Pure Blends is a new delicious buttery spread that believes in the benefits of plant-based eating. Pure Blends keeps it simple, using plant-based oils to create a delicious buttery spread.
Available in two varieties, Avocado Oil and Coconut Oil. Good source of Omega 3 – ALA, Vegan and dairy free. No artificial preservatives, flavors or partially hydrogenated oils, no trans fat.
Find Country Crock Plant Based Spreads in the Dairy Aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
September 9, 2018
Finlandia’s NEW Imported Cheese Dips are made with pure ingredients and are naturally Lactose Free. These addictively delicious and creamy dips are made with Non-GMO ingredients and free of artificial hormones, which makes them the perfect ingredient for 
you to use for your family.
Finlandia Cheese Dips are available in Original and Cheddar varieties and can be served hot or cold. Use them to dip your favorite vegetables or chips in or make amazing macaroni and cheese. Finlandia Cheese Dips are also the perfect topping for tacos and nachos. Each container comes with custom recipes under the labels.
Both the Original and Cheddar Finlandia Cheese Dips can be found in the Dairy aisle. 
Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN, CDN Senior Nutritionist
There is a lot of energy in talk about food these days. Where and how it is grown, and how it is processed and packaged are all part of the wider view shoppers are looking for when choosing the items they bring home to their families. Shoppers are also looking for traditional ingredients, and diverse flavors. POMI Chopped and Strained tomato products, naturally sodium-free and high in lycopene, deliver all of these attributes in each unique package. The authentic terroir and flavor is drawn from a specific region in Northern Italy. POMI tomatoes are grown by over 300 farmers that have collectively worked to bring sustainability into their farming and processing practice. Every detail has been attended to – each batch of chopped or strained tomatoes can be traced back to its roots via the code on the package, and the responsibly sourced packaging is even verified by a third party. Delicious recipes, beautifully photographed, are available on their website. Up next on my list – Spinach and Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, made with POMI Chopped Tomatoes. (https://www.pomi.us.com/en-us/recipes/recipes/spinach-ricotta-stuffed-mushrooms-tomato-sauce/). September is Family Meals Month – how will you enjoy them with your family? Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 2, 2018Listerine Sensitivity Zero Alcohol
Listerine Sensitivity Zero Alcohol Fresh Mint Mouthwash shields and protects sensitive areas of teeth for 24 hour relief from painful tooth sensitivity. It starts working immediately and blocks tooth sensitivity at the source for 24 hour relief.
Listerine Sensitivity Zero Alcohol Fresh Mint Mouthwash has a Zero Alcohol formula and contains Potassium Oxalate. It is FDA approved.
Listerine Sensitivity Zero Alcohol Fresh Mint Mouthwash is from the #1 Dentist recommended mouthwash brand and is located in the Oral Care aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
September 2, 2018
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Pods
5 Easy Care Tips for Cast Iron
Maureen Murphy, Manager Consumer Trends, Nutrition and Lifestyles
I fondly remember my grandmother’s well-seasoned cast iron pan, and the wonderful foods prepared in it. For many years I wanted one, but up until several years ago I was under the mistaken impression that cast iron still required a lot of care. An incredibly useful tool in the kitchen, cast iron is ideal for searing meats, retaining heat, and can go from stovetop to oven so you can even bake in it!
Once upon a time, cast iron skillets had to be seasoned before using for the first time, whereas today they are pre-seasoned in the factory making them ready for use after a quick rinse and thorough dry.
Thanks to these tips from Lodge, maker of cast iron cookware, it’s easy to keep cast iron looking and performing well.
- Cast iron can be washed – wash by hand using a nylon bristle brush, and if needed, use a pan scraper for any stubborn cooked-on bits.
- Do not: soak in water, use a dishwasher or metal scouring pads
- A mild detergent may be used, but isn’t necessary after each washing
- For particularly sticky food, simmer a little water for 1 minute, then use a pan
scraper after skillet has cooled. - Dry immediately and thoroughly
- Rub with a little food-safe cooking oil/shortening (vegetable or canola oil recommended), preferably while skillet is still warm
- Use it frequently as the more often you use it the better it gets as the seasoning (oil) builds up on the pan creating a nonstick layer
- Scrub with a metal scouring pan
- Wash
- Dry
- Oil interior and exterior
- Place upside down with piece of foil or sheet pan underneath
- Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour; allow to cool completely in oven
Kodiak Cakes Protein-Packed Baking Mixes
Get the nourishment you knead with Kodiak Cakes’ delicious new baking mixes. Kodiak Cakes carefully crafts each recipe with 100% whole grains and protein to transform your favorite baking recipes to healthy nourishing snacks or meals everyone in your family will enjoy. Available in five great-tasting new flavors – Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix, Blueberry Muffin Mix, All-Purpose Baking Mix, Fudge Brownie Mix and Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix – there’s a Kodiak Cakes baking mix available for any occasion and every person in your
household.
Kodiak Cakes is a small natural food company from Park City, Utah. They believe the best foods are made from simple real ingredients, so they craft everything from non-GMO ingredients, freshly ground whole grains and no preservatives to ensure every mix has the wholesome familiar flavor of an old family recipe. They even add protein to each mix to sustain your active lifestyle – discover these delicious nourishing baking mixes in the Baking aisle.
Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
August 26, 2018
Ragu Simply
Ragu has created Ragu Simply around consumer’s desire for transparency and clean ingredients claims. Ragu is proud to offer 4 new varieties of Ragu Simply:
Traditional
Chunky Marinara
Meat
Chunky Garden Vegetable
Ragu Simply has No Added Sugar, No Added Flavors, and No Preservatives, is Non GMO, made with 100% Olive Oil and is priced with Ragu.
Ragu Simply provides an affordable and delicious tasting Ragu Sauce that delivers on consumer’s desire to remove added sugars from their diet.
You can find Ragu Simply in the Pasta Sauce aisle next to the regular Ragu sauces. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
August 19, 2018
Differin Gel
Differin Gel delivers unbelievable Acne-Fighting efficacy! Adapalene is the first new ingredient in the Over The Counter acne category in over thirty years. Differin Gel stops acne by tackling 2X as many sources of acne as the current leading ingredients. Differin Gel works completely differently by engaging at the molecular
(DNA) level.
In a clinical study, Differin Gel users saw a 55% reduction in acne after only 2 months of use! This increased to an 80% reduction in acne after 12 months.
Differin Gel is the first Retinoid available without a prescription.
Look for Differin Gel in the Skin Care Aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
August 18, 2018
Kodiak Cakes Power Waffles and Power Flapjacks
Kodiak Cakes Toaster Waffles and Flapjacks are made with 100% whole grains, all non-GMO ingredients and high-quality protein to fuel any frontier. With 14g of protein per serving in the Power Flapjacks and 12g of protein in the Power Waffles, you’ll feel fuller for longer. Kodiak Cakes believes simple is better, so they craft these flapjacks and waffles in the
frontier tradition using 100% whole grains and 100% whole rolled oats. These simple nutritious ingredients gives each waffle and flapjack a delicious wholesome flavor the whole family will love.
Find four all-new tasty flavors: Chocolate Chip Power Waffles, Cinnamon Power Waffles, Buttermilk Power Flapjacks and Chocolate Chip Power Flapjacks, hibernating in the Frozen aisle.