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…

1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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!
4. 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!
5. 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

2. Waste management and recycling – farmers recycle hay into clean bedding for cows and recycle manure as fertilizer for feed and cover crops. High quality milk begins with Murcrest Farm in Copenhagen NY and other dairy farms providing cows with high quality feed: https://www.americandairy.com/news-and-events/dairy-diary/dairy-farming/cows-love-chocolate-too.stml 3. Methane digesters that transform methane from manure into farm and home energy supplies. At Wagner Farms in Poestenkill NY, a methane digester turns cow waste into enough electricity to power the dairy farm and their community! Meet the Wagner Farm Family: https://www.americandairy.com/dairy-farms/farm-families/wagner-family.stml There are many more examples. A true natural resource, milk and dairy products like cheese, ice cream and yogurt are the beginning and end of this energetic and time-honored cycle. Your local dairy farmers are making sure you can enjoy them all today, and tomorrow! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 17, 2018 Simple Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes keep your skin feeling clean and instantly 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

Fire It Up

• 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

Keep a Lid on It

• Close grill lid to enhance smoky flavor and keep moisture in

Cook It Safe

• 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

Give It a Rest

• Let meat “rest”, tented with foil, about 10 minutes before cutting

Spending time with your Dad and grilling up his favorite meal on Father’s Day- Priceless!! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 10, 2018

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.   Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 10, 2018

L’Oréal’s NEW Naturally derived SUGAR SCRUBS that are Kind to Skin – The deeply exfoliating sugars melt into the skin to refine, nourish and smooth for luminous soft skin. Because the scrubbing particles are made of sugars and eventually melt, the scrubbing becomes a gentler cleansing gesture. The addition of the oils in the formulas also deeply nourish without leaving a greasy residue and are suitable for sensitive skin and on Face and Lips. Look for L’Oréal’s NEW Pure Sugar Scrubs in the Skin Care Aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 3, 2018

Milka OREO Chocolate Candy Bar

OREO is raising the candy bar! Enjoy delicious OREO cookie pieces mixed in vanilla crème filling and coated in European Milka chocolate candy.  The NEW Milka OREO Chocolate Candy Bar is a great treat! Milka is one of Europe’s leading chocolate brands, made with milk from the European Alps and the finest cocoa beans.  Our milk chocolate candy is so smooth and creamy; it just melts in your mouth. CRUNCHY BITS OF OREO + CRÈME FILLING + RICH MILKA CHOCOLATE CANDY Find Milka Oreo Chocolate Candy Bar at the checkout lines in your local Price Chopper/Market32 stores now at the checkout. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 3, 2018

PANTENE DAILY RENEWAL FOAM CONDITIONER

Add air-light Foam conditioning to your next shower.  Moisturize and replenish dry hair with weightless nourishment. Air-Light Nourishment even for fine hair. The new step two of your shower regimen. Rich nourishing Pro-V in weightless formula. Delivers 100% hydration and conditioning with 0% weight. Melts into hair and quickly rinses away. DIRECTIONS:  Use after washing with your favorite Pantene shampoo.  Shake Foam bottle well.  Apply a palm -sized amount of air-light Foam Conditioner from the roots all the way to the tips (adjust the quantity according to your hair length).  Let the conditioning Foam absorb into your hair a moment, then rinse.  Dry and style as usual.  Use at every wash to have strong beautiful hair that is light as air! Look for Pantene Daily Renewal Foam Conditioner in the Hair Care aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs May 27, 2018

JUST MAYO

Do you want to enjoy a great tasting mayonnaise that has no saturated fat and no cholesterol? Introducing Just Mayo, an egg & dairy free mayonnaise that has 35% less total fat than leading brands. Fresher tasting and smoother spreading, its mayo the way it’s supposed to.  Use it not only on sandwiches, but as a dip or create your own sauces. Just Mayo can be found in the Condiment aisle along with the Mayonnaise items.