Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 16, 2018

Casaro Whole Milk Ricotta and Low Moisture Mozzarella

Carrying on the same family tradition and methods used for decades, Casaro Cheesemakers are true artisans, handcrafting the highest quality Italian specialty cheese Casaro cheesesince 1929. Their milk comes fresh daily from local farmers who provide the highest quality milk needed to produce their Casaro Italian Cheese locally in Schenectady, New York. Each cheese is ALL NATURAL, GLUTEN FREE, made from rBST free milk and KOSHER. Look in the Dairy case for Casaro Italian Cheeses: including Parmesan and Fresh Mozzarella.   Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 16, 2018

Juicy Juice Organic Splashers

A refreshing blend of organic fruit juice and water, Juicy Juice Splashers Organic is a new organic pouch that has no High Fructose Corn Syrup and no artificial sweeteners or colors. Their delicious sweetness comes from the organic fruit, that’s it!Juicy Juice splashers It’s a better for your kids beverage with 50% less sugar vs. the leading juice* Plus, this fruity pouch is packed with 100% Vitamin C.  Parents love the goodness, kids love the deliciousness! Available in three juicy flavors: Fruit Punch, Berry Lemonade and Tropical Twist.  One carton contains eight 6 oz. pouches. Look for Juicy Juice Organic Splashers in the Shelf Stable Juice Aisle. (*Juicy Juice Splashers products contain 9 grams compared to the leading juice at 221 grams of sugar.)   Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 9, 2018 Country Crock with Sunflower Oil, the buttery taste you love, made better with Sunflower Oil.  No artificial flavors or preservatives, 50% less saturated fat than butter.  Country Crock with Sunflower Oil delivers on delicious taste with a melt that virtually mirrors butter.  Superior culinary performance with a rich and creamy texture. ICBINB with Coconut Oil is dairy free, made with real simple ingredients.  Less saturated fat, good source of Omega 3 – ALA.  A buttery taste with a hint of coconut.PureBlends 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 Finlandia cheese dipyou 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. Pomi chopped

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?  

Flu Season Is Almost Here!

Roll up your Sleeves and Fight the Flu!

With flu season quickly approaching, it is time to start thinking about getting your flu vaccine. It is estimated by the CDC that the flu results in between 9.2 million and 35.6 Flu shot 2018million illnesses each year in the United States. Only approximately 47% of people got a flu vaccine during the 2016-2017 season. It is always best to get your flu vaccine as early as possible because it takes 2 weeks for your body to gain protection. You want to make sure you are covered before you may come into contact with the virus. It is important for patients of all ages to get the flu vaccine. Even if you don’t believe you are at high risk, you can do your part to keep those around you who ARE at high risk safe (infants, elderly, immune suppressed) by not passing along the flu. There are a few age related considerations for this flu season that you should be aware of. If you are located in MA, NY, or PA, you can bring your children over the age of 9 to get their flu vaccine at Price Chopper or Market 32 Pharmacy! If you are over the age of 65, the high dose flu shot may be a good option for you. It is proven that as age increases, the immune system decreases. A high dose flu vaccine provides 24% better protection for patients over 65 than the regular dose flu vaccine. There is also new evidence to show that the flu vaccine typically used for patients with egg allergies, Flublok, actually provides 30% better protection than the normal flu vaccine if you are aged 50-64. At Price Chopper or Market 32, there is no appointment required and many insurance plans cover flu vaccines with a $0 copay. Talk to your local Price Chopper or Market 32 Pharmacist to see which flu vaccine is right for you! Myth busting: Myth: “I got the flu shot and then I got the flu right after!” Fact: It is possible to experience mild side effects for 1-2 days after your vaccine. It is important to note that this is not the flu. The flu vaccine is an inactive vaccine that cannot give you the flu. It takes 2 weeks for the vaccine to become effective. If you do present with a confirmed case of flu, you were most likely exposed before the vaccine became effective. Myth: “I got my flu shot last year. I don’t need another one.” Fact: The strains of flu virus that are prevalent during each new flu season can vary. The flu vaccine is updated from season to season so you get the most up to date protection. Myth: “Even if I get the flu, I’m sure I’ll recover quickly. I’m healthy so I don’t need a flu shot.” Fact: Even if you are generally healthy, the flu can cause serious complications and may even require hospitalization. It is also a possibility that even if it doesn’t cause complications for you, it could be dangerous for your loved ones around you.   References: Disease Burden of Influenza [Internet]. CDC; 2018 [cited 2018 August 14]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/burden.htm 2010-11 through 2016-17 Influenza Seasons Vaccination Coverage Trend Report [Internet]. CDC; 2017 [cited 2018 August 14]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/fluvaxview/reportshtml/trends/index.html No More Excuses: You Need a Flu Vaccine [Internet]. CDC; 2016 [cited 2018 August 13]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/general/no-excuses-flu-vaccine-print.pdf DiazGranados CA, Dunning AJ, Kimmel M, et al. Efficacy of high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccine in older adults. N Engl J Med. 2014;371:635-645 Dunkle LM, Izikson R, Patriarca P, Goldenthal KL, Muse D, Callahan J, Cox MMJ; PSC12 Study Team. Efficacy of Recombinant Influenza Vaccine in Adults 50 Years of Age or Older. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jun 22;376(25):2427-2436. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1608862. PubMed PMID: 28636855.   Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 2, 2018

Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Pods

Tide Simply clean fresh pods

Clean just got simpler as your favorite Tide Simply Clean & Fresh is now available in laundry pacs. Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Pods provides the right clean at just the right price.  With three times the power of baking soda liquid detergent*, these laundry detergent pacs dissolve in any temperature. Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Pods can be used in front and top loading washing machines, both standard and high efficiency.  Place Tide Simply Clean & Fresh PODS in the drum. Look for Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Pods in the Laundry aisle. *Stain removal result of 1 dose vs. 3 of the leading liquid bargain detergent with baking soda in a top load machine. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs August 26, 2018

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 Kodiak cake baking mixhousehold. 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: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. Red-Cross_web_200x300 Every 8 minutes, the American Red Cross responds to a disaster. Your $1 or $5 donation helps the American Red Cross respond to nearly 64,000 disasters a year, nationwide. Price Chopper/Market 32 will match all donations, up to $5,000!     For more information about the American Red Cross, visit redcross.org Red Cross tax ID number: 53-0196605 red-cross-blog-disclosure