Several kombucha offerings have a limited consumer base due to their unusual flavor combinations. Bing Z saw the need and heard the requests for a more drinkable kombucha with a smooth flavor.
Bing Z is handcrafted with delicious and organic fruit juices to balance the tanginess of traditional kombucha while still providing a healthy beverage that will appeal to a wider audience.
Consumers who may be adverse to traditional kombucha will appreciate Bing Z’s completely new interpretations of this healthy probiotic beverage.
Bing Z Kombucha can be found in the Produce department. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
June 24, 2018
Introducing the Gillette3 and Gillette5 Razors:
Gillette3 and Gillette5 offer you high performance and trusted quality at an affordable price. Both Gillette3 and Gillette5 razors feature a 360 Aqua Grip handle for a strong grip, even when wet.
They have a Front Pivot that transfers pressure of your hand away from the blades for better skin comfort. Additionally, Soft Microfins gently stretch the skin to create a smooth even surfaced for a comfortable shave.
Look for Gillette3 and Gillette5 in the Shaving aisle. 
We’re Produce Proud, and today we’re here to drop some hot pepper knowledge!
Most of us have probably experienced this scenario: We’re either out to dinner or making a dish at home, and want to have some spice in our dish.
Since some of us can take more spice than others can, it’s good to know which peppers we can or can’t take. Some of us struggle to get through a single jalapeno, while others think a ghost pepper only feels like a moderate spring day. Whatever our spice tolerance is, some of the peppers we consume have more to them than we’d expect!
Ghost peppers are easily one of the hottest peppers in the world. It’s been said that they’re about 100 times hotter than the hottest jalapenos! The ghost pepper comes from India, where the people there put it to good use. It’s so hot that they rub ghost peppers on walls and fences to prevent wild elephants from entering certain areas. To a human, a ghost pepper is incredibly hot, but when taken in very moderate amounts as an ingredient in a hot sauce, it adds a delicious kick to anything you want spicy!
We’ve all heard of (and a lot of us tasted) the habanero pepper. One of the hotter peppers you can find in the average grocery store, it’s very unique. Coming in a wide variety of colors (orange, red, brown, white, and pink), the habanero will throw a lot of punches. While most people like chocolate that melts in their mouth, the Chocolate Habanero (brown) just melts your mouth, while the White Habanero delivers some nice, fruity heat.
The cayenne pepper is a pretty common one here in the US. Unlike most peppers, it is ground up and sprinkled on food to add a bit of a punch to whatever you’re having. Cayenne peppers also have a unique pain relieving ability! The same substance in the peppers that gives them their spice also does a good job at relieving pain and helping you feel better, all while your mouth is lit on fire.
Jalapeno peppers: one of the most common peppers we see and eat! Often found on pizzas and used to make delicious jalapeno poppers and salsas, jalapenos are delicious, without bringing too much heat. They hold the distinction as the first pepper to travel to space! In the 1980s, NASA started using jalapenos as food for astronauts that went to space aboard shuttles, officially making jalapenos a main ingredient in spicy space food.
There are a ton of different peppers out there, each packing a punch of its own (some stronger than others). Hopefully this quick hot pepper rundown will help you know which peppers to have with dinner, and which ones to use to keep wild elephants out of your yard! 
Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN, CDN Senior Nutritionist
We continue the celebration of Dairy Month with some love for vital, versatile yogurt!
There are few foods that meet all of the criteria that savvy shoppers demand – wholesome, sustainable, delicious, convenient, and nutritious – yogurt is all that and more. Yogurt is a truly global food, with a range of types, health benefits and flavors that ensure there is an option for everyone. Here are some tips and trends for energizing your yogurt strategy…
- Yogurt comes in so many convenient varieties – get the recommended three servings of dairy per day when you add a drinkable yogurt with breakfast, Greek yogurt with whole grains, nuts and fruit for lunch (Mango Yogurt Parfait http://bit.ly/2y4nNZZ), and a savory snack of yogurt Tzatzikis dip (http://bit.ly/2K3iwmZ) and fresh vegetables in the afternoon.
- Take a tour and try yogurts with different origins and heritage – enjoy a Greek yogurt if you have not tried one, skyr-style yogurt (like Siggi’s), strained yogurts like Chobani and Cabot, and even Australian yogurt from Noosa. Speaking of heritage, Chobani, Cabot and our own PICS yogurts are all made with milk from dairy farms in the Northeast!
- Yogurt sauces, dips and recipe subs are a great way to add flavor and benefits to traditional and ethnic favorites….swap plain Greek yogurt for sour cream, add to baked goods like muffins instead of milk, or use as a fruit or veggie dip. Easy peasy!
- Yogurts deliver dessert in a flash – flip cups with additions like dark chocolate, fruit, spices and flavors combine a little indulgence with a little bit of good-for-you, and help you manage the portion too!
- The evidence continues to show that yogurt has a role to play in better health – as microbiome support, and as a natural food source of calcium and protein, yogurt is a vital food used therapeutically for some health concerns. Enjoy!
Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN, CDN Senior Nutritionist
Delicious dairy delivers so many benefits – good nutrition, positive economic impact and sustainable use of resources. Working tirelessly caring for their cows, farmers ensure their systems and safeguards protect families and farm workers, milk safety and quality, and the environment. True stewards of the land, dairy farmers lead the way with constant innovation. Combining biology, chemistry, technology, economics and more, they provide wholesome milk to our communities.
Best practices for dairy sustainability include:
1. Innovating water quality management, above and underground. Local dairy farm families, like E-Z Acres in Homer NY, are good stewards of the land and good neighbors. They are committed to caring for the environment and protecting the water supply for their communities: https://www.americandairy.com/news-and-events/news/news/e-z-acres-wins-outstanding-dairy-farm-sustainability-award.stml
hydrated everywhere you go.
The on-the-go wipes use skin-loving ingredients and triple purified water that gently cleanse while instantly hydrating your skin.
Micelles, their smart cleansing bubbles, attract and lift make-up and impurities out of your skin without leaving it dry or tight.
Simple Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes contain no artificial perfumes, dyes, or harsh chemicals, so all you feel is healthy, clean skin. Combines gentle ingredients with multivitamins to keep your skin balanced. Gentle enough for sensitive skin, but tough on dirt.
Look for Simple Micellar Wipes Twinpacks in the Skin Care aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
June 17, 2018
P & G PANTENE FOAM CONDITIONER
P & G Pro-V Pantene Foam Conditioner Sheet Volume is a weightless conditioning foam that makes application easy and even. The foam conditioner is formulated to make flat and weighed down
hair look visibly healthy and full of volume. P & G’s Pro-V formula is now infused with microbubbles to boost strands for 24 hours.
Say goodbye to the weigh down of traditional cream conditioners.
Look for P & G Pantene Foam conditioner in the Hair Care Aisle. Get Your Grill On!
Maureen Rowan Murphy, Manager Consumer Trends, Nutrition and Lifestyles
I believe the best gift is the gift of time-time spent with those we love. While my Dad is no longer here, one of my fondest memories is the last Father’s Day I spent with him. Not only did we have quality time together, but I grilled and served one of his favorite meals. Had I not tackled my grilling “fears” that cherished memory would likely not exist.
While always comfortable cooking in the kitchen my comfort level didn’t extend outdoors. The grill was uncharted territory, and one day I made up my mind that I had to change that. I learned the basics, and then jumped right in and fired up the grill! Sure, there were a few grilling mishaps, but as my confidence grew so did my skills. I guess you could say it was trial by fire! Now I’m viewed as the grill master in my house. If you’re intimidated like I was, here are tips to help you on your way to becoming a grill master!
Gather It Up
- Gather everything up to avoid leaving food unattended on hot grill
- Wire brush
- Long-handled matches/lighter and charcoal for charcoal grill
- Long handled tongs
- Metal spatula
- Basting brushes
- Skewers
- Grill basket
- Meat thermometer
- Clean platters and utensils
- Heavy duty oven mitts
- Reduce food sticking by taking a paper towel dipped in a little oil, and using tongs, wipe evenly over the grates
- Preheat grill 10 to 15 minutes to ensure it reaches the proper temperature as well as kill any possible bacteria
- Grilling Temperatures – High: 400-450°F for high; medium-high: 350-400°F; medium: 300-350°F; low: 250-300°F
- A properly heated grill sears foods on contact, keeps the insides moist and helps prevent sticking
- Keep a spray water bottle for gas or charcoal grills nearby in case of flare ups
- Don’t use cooking spray on a hot grill
- Sear the meat to seal in juices and capture its best flavors
- Turn grill down after searing so food does not burn outside and remain raw inside
- Use tongs when turning meat or poultry to keep natural juices inside
- Turn food only once – the less you flip, the more the flavor develops
- Apply sauces and glazes during last 10 minutes to avoid potential flare-ups
- Close grill lid to enhance smoky flavor and keep moisture in
- Use a food thermometer to ensure a safe internal temperature
- Steaks, roasts and chops: 145°F with a 3 minute rest time
- Ground beef, pork, lamb and veal: 160°F
- Poultry, including ground poultry: 165°F
- Let meat “rest”, tented with foil, about 10 minutes before cutting
HELLMANN’S REAL KETCHUP
Hellmann’s has reimagined the way ketchup is made using the best that nature has to offer. 15% less sugar content than the market leader, absolutely no refined sugar. Sweetened with True Sourced Certified Honey, never sugar. No High Fructose Corn Syrup.
Each bottle is made with 9 whole tomatoes that are of the highest quality and are sustainability sourced tomatoes. No Artificial ingredients or preservatives. Non-GMO. No added colors, no synthetic flavoring – there is nothing artificial about Hellman’s Ketchup.
Look at the clean label check, only 5 ingredients. Tomato puree, Honey, White Wine Vinegar, Salt and Spices. All for a rich wonderful ketchup without compromising on taste.
At Hellmann’s they believe that real and simple ingredients are all you need to make delicious food. Look for Hellmann’s Real Ketchup in the Ketchup aisle.