means Zing was born sweet!  Zing is available in to sweetening varieties:  Zing Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener and Zing Baking Blend. Zing Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener is made with only real ingredients of stevia leaf extract and dextrose.  It contains zero calories per serving and zero artificial ingredients – perfect for sweetening coffee or tea, or sprinkling over fruit.  Available in packets or in an easy-spoon jar. Zing Baking Blend is a stevia leaf extract and cane sugar blend with only 5 calories per serving.  Use it in recipes to bake delicious golden-brown cakes and cookies with fewer calories. Try Zing Stevia Sweetener – a taste of sweet excitement. Look for Zing Stevia Sweetener in the Baking Aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

BELGIOIOSO FRESH MOZZARELLAbelgio8pestobraids

BelGioioso Hand-Braided Fresh Mozzarella Cheese is made to order and hand-formed into its unique shape.

Three varieties are available:        Pesto, Zesty and White Truffle Oil. The Pesto Marinated Braid combines the sweet taste of fresh basil, the nutty flavor of Parmesan and extra virgin olive oil.  Enjoy as a delicious appetizer or add to pasta dishes. The zesty variety has a slightly spicy and zesty flavor.  Marinated in fresh herbs and extra virgin oil, this braid is perfect as part of an appetizer platter or melted onto pizzas for a spicy twist. For the White Truffle Oil variety, fresh Mozzarella is marinated with the rich earthy flavors of White Truffle Oil.  Add this variety to pasta salads, top grilled vegetables or serve as a complement to any cheese platter. BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella is available in the Deli Cheese Case.

Polar Dry OrancePOLAR ORANGE DRY and POLAR PINK GRAPEFRUIT DRY

Polar DRY was an unapologetically unchildish sparkling refreshment first created by Dennis “Boss” Crowley during Prohibition. Polar Orange DRY and Polar Pink Grapefruit DRY are made with real juice and twice the carbonation of competitors, creating a crisp and effervescent beverage. The reinvention of the Polar DRY line is a celebration of Polar’s unique heritage and continued passion for the creation of delicious beverages. Available in 1 liter, 6 pack of 8 oz. cans and a 12 pack of 12 oz. cans – in both Regular and Diet. Look for Polar Orange DRY and Polar Pink Grapefruit DRY in the Carbonated Beverages section. With the addition to Growler Stations to some of our capital region stores, we are happy to invite you to tastings throughout the month of July featuring 21st Amendment Brewery, Blue Point Brewing Company, and Druthers Brewing Company. 21st Amendment Brewery is based out of San Francisco, California and started in 2000 by Shaun O’Sullivan and Nico Feccia. 21st Amendment Brewery’s goal is to rebuild the culture lost during prohibition, one beer at a time. Blue Point Brewing Company is located on Long Island in New York and is named after the favorite oysters of Queen Victoria. Their goal is to continue to brew beer their fans want to drink. Druthers Brewing Company is located in Saratoga Springs, New York and they are driven by rewarding those who live grandly and honestly with good beer. Make sure to check out their new brewpub on 1053 Broadway, Albany, New York! Ommegang Brewery located in Copperstown, New York was built in 1997 on what used to be a hop farm. Their Ommegang Summer of Love Tour Bus, will make a stop at Market 32 in Clifton Park to highlight their new Hopstate NY American Pale Ale made with hops only grown in New York State! All attendees must be at least 21. Check below for times and locations of these tasting events! 21st Amendment July 17th -21st Amendment Brewery featuring Hell or High Watermelon 4-6pm Market 32 in Wilton, NY 6:30-8:30pm Saratoga, NY (Route 50 Store) July 18th-21st Amendment Brewery featuring Hell or High Watermelon 12-2pm Malta, NY 3-5pm Market 32 in Clifton Park, NY July 19th-21st Amendment Brewery featuring Hell or High Watermelon 12-2pm Market Bistro in Latham, NY 3-5pm Slingerlands, NY blue point July 24th– Blue Point Brewing Company featuring Blue Point Summer Ale 4-7pm Malta, NY 4-7pm Market 32 in Clifton Park, NY 4-7pm Market 32 in Wilton, NY July 25th– Blue Point Brewing Company featuring Blue Point Summer Ale 12-3pm Saratoga, NY (Route 50 Store) 12-3pm Market Bistro in Latham, NY 12-3pm Slingerlands, NY brewery-ommegang-85412382 July 30th- Ommegang Summer of Love Tour featuring Hopstate NY 11am-12pm Market 32 in Clifton Park druthers July 30th-Druthers Brewing Company featuring All-In IPA 3-5pm Saratoga, NY (Route 50 Store) 5:30-7:30pm Malta, NY July 31st-Druthers Brewing Company featuring All-In IPA 3-5pm Market 32 in Wilton, NY 5:30-7:30pm Market 32 in Clifton Park, NY August 1st-Druthers Brewing Company featuring All-In IPA  12-2pm Market Bistro in Latham, NY 2:30-4:30pm  Slingerlands, NY     Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

RACHAEL RAY NUTRISH ZERO GRAIN DRY DOG FOOD

Rachael Ray Zero Grain Dog FoodWhat’s good for some pets isn’t good for all pets.  That’s why Rachael Ray Nutrish offers a special line of dry dog food recipes for pets that show signs of being sensitive to certain food or for pet parents looking to feed a diet that excludes certain ingredients that are found in traditional pet foods. Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain dry dog food recipes are made with simple natural ingredients, like real meat or salmon, which is always the number one ingredient, combined with wholesome vegetables.  And there are zero grains, glutens or fillers and zero poultry by-product meal. Available in three varieties:  Turkey & Potato Recipe, Salmon and Sweet Potato Recipe and new Beef with Bison Recipe.  Best of all, Rachael’s personal proceeds from sales of Nutrish help shelter animals in need. Look for Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain Dry Dog Food in the Pet aisle.

                             TOM’S OF MAINE NATURAL BABY CARE LINE Carefully selected natural ingredients – no phthalates, parabens or phenoxyethanolToms of Maine baby’s delicate skin Tom’s of Maine Shampoo and Wash, both Fragrance Free and Scented, Lotion, both Fragrance Free and Scented, Diaper Cream and Sunscreen are available in the Baby Care aisle

Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

DANNON OIKOS GREEK FROZEN YOGURTDannon Frozen Greek Yogurt

Dannon Oikos Greek Frozen Yogurt is a delicious, thick and irresistibly creamy frozen yogurt that contains half the fat of regular ice cream*!  And try all their new flavors today. Salted Caramel – Nothing to be salty about here!  Incredibly thick and creamy caramel flavored Greek frozen yogurt swirled with decadent salted caramel sauce.  Salty and sweet in perfect harmony! Cookies & Cream – A pair made in heaven.  Chunks of chocolatey cookies swirled into smooth and creamy Greek frozen yogurt.  One plus one equals YUM! Mint Chocolate Chip – Their delicious take on a timeless classic.  Decadently chocolatey flakes swirled into refreshing mint Greek frozen yogurt.  Traveling back in time never tasted so good! Look for Dannon Oikos Greek Frozen Yogurt in the Frozen aisle. *Oikos Frozen Yogurt: 2.5 – 3.5g fat.  Regular Ice Cream:  7g fat per 1/2 cup.

Great GrainsPOST GREAT GRAINS – The Bar Undone Granola Snack Mix

The delicious, less processed ingredients you have come to love from Post Great Grains cereals are now available in Great Grains Granola Snack Mix! In Great Grains – The Bar Undone, ingredients shine in their truest form.  Wholesome and delicious just as they are, the real fruits, nuts and seeds aren’t masked with excess manufacturing to create a bar. Great Grains – The Bar Undone has everything you crave in a snack, in a convenient single-serve pouch, packed with protein to keep you going. New Great Grains Granola Snack Mix Cranberry, Nuts & Seeds is the hearty way to snack anytime of the day.  The combination of dried cranberries, honey roasted peanuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds make a savory and healthy grab-and-go snack with protein to help keep you going. New Great Grains Granola Snack Mix Dark Chocolate Nut is made with real dark chocolate chunks, honey roasted peanuts and almonds, making it the perfect blend of a sweet and salty snack.  With granola-like ingredients, the Bar Undone is made with chia seeds, flaxseeds and quinoa.  This tasty snack is a guilt-free way to enjoy chocolate anytime, anywhere! Look for Post Great Grains – The Bar Undone Granola Snack Mix in the Granola Bar aisle. If you are like me, then the first half of 2015 has gone by faster than the blink of an eye and you’re in the last minute scramble for 4th of July plans. It’s absolutely insane that the year is already half over and the 4th is the perfect excuse to have friends and family get together. The 4th of July brings up memories of backyard barbeques featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, and the biggest watermelon I could find at the store. Now, even though the traditional favorites and flavors take us back to our most cherished memories, it’s fun to add a twist to these staples to create new memories. Even though creating new dishes sounds like it would be a challenge, I’ve collected some of my favorite summer Bar-B-Q recipes below and if I can make them, you can too- trust me. Some of the recipes only have two steps! How can you go wrong with that? Hot Dogs Topped with Baked Beans and Onions

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Ball Park® has tons of quick and creative recipes to take the hotdog where hotdogs have never gone before, check them out here! Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Saladwatermelon salad Ingredients Directions Find more creative ways to use Ken’s® dressing here! Better Bacon Cheddar Burgerburger Ingredients Directions Not sure what exactly Certified Angus Beef ® is? You can find out here. Everyone have a happy and safe 4th of July! Remember to share pictures of your tasty summer food creations on Twitter and Instagram #HouseofBBQ and #PriceChopper! Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

Kemp's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Frozen YogurtKEMPS FROZEN YOGURT SHOP YOGURT

Bring the Frozen Yogurt Shop experience into your home with Kemps new Frozen Yogurt Shop Yogurt.  Rich and creamy yogurt with lower fat than ice cream and loaded with flavor, your favorite toppings and chunks & swirls – a delicious indulgence right out of your freezer.  Four delicious flavors:  Cookies ‘N Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Raspberry and Chocolate and Vanilla Salted Caramel. Cookies ‘N Cream:  Creamy vanilla frozen yogurt with thick chocolaty swirl and chunks of chocolate cookies topping. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup:  Creamy chocolate frozen yogurt with thick peanut butter swirl and chunks of peanut butter cup topping. Raspberry and Chocolate:  Creamy raspberry frozen yogurt with thick chocolaty swirl with semi-sweet chocolate curls topping. Vanilla Salted Caramel:  Creamy vanilla frozen yogurt with thick salted caramel revel with dark and white chocolate curls topping. Look for Kemps Frozen Yogurt Shop Yogurt in the Frozen aisle.

NEW MEOW MIX IRRESISTIBLES CAT TREATSMeow Mix Irresistble cat treatrs

Try the NEW Meow Mix Irresistibles Cat Treats!  Your cat will come running out for our tasty treats which are made with REAL poultry or seafood, so you can feel good about treating. Available in both soft and crunchy varieties with a menu of mouthwatering flavors, Meow Mix Irresistibles Cat Treats will delight both you and your cat each and every treat time. Meow Mix brand is known and trusted by Cat owners.  Irresistibles offers the best flavors and forms of Real Meat Treats to delight all Cats.  These will begin appearing on TV Commercials starting the week of July 20th. Look for Meow Mix Irresistibles Cat Treats in the Pet aisle. UntitledWritten By: Ellie Wilson, MS, RD  Senior Nutritionist, Price Chopper Supermarkets Better & Better From the outside looking in, it might appear that getting milk from cow to cup is actually a very old farming tradition that has been adapted and improved and is no big deal now. It might look like there is not a lot of room for innovation, or that it isn’t really needed – you don’t hear about many problems with dairy, right? You can feel confident in the quality of Price Chopper milk, cream and half and half because there are many safety and quality checks and procedures that go into turning raw milk into all of these wholesome products. It starts at the farm – I already shared some of the procedures that help the farmer get milk ready to be picked up by the tanker truck. Garelick field rep Jackie inspects the farm periodically to ensure they are maintaining their safety practices and supports John with any updates or recommendations that have been identified. Next, the tanker truck has to pump the milk into the two separate holding tanks in the truck and seal those tanks. When the tanker gets to the plant, it is quarantined outside the building, and a lab tech comes out to verify the seals, then open the two compartments and take samples to the lab. If the seal is broken, or anything is detected by the lab, that milk cannot enter the plant. The milk is checked for any substances that don’t belong – like antibiotic residue, or high bacteria count. It is also checked for quality measures, like butterfat content. This is all tracked and is part of the information Garelick Farms sends back to John Green that he uses to take care of his cows.pulling an order for PC Once the technician gives the ok, the truck can move into one of two bays and the milk is transferred into the raw milk silos. Then the tanker is cleaned and sanitized so it can go back out for pick ups. If the schedule is working, they move a truck in and out every 1 ½ hours. Jeniece Goellner, the plant quality manager, ensures that all of the quality and safety procedures happen at every critical point in the process where something could go wrong and compromise the quality of the milk. This requires great attention to detail, constant consideration on how to improve the process, and passion – which plant manager Dave shared is a key ingredient from the many long term, committed workers that are part of the plant team. This process is so well coordinated, there are only about 10 tanker rejections out of over 1100 tanker deliveries per year. The milk is bottled, labeled and moved into cold storage. Each Price Chopper store has a dairy manager who tracks milk sales and sends an order in to Garelick Farms for exactly what they need each day. That order goes to the plant and then to Garelick employees like Isaac Seldman. He reviews and assembles each order, and out they go to the trucks for store delivery. This is why the milk is so fresh – it can be from cow to cup in less than 24 hours, sometimes even in 12 hours! So there it is – your cow to cup tour. In addition to the milk itself, I hope you can see that there is a lot of passion, commitment, and connection poured into that cup. Enjoy a glass of Price Chopper milk today! Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

STARBUCKS Iced Coffee K-Cup Packs

Starbucks iced coffee kcups

Experience ultimate refreshment with full-flavored signature Starbucks Iced Coffee K-Cup Packs.

These bold café-inspired Starbucks Iced Coffee K-Cup Packs are specially crafted to brew over ice so you can re-create the same rich iced coffee taste at home on your Keurig machine that you enjoy in Starbucks stores. Try both varieties of Starbucks Iced Coffee K-Cup Packs – Starbucks Sweetened Iced Coffee, a smooth, refreshing and tastefully sweet blend and Starbucks Vanilla Sweetened Iced Coffee, a lively crisp cup with a delightful taste of sweet vanilla flavor.  Both of these blends start with premium arabica beans from Latin America that retain their bright full flavors when served chilled.  The beans are then roasted to a soft, toasty brown for a sip that’s truly refreshing over ice. Look for Starbucks Iced Coffee K-Cup Packs in the Coffee aisle.

STARBUCKS Single-Origin Coffees Starbucks single origin kcups

Starbucks Single-Origin Coffees deliver unique flavors from the most distinct places on earth. Coffee beans get distinguishing characteristics from the soil, climate and elevation where they are cultivated.  Starbucks Single-Origin Coffees are sourced from a single location and the resulting flavor is unique to that place of origin. Try the full-bodied taste of Laguna de Ayarza.  This complex coffee balanced with flavor notes of crisp citrus thrives in the verdant highlands of Guatemala.  Here the rich volcanic soil and the perfect combination of warm days and cool nights allows the beans to mature slowly as their delicate flavors become deeper and more complex. Or savor the flavor notes of spicy dark chocolate, a hint of citrus and floral aromas in Rwanda Rift Valley.  These beans flourish in the nutrient-rich soil – a stunning red in color – of Rwanda’s Rift Valley and deliver elegant flavor to your cup. Look for Starbucks Single-Origin Coffees in the Coffee Aisle.