untitled55555 Interrupcion* and Price Chopper invite you to taste fresh, flavorful, Fair Trade Organic blueberries. We want to let you know you’re getting the best product out there at a good price and you’re doing something good too! Interrupcion* works with family farmers in Latin America to ensure the protection of our earth by employing sustainable agricultural practices and organic and biodynamic farming methods with the highest levels of food-safety. We eliminate the use of harmful chemicals and GMOs, and we safeguard our land and water resources for future harvests and generations. Clamshell (1) All our products are Social & Fairtrade Certified, which guarantees a minimum price for producers, fair pay for workers, and safe, dignified working conditions on farms. Every TASTE ME DO GOOD* product generates a small Social Premium that gets invested in producing communities, and adds up to big positive impact for workers and their families. For example, workers on Interrupcion* Member blueberry farms in Linares, Chile have generated over $23,500 in Social Premiums in 2011-2012 and have utilized this money to: • Construct and rebuild houses for community members whose homes were destroyed or lost in the 2010 earthquake. One 12-member family (3 members of which are farm workers) that were homeless in the aftermath of the earthquake received a brand-new house • Rebuild the church in Chanco, Chile that was destroyed by the earthquake • Purchase notebooks, shoes and school supplies for children in the community • Provide dental care and disease prevention workshops • Purchase low-cost medicine and First Aid supplies • Purchase bicycles for workers (2 mile commute to work) • Improve the local school by planting grass and a garden • Sponsor workshops on recycling, composting and organic farming • Create a greenhouse for organic seedlings In response to the cycle of poverty that are historically faced by the local indigenous Mapuche communities in Villarica, Chile Interrupcion* Member farms practice conscientious hiring to spur economic development and fuel opportunity expansion in the area. With over $6000 generated in social premiums workers have invested funds to: • Install indoor plumbing and hot water, thereby dramatically improving sanitation and overall health within the community • Purchase blankets and supplies for both the local nursing home and families with young children • Provide trashcans for all homes in the community • Install potable water for a member of the community who still did not have access to safe drinking water since the 2010 earthquake • Purchase bicycles for workers, thereby reducing time spent on transportation to and from the farm • Paying school and matriculation fees for children in the community, enabling more children to attend school and higher education institutions • Purchase TV / DVD player / projector for the community center where gatherings, talks, and events take place • Purchase soccer equipment for children in the community This is what we’re all about at interrupcion*: guaranteeing fair pay and safe work for the people harvesting the foods we enjoy and greater sustainability for the earth we all share. We are pleased to give you the option with Price Chopper to buy a fantastic product and make the world a better place at the same time. We think it’s good*. We hope you enjoy. Join the movement, Taste Me Do Good* on Facebook
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
 
More than a dozen years ago, the idea for a New Items column was created.  It started life as a monthly column in the Price Chopper weekly ad where two new items were described and pictured.  Over the years, the monthly New Items column has turned into a weekly column and the two items are featured on the Price Chopper website for sixty days after being in our actual weekly ad.  The New Items column will continue to appear in our weekly ad and two items will be featured each week. I am excited to tell you that I will be blogging about the New Items each week as well and look forward to hearing from you. Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy New Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy for men and women is a revolutionary line of nourishing shampoos and conditioners that turn the conventional hair care discussion on its head.  This new approach “feeds the scalp”-not just the ends!  Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy for women deeply nourished the scalp to work where it matters most, creating the right foundation for strong, beautiful hair from root to tip.  The nourishing shampoos and conditioners are clinically proven to help restore the scalp’s natural moisture balance (when using shampoo and conditioner) and give women stronger (less breakage when combining vs. non-conditioning shampoo), more beautiful hair in just seven days! Clear Men Scalp Therapy breaks the “one size fits all” approach to treating dandruff and is a lasting solution to one of the most common scalp issues for men-dandruff. This complete range of shampoos is specifically designed for men and clinically proven to provide 100 percent dandruff protection (no visible flakes with regular use). Look for the Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy products in the Hair Care aisle! Applegate Organic & Natural Meats For 25 years, Applegate has been producing high-quality natural and organic meats and cheeses, including hot dogs, bacon, sausage, deli meats and frozen products.  Natural can mean many things, but when you see the word “natural” on the Applegate label, you are guaranteed that the meat inside is: Look for these Applegate products in the Meat and Wall Deli aisles: Natural Beef Hot Dogs, Natural Turkey Hot Dogs, Organic Beef Hot Dogs, Natural Sunday Bacon, Natural Turkey Bacon, Natural Roasted Turkey Lunch Meat, Natural Smoked Turkey Lunch Meat, Natural Black Forest Ham and Natural Slow Cooked Ham Lunch Meat.

Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 
More than a dozen years ago, the idea for a New Items column was created.  It started life as a monthly column in the Price Chopper weekly ad where two new items were described and pictured.  Over the years, the monthly New Items column has turned into a weekly column and the two items are featured on the Price Chopper website for sixty days after being in our actual weekly ad.  The New Items column will continue to appear in our weekly ad and two items will be featured each week. I am excited to tell you that I will be blogging about the New Items each week as well and look forward to hearing from you. Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy New Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy for men and women is a revolutionary line of nourishing shampoos and conditioners that turn the conventional hair care discussion on its head.  This new approach “feeds the scalp”-not just the ends!  Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy for women deeply nourished the scalp to work where it matters most, creating the right foundation for strong, beautiful hair from root to tip.  The nourishing shampoos and conditioners are clinically proven to help restore the scalp’s natural moisture balance (when using shampoo and conditioner) and give women stronger (less breakage when combining vs. non-conditioning shampoo), more beautiful hair in just seven days! Clear Men Scalp Therapy breaks the “one size fits all” approach to treating dandruff and is a lasting solution to one of the most common scalp issues for men-dandruff. This complete range of shampoos is specifically designed for men and clinically proven to provide 100 percent dandruff protection (no visible flakes with regular use). Look for the Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy products in the Hair Care aisle! Applegate Organic & Natural Meats For 25 years, Applegate has been producing high-quality natural and organic meats and cheeses, including hot dogs, bacon, sausage, deli meats and frozen products.  Natural can mean many things, but when you see the word “natural” on the Applegate label, you are guaranteed that the meat inside is: Look for these Applegate products in the Meat and Wall Deli aisles: Natural Beef Hot Dogs, Natural Turkey Hot Dogs, Organic Beef Hot Dogs, Natural Sunday Bacon, Natural Turkey Bacon, Natural Roasted Turkey Lunch Meat, Natural Smoked Turkey Lunch Meat, Natural Black Forest Ham and Natural Slow Cooked Ham Lunch Meat.