Want to win a $100 gift card for your young athlete? We are all anxiously awaiting this Friday’s festivities in London!  We know many our Chopper Shoppers have talented young athletes in their families that could one day make it big!  Help us celebrate the hard working athletes all over the world and share a photo of your future gold medal winner!  Send a photo to photos@pricechopper.com of your family’s sports star in-action for a chance to win a $100 gift card that you can use to support your young athlete’s goals! To enter to win, send us a photo of your little champion to photos@pricechopper.com. Please send us your photos by Friday, July 27th at 3:00PM to be entered. Three randomly selected winners will earn a spot on our Chopper Shopper  podium-where they can celebrate with a $100 gift card!  Winners will be announced on Friday, July 27th at 5:00PM. Read official rules here.
Written by Jane N. Golub
 Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 

            FARMER’S GARDEN by VLASIC

Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic, a new line of farm fresh artisanal pickles, is available in the Pickle aisle.  Inspired by the homemade tradition of the brand’s pioneering founder, Joseph Vlasic, the Farmer’s Garden recipe uses fresh, hand-packed ingredients that are free of artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Each jar of Farmer’s Garden is hand-packed with fresh extra-large U.S. grown cucumbers marinated in a special brine and paired with carefully selected garlic, carrots, peppers, herbs and spices for an authentic flavor experience. The classic mason style jar packaging showcases the honesty of the ingredients and all the goodness packed inside.  Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic is available in five delicious varieties: Kosher Dill Spears, Kosher Dill Spears, Zesty Garlic Chips, Bread & Butter Chips and Deli Style Halves.

LIPTON TEA & HONEY

Lipton is on a mission to inspire people to live on the bright side of life, everyday, all day!

Consumers are increasingly opting for “better for you” beverages – and tea with its perceived goodness has clear competitive advantages versus many other beverages.  Lipton Tea & Honey offers the benefits consumers are looking for: made with Real Tea, sweetened with honey, made from natural fruit flavor, contains no added preservatives and no artificial flavor or coloring.  And it’s only 5 calories! Lipton Tea & Honey is made from Black and Green Tea with six great flavors to choose from – including a Decaf offering.  Lipton Tea & Honey is available in 6 / 10 count to go sticks flavors and 4 / 6 count pitcher flavors.  You can find Lipton Tea & Honey in the Tea aisle.
Written by Jane N. Golub
 Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 

            FARMER’S GARDEN by VLASIC

Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic, a new line of farm fresh artisanal pickles, is available in the Pickle aisle.  Inspired by the homemade tradition of the brand’s pioneering founder, Joseph Vlasic, the Farmer’s Garden recipe uses fresh, hand-packed ingredients that are free of artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Each jar of Farmer’s Garden is hand-packed with fresh extra-large U.S. grown cucumbers marinated in a special brine and paired with carefully selected garlic, carrots, peppers, herbs and spices for an authentic flavor experience. The classic mason style jar packaging showcases the honesty of the ingredients and all the goodness packed inside.  Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic is available in five delicious varieties: Kosher Dill Spears, Kosher Dill Spears, Zesty Garlic Chips, Bread & Butter Chips and Deli Style Halves.

LIPTON TEA & HONEY

Lipton is on a mission to inspire people to live on the bright side of life, everyday, all day!

Consumers are increasingly opting for “better for you” beverages – and tea with its perceived goodness has clear competitive advantages versus many other beverages.  Lipton Tea & Honey offers the benefits consumers are looking for: made with Real Tea, sweetened with honey, made from natural fruit flavor, contains no added preservatives and no artificial flavor or coloring.  And it’s only 5 calories! Lipton Tea & Honey is made from Black and Green Tea with six great flavors to choose from – including a Decaf offering.  Lipton Tea & Honey is available in 6 / 10 count to go sticks flavors and 4 / 6 count pitcher flavors.  You can find Lipton Tea & Honey in the Tea aisle.
Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 

BE HAPPY PET FOOD from Purina

Pets know the secret to being happy and it comes down to a few simple things: play every day, find a sunny spot to relax and enjoy tasty and nutritious food.

That’s why pets love the nose-to-tail good nutrition found in new Be Happy pet food.  It helps support healthy skin and coat, clear vision and strong bones.  It keeps your pet healthy on the inside and happy on the outside.

Try it today and get in on the happiness for your pet.  If they’re not head over paws for this food, we’ll give you your money back.  That’s Purina’s happiness guarantee!

Look for Be Happy Pet Food from Purina in the Pet aisle.

SOUTH BEACH DIET BAR

South Beach Diet Bars are a delicious part of a healthy lifestyle, providing you with a convenient way to make “strategic snacking” a part of your day.  Simply put, this means eating well-timed snacks that will keep you feeling energized and satisfied.

Try delicious Meal Bars, 100-Calorie Snack Bars and Protein Fit Cereal Bars in tasty flavors like cinnamon raisin, whipped peanut butter, chocolate and whipped chocolate almond.

South Beach Diet Bars are a good source of protein and fiber and contain no artificial flavors, sweeteners or sugar alcohols.

So, avoid eating those empty calories and making bad snack choices when you’re on the go – reach for delicious South Beach Diet Bars instead.  Look for South Beach Diet Bars in the Diet aisle.

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

BE HAPPY PET FOOD from Purina

Pets know the secret to being happy and it comes down to a few simple things: play every day, find a sunny spot to relax and enjoy tasty and nutritious food.

That’s why pets love the nose-to-tail good nutrition found in new Be Happy pet food.  It helps support healthy skin and coat, clear vision and strong bones.  It keeps your pet healthy on the inside and happy on the outside.

Try it today and get in on the happiness for your pet.  If they’re not head over paws for this food, we’ll give you your money back.  That’s Purina’s happiness guarantee!

Look for Be Happy Pet Food from Purina in the Pet aisle.

SOUTH BEACH DIET BAR

South Beach Diet Bars are a delicious part of a healthy lifestyle, providing you with a convenient way to make “strategic snacking” a part of your day.  Simply put, this means eating well-timed snacks that will keep you feeling energized and satisfied.

Try delicious Meal Bars, 100-Calorie Snack Bars and Protein Fit Cereal Bars in tasty flavors like cinnamon raisin, whipped peanut butter, chocolate and whipped chocolate almond.

South Beach Diet Bars are a good source of protein and fiber and contain no artificial flavors, sweeteners or sugar alcohols.

So, avoid eating those empty calories and making bad snack choices when you’re on the go – reach for delicious South Beach Diet Bars instead.  Look for South Beach Diet Bars in the Diet aisle.

Want to win a Central Market Classics gift basket?! Comment and tell us about your dream breakfast! Central Market Classics bagels are a great and healthy way to start your day! In this crazy summer heat, it’s challenging for a lot of us to muster up the motivation to cook a hot breakfast-which makes a CMC bagel an easy and delicious choice! Do you have a favorite breakfast food you wish you could eat every day? We want to hear about it! Tell us what your dream breakfast is…. get creative! To enter to win a CMC Gift Basket, comment below AND on our facebook page. Leave your comment by Thursday, July 12th to be entered. If you have never tried CMC Bagels (or already love them), try them out this week by using the coupon available on our Facebook Coupon Tab. For this week only (July 8th- July 14th) you can get CMC Bagels for only $1!  There’s also a coupon for $1 off  Philadelphia Cream Cheese available on our coupon tab! CMC Bagels are: And have: This contest runs from Monday, July 9th  to Thursday, July 12th at 3:00PM. Two winners with the most creative breakfast creations will each win a CMC gift basket. Winners will be chosen on Friday, July 13th. Read official rules here.
Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 

TRIM FIT WEIGHT LOSS WATER

Lose weight, lower body fat and increase lean muscle with TrimFit All Natural Weight Loss Water!

While results may vary, TrimFit, with a balanced diet and exercise program, can help you achieve and maintain healthy weight levels and a toned body shape.  TrimFit’s patented ingredient, Trisynex, targets reduction of body fat – helping you achieve a healthy lifestyle.

For best results, based on clinical studies, drink three (3) bottles daily.  Look for TrimFit Weight Loss Water in the Diet and Nutrition aisle.

FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!     SEE THE RESULTS!

HOJIBLANCA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL  

The complex, but balanced, taste of Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil make it the perfect oil for almost any culinary use.  A single variety oil with a unique character, but at the same time, mild and fruity. Hojiblanca is the largest producer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the world and this premium quality Olive Oil is now available at Price Chopper! Hojiblanca is a cooperative of 65,000 associated farmers located in the middle of the Andalusia region of Southern Spain.  They carefully monitor, trace and control the process from tree to finished product, which allows them to guarantee the quality and low acidity of every bottle of Hojiblanca Olive Oil. Their quality Olive Oil combined with the new unique “DAMA Bottle” with the integrated pourer for perfect portion control (which was recently awarded the “best in packaging” by the World Packaging Organization for the design) make it a winning combination! For recipes and tips, visit www.hojiblancausa.com  and look for Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the Cooking Oil aisle.
Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 

TRIM FIT WEIGHT LOSS WATER

Lose weight, lower body fat and increase lean muscle with TrimFit All Natural Weight Loss Water!

While results may vary, TrimFit, with a balanced diet and exercise program, can help you achieve and maintain healthy weight levels and a toned body shape.  TrimFit’s patented ingredient, Trisynex, targets reduction of body fat – helping you achieve a healthy lifestyle.

For best results, based on clinical studies, drink three (3) bottles daily.  Look for TrimFit Weight Loss Water in the Diet and Nutrition aisle.

FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!     SEE THE RESULTS!

HOJIBLANCA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL  

The complex, but balanced, taste of Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil make it the perfect oil for almost any culinary use.  A single variety oil with a unique character, but at the same time, mild and fruity. Hojiblanca is the largest producer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the world and this premium quality Olive Oil is now available at Price Chopper! Hojiblanca is a cooperative of 65,000 associated farmers located in the middle of the Andalusia region of Southern Spain.  They carefully monitor, trace and control the process from tree to finished product, which allows them to guarantee the quality and low acidity of every bottle of Hojiblanca Olive Oil. Their quality Olive Oil combined with the new unique “DAMA Bottle” with the integrated pourer for perfect portion control (which was recently awarded the “best in packaging” by the World Packaging Organization for the design) make it a winning combination! For recipes and tips, visit www.hojiblancausa.com  and look for Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the Cooking Oil aisle. Want to win 6 tickets to the Ballet Gala Lawn Party at Saratoga Performing Arts Center? Send us your fancy photos to photos@pricechopper.com to enter! Do you want to live like a Parisian for a night?! We are giving away six tickets to the Ballet Gala Lawn Party at SPAC AND a $200 Price Chopper gift card! To enter, send us a photo of you, your family or friends at your fanciest…proms, weddings, dinners, or any time you have been dressed your best! Get creative! Please include a caption explaining your photo.  The Ballet Gala at SPAC  will be on Saturday July 14th starting at 6pm. From 6-8PM there will be live music to go with your picnic before the ballet begins!  You’ll need to bring your own food, drink, and cocktails to the lawn party but you can use your $200 Price Chopper gift card to get everything you need for a memorable night! After the ballet, you will get to party like you’re in Paris! There will be a Moulin Rouge costume contest and fireworks!! Party in a Box will be donating their tent services to the winner. Your tent will include a table and seats for six but feel free to bring your own decorations such as lights, candles, flowers, or whatever will make your tent unique!   We will be accepting photos from July 6th until July 11th, 2012 at 3:00PM. The winner will be announced on July 11th at 5:00PM. Read official rules here
Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 

        ZzzQuil Nighttime Sleep Aid

Introducing ZzzQuil, a new nighttime sleep aid from the makers of Vicks NyQuil.  Not getting a good night’s sleep?  Is your mind racing at night and you don’t know why?

If you can’t get a good night’s rest and are having occasional sleeplessness, but aren’t experiencing pain, try ZzzQuil.  ZzzQuil is a non-analgesic sleep aid containing a single active ingredient (Diphenhydramine).  Diphenhydramine is an FDA approved sleep aid that is safe, effective and non habit forming when used as directed.  ZzzQuil can help you fall asleep so you sleep soundly and wake refreshed.

ZzzQuil Nighttime Sleep Aid – Not for Colds.  Not for Pain.  Just for Sleep.  Look for ZzzQuil Nighttime Sleep Aid in the Analgesics section.

ARTUSO PASTRY – CANNOLI FLATS & CREAM

In 1946, Vincent F. Artuso, Sr., founded what’s become one of New York’s most deliciously famous fixtures – Artuso Pastry, located in Little Italy, Bronx, New York.  Today, they are still family owned and operated and for over 10 years, many of their authentic Italian desserts, such as Cannoli, Sfogliatelle and Tiramisu, have been offered by your local Price Chopper store. Artuso Pastry is now proud to introduce the newest addition to their line of desserts, CANNOLI FLATS & CREAM.  Their flat cannoli shells have the same famous Artuso quality, freshness and family heritage you have come to know, but are now available in a convenient take-home package.  Their side of homemade cannoli cream is perfect for dipping and they hope you enjoy it as much as they do.

Artuso Pastry offers two pack sizes, Family Size and Party Size.  The Cannoli Flats & Cream are located in the Fresh Bakery Department.  Please visit www.artusopastry.com for additional information.