Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs VALENTE’S THREE LITTLE PIGS MACARONI & CHEESE Since 1958, the Valente family has been serving traditional Italian food at its namesake restaurant in Upstate New York.  many of their recipes were created by Nadine Valente, the family matriarch, who was born in Silvi Marina, a coastal village overlooking the Adriatic Sea in central Abruzzo, Italy.  Valente’s has always strived to use ingredients that are fresh and full-flavored when creating their original recipes and are committed to providing their customers with a delightful culinary experience. Their award winning, Three Little Pigs Macaroni and Cheese, is made in the “Nadine Tradition” using the finest and freshest ingredients: Three very special Italian Prok products-Pancetta, Sopresatta and Prosciutto (hence Three Little Pigs) and three of Italy’s most famous and sought after cheeses-Marscarpone, Pecorino-Romano and Aged Provolone.  Look for Valente’s Three Little Pigs Macaroni and Cheese in the Frozen Food aisle of the Price Chopper stores in the Greater Capital District area. FLORIDA CRYSTALS by DOMINO Being earth-friendly couldn’t be sweeter!  Florida Crystals understand the importance of making a positive lasting impact on our communities and the world around us.  We take pride in our quality pure cane sugar products and we maintain green business practices-like our eco-friendly farming and clean renewable energy production.  In fact, Florida Crystals Organic and Natural Sugars are the first American sugar products to be Carbonfree certified by Carbonfund.org.  And now, their fine family of product comes in NEW  recyclable packaging! Look for Florida Crystals in the Natural/Organic Baking aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs VALENTE’S THREE LITTLE PIGS MACARONI & CHEESE Since 1958, the Valente family has been serving traditional Italian food at its namesake restaurant in Upstate New York.  many of their recipes were created by Nadine Valente, the family matriarch, who was born in Silvi Marina, a coastal village overlooking the Adriatic Sea in central Abruzzo, Italy.  Valente’s has always strived to use ingredients that are fresh and full-flavored when creating their original recipes and are committed to providing their customers with a delightful culinary experience. Their award winning, Three Little Pigs Macaroni and Cheese, is made in the “Nadine Tradition” using the finest and freshest ingredients: Three very special Italian Prok products-Pancetta, Sopresatta and Prosciutto (hence Three Little Pigs) and three of Italy’s most famous and sought after cheeses-Marscarpone, Pecorino-Romano and Aged Provolone.  Look for Valente’s Three Little Pigs Macaroni and Cheese in the Frozen Food aisle of the Price Chopper stores in the Greater Capital District area. FLORIDA CRYSTALS by DOMINO Being earth-friendly couldn’t be sweeter!  Florida Crystals understand the importance of making a positive lasting impact on our communities and the world around us.  We take pride in our quality pure cane sugar products and we maintain green business practices-like our eco-friendly farming and clean renewable energy production.  In fact, Florida Crystals Organic and Natural Sugars are the first American sugar products to be Carbonfree certified by Carbonfund.org.  And now, their fine family of product comes in NEW  recyclable packaging! Look for Florida Crystals in the Natural/Organic Baking aisle. How do you ensure that your kids eat a healthy breakfast each morning?  Tell us your tips for a chance to win a year’s supply of Quaker Instant Oatmeal! Studies show that starting off the day with a wholesome meal can do wonders for your health and well-being. This is even more important for kids because breakfast provides them with the nutrients they need to be active in the morning and then maintain that energy throughout the school day. Eating a fun yet nutritious meal in the morning will put a smile on everyone’s faces and help your little one concentrate, recall important information and be creative! Quaker has some really cool and nutritious breakfast items that you and your kids are sure to love!  Quaker’s Instant Oatmeal is available in some great flavors like Apples and Cinnamon, Maple and Brown Sugar and even Chocolate Chip!   Oatmeal is a delicious and healthy way for your family to start your day. The whole grains provide a number of essential vitamins and nutrients, starting you off to a great day.  Price Chopper and Quaker want to make sure that you and your family get energized in the morning in order to have fun and productive days! One lucky grand prize winner will be selected to receive a year’s supply of Quaker Instant Oatmeal! Comment below AND on the corresponding post on our Facebook page telling us what tips you have to ensure that your kids eat  a healthy breakfast! Leave your comments by Monday, September 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm to be entered to win. Read official rules here. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs PLANTERS NUT-RITION ENERGY MIX Planters NUT-rition Energy Mix is a simple, delicious Energy Mix of peanut butter with wholesome nuts, dried fruit and granola, available in two varities: Cinnamon Raisin Granola Nut and Banana Granola Nut.   Planters NUT-rition Energy Mix is delicious peanut butter with a hint of cinnamon, sweetness from the raisin and crunch from the granola.  Same great peanut butter taste with an added crunch and some chewy.  This is a new and unique product which is different from anything in the peanut butter category today.  A category in which 70% of the United States peanut butter eatings are consumed by adults! Today’s active consumers are seeking products that provide them with an energy boost that also delivers great taste and 45% of those peanut butter consumers say health specific support claims are important to them when choosing peanut butter. New Planter NUT-rition delivers just that with 6 grams of protein and no artificial flavors.  Look for Planters NUT-rition Energy Mix in the peanut butter aisle! PURINA TIDY CATS PURE NATURE When it comes to odor control you can count on, new Tidy Cats provides a natural choice. Each ingredient in Purina Tidy Cats Pure Nature was chosen because of its unique and well known benefits in fighting odors.  The 99.9& natural formula provides strong odor control you can rely on from ingredients you can trust-for your cats and your home. Try new Purina Tidy Cat Pure Nature today-look for it in the Pet Food aisle.   Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs PLANTERS NUT-RITION ENERGY MIX Planters NUT-rition Energy Mix is a simple, delicious Energy Mix of peanut butter with wholesome nuts, dried fruit and granola, available in two varities: Cinnamon Raisin Granola Nut and Banana Granola Nut.   Planters NUT-rition Energy Mix is delicious peanut butter with a hint of cinnamon, sweetness from the raisin and crunch from the granola.  Same great peanut butter taste with an added crunch and some chewy.  This is a new and unique product which is different from anything in the peanut butter category today.  A category in which 70% of the United States peanut butter eatings are consumed by adults! Today’s active consumers are seeking products that provide them with an energy boost that also delivers great taste and 45% of those peanut butter consumers say health specific support claims are important to them when choosing peanut butter. New Planter NUT-rition delivers just that with 6 grams of protein and no artificial flavors.  Look for Planters NUT-rition Energy Mix in the peanut butter aisle! PURINA TIDY CATS PURE NATURE When it comes to odor control you can count on, new Tidy Cats provides a natural choice. Each ingredient in Purina Tidy Cats Pure Nature was chosen because of its unique and well known benefits in fighting odors.  The 99.9& natural formula provides strong odor control you can rely on from ingredients you can trust-for your cats and your home. Try new Purina Tidy Cat Pure Nature today-look for it in the Pet Food aisle.   Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs DANNON ACTIVIA BREAKFAST BLEND Try NEW Activia Breakfast Blend Lowfat Yogurt!  Say “Good Morning!” to a tasty breakfast-make Activia Breakfast Blend part of your morning meal.  This creamy, delicious Probiotic lowfat yogurt helps regulate your digestive system* with the exclusive culture Bifidus Regularis. It also has twice the protein of regular lowfat yogurt**, a touch of grains and 50% more lowfat yogurt versus Activia 4oz. cups, making it a great addition to your morning routine! Available in four delicious breakfast flavors-Apple Cinnamon, Banana Bread, Maple Brown Sugar and Vanilla-there’s sure to be one you’ll love.  Head to the yogurt aisle and find your favorite! *When consumed daily for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle **Contains 14% more of the DV of protein (7g) than regular lowfat yogurt.  Activia Breakfast Blend: 11g(22%DV) protein.  Regular lowfat yogurt: 5g (10%DV) protein per 6 oz. WAGGIN’ TRAIN DOG TREATS Reward your dog the best way with Waggin’ Train Dog Treats.  They are perfect as a training treat or “just because.”  Most Waggin’ Train treats are made with chicken or duck as the #1 ingredient.  No matter the variety of Waggin’ Train you choose, feel confident that you are giving your dog a treat that is both wholesome and delicious. If you haven’t already bought Waggin’ Train products, we hope you will.  Try their newest Waggin’ Train treats in a variety of sizes: Wholesome Chicken Jerky Tenders, Wholesome Duck Jerky Tenders and Ham It Up Ham Slices. Look for Waggin’ Train Dog Treats in the Pet aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs DANNON ACTIVIA BREAKFAST BLEND Try NEW Activia Breakfast Blend Lowfat Yogurt!  Say “Good Morning!” to a tasty breakfast-make Activia Breakfast Blend part of your morning meal.  This creamy, delicious Probiotic lowfat yogurt helps regulate your digestive system* with the exclusive culture Bifidus Regularis. It also has twice the protein of regular lowfat yogurt**, a touch of grains and 50% more lowfat yogurt versus Activia 4oz. cups, making it a great addition to your morning routine! Available in four delicious breakfast flavors-Apple Cinnamon, Banana Bread, Maple Brown Sugar and Vanilla-there’s sure to be one you’ll love.  Head to the yogurt aisle and find your favorite! *When consumed daily for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle **Contains 14% more of the DV of protein (7g) than regular lowfat yogurt.  Activia Breakfast Blend: 11g(22%DV) protein.  Regular lowfat yogurt: 5g (10%DV) protein per 6 oz. WAGGIN’ TRAIN DOG TREATS Reward your dog the best way with Waggin’ Train Dog Treats.  They are perfect as a training treat or “just because.”  Most Waggin’ Train treats are made with chicken or duck as the #1 ingredient.  No matter the variety of Waggin’ Train you choose, feel confident that you are giving your dog a treat that is both wholesome and delicious. If you haven’t already bought Waggin’ Train products, we hope you will.  Try their newest Waggin’ Train treats in a variety of sizes: Wholesome Chicken Jerky Tenders, Wholesome Duck Jerky Tenders and Ham It Up Ham Slices. Look for Waggin’ Train Dog Treats in the Pet aisle. We’re happy to welcome Ore-Ida Grillers into our frozen food aisle here at Price Chopper!  These grillers are thick potato planks that you can cook directly on the grill—making them crispy on the outside but tender on the inside!  They are quick and easy to prepare, perfect for any fall night.  Grillers go from frozen to grilled in only 15 minutes and are thick enough so that you don’t have to worry about them slipping through the grill grates.  Grillers are perfect as a side dish for any family meal and since they cook so quickly, you can spend more time enjoying your family and friends!  Don’t worry if you’ve already closed the grill for the season, grillers can also be broiled or cooked on a grill pan!  Grillers come in two great varieties:                                                            Golden– classic potato taste  Seasoned– zesty blend of pepper, garlic & herbs Click here to check out some great family style recipes from Ore-Ida! It’s that time of the year again when the kids go back to school!  This can be an exciting time for both parents and their children.  Show off your kid’s back to school style in our newest photo contest!  Send your photos to photos@pricechopper.com for a chance to win a $100 Price Chopper gift card! Make sure to check out our back-to-school Pinboard for some helpful ideas that we’ve found too!  Also, don’t forget about the programs we have in place to help you and your school save money and earn rewards:   UPromise–  Customers gain money towards college education through exclusive coupons and discounts on groceries.  Tools for Schools– From July 29th, 2012 through March 30th, 2013, customers will be able to earn points towards educational equipment for their respective schools. Remember, every dollar you spend at Price Chopper earns you one point towards educational equipment! eLabels for Education– Collect points for purchasing one of the sponsoring eLabels brands and earn money for your school!  Send your photos by Monday, September 10th by 5:00pm to be entered!  Three winners will be chosen, read official contest rules here.

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

FOLGERS GOURMET SELECTIONS K-CUP PACKS

Go gourmet every day with your favorite Folgers Coffees, now available in K-Cup Packs.  Now, enjoy the Mountain Grown taste you love in two new exciting flavors: Classic Roast- with its trademark taste and enticing aroma, and Morning Café- light-bodied with a clean finish and bright taste.  This wonderfully balanced coffee blend is just what you need to begin the day. There’s no measuring, no filters, no cleanup: nothing but one perfectly brewed cup of Folgers Gourmet Selections Coffee made with your Keurig Brewer and ready to enjoy in less than a minute. Look for Folgers Gourmet Selections K-Cup Packs also available in Black Silk, Caramel Drizzle, Lively Colombian, Lively Colombian Decaf and Vanilla Biscotti.  You will find Folgers Gourmet Selections K-Cup Packs in the Coffee aisle.

YOPLAIT GREEK 100 YOGURT

Shoppers: You all are most likely aware that Greek Yogurt is on the “must have” list for healthier eating.  And I’m sure it will come as no surprise that Yoplait has got an innovative new yogurt product sure to delight Greek yogurt lovers, both young and young at heart.

Introducing New Yoplait Greek 100 Yogurt!  It’s everything that you love about Greek Yogurt, but with far fewer calories!  It’s got twice the protein of regular yogurt and zero percent fat – it’s just 100 calories per serving, so there’s absolutely no guilt trip with New Yoplait Greek 100 Yogurt!

Choose from delicious Fruit on the Bottom flavors like: Strawberry, Mixed Berry, Black Cherry and Peach, plus great tasting favorites like Vanilla and Key Lime.  Why not stock up on a wide variety of Yoplait Greek 100 Yogurts, right in Price Chopper’s Dairy Department today.  Your tummy and your waistline will say “Thank You!”