Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs July 10, 2016 TYSON CRAFTED CREATIONS Tyson Crafted Creations products deliver pre-seasoned, pre-marinated meats that shine with flavor and versatility.  Sure to please any palate, it all starts with an exciting variety of modern flavors, meticulously tailored for quality cuts of beef, pork and chicken. tyson crafted Crafted Creations meats are decidedly different than other seasoned and marinated products, not only in quality but in flavor.  Enjoy the smoky taste of mesquite flat iron beef, the citrus notes of orange peel chicken strips or the authentic Tex-Mex flavor of seasoned pork for fajitas: there’s always something to keep you coming back. Created with a global breadth of inspiration, the options for delicious mealtime experiences with Crafted Creations products are endless – from the taste of a local taqueria to an Asian fusion restaurant to a backyard pig pickin’ Look for Tyson Crafted Creations items in the Fresh Meat Case and visit www.craftedcreations.com for regularly updated recipes! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs July 3, 2016 SOFTSOAP BRAND LUMINOUS OILS Softsoap invites you to empower your shower with the new Luminous Oils Body Washes. Achieve soft and radiant skin with a fragrant-rich luxurious body wash with no extra steps required. softsoap-luminous-oils-review-3.pngAvailable in two varieties: Avocado Oil & Iris and Macadamia Oil & Peony.  Both scents have a floral fragrance and the added oils will make your skin silky soft. Softsoap won’t irritate your skin and will give your body a nice clean and refreshing feeling. Easy opening flip top – lathering up has never been easier. The new Softsoap Luminous Oils Body Washes offer you endless possibility to maximize your time in the shower. Look for Softsoap Brand Luminous Oils in the Soap aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs July 3, 2016 TONNINO GOURMET TUNA The finest cuts of yellowfin tuna are dipped in olive oil and hand-packed in signature glass jars. Tonnino TunaTonnino Gourmet Tuna is available in four innovative, different and amazing flavors that will help you create the most mouthwatering recipes in your kitchen – or, why not, just eat it my itself!! Besides being a convenient item for your food cupboard, Tonnino has low-mercury levels.  It is Non-GMI certified, gluten-free, sea salted and responsibly caught.  This amazing product will be tempting your taste buds from the first glance onto the next time you delight yourself with it. Look for Tonnino Gourmet Tuna in the Canned Fish aisle. Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN  Senior Nutritionist When Greek yogurt first appeared on the market, it was a novel take on its “regular”, thin-textured first cousin. Greek yogurt brings together so many elements – function, nourishment, and indulgence. As a dietitian, I was excited that something that was already good for you (milk) could be transformed again into yet another delicious food with a host of nutrition and culinary benefits.  Win Win! How does Greek yogurt benefit us? The recently released Dietary Guidelines point to yogurt as being one of the foods that can help children and adults get to the recommended three servings of dairy per day.  Greek yogurt contains high quality protein, complimented by about 20% of the Daily Value of calcium. Adults and children need more calcium, best from food sources – Greek yogurt is a tasty way to improve those statistics. Probiotics are also important, with yogurt a primary food source for Americans.
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Other nutrition attributes include a very low quantity of lactose – less than 5% in plain Greek yogurt, so it is a good fit for those who want to have dairy but struggle with lactose issues. Chobani’s fruited and blended yogurts have about 40% less added sugars than some others, and their Simply 100 line uses monkfruit or stevia sweeteners – natural sweeteners that have no calories. The sweetener information is important – there is a lot of nutrition education focusing on added sugars, but yogurts only account for 2% of added sugars to the American food supply – in other words, Americans are not getting the majority of added sugars from Greek yogurt. Creamy, rich, natural, sweet, savory, indulgent, heritage, craft, community, sustainable, transparent, high protein, nutritious, probiotics, smooth …..so many ways to describe this time-honored/new age staple food! My Chobani journey ended with a yummy blended Key lime Greek yogurt – as I enjoyed it, I was already thinking of the different recipes I could make with it – like Key lime Greek Yogurt frozen bites in mini puff pastry cups, and Key lime parfait with raspberries – no recipe required. As we journeyed together on this cow-to-cup tour throughout June Dairy month, we have enjoyed Greek yogurt in so many ways.  We began with breakfast recipes to start our day; sipped and savored our way through the month, and end it now on a sweet note – I hope we have mooooooved you to enjoy some Greek yogurt today! http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/key-lime-pie/ http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/mango-liquados/ https://www.pricechopper.com/recipes/9411/Chocolate-Raspberry-Frozen-Yogurt-Pops https://www.pricechopper.com/recipes/8094/Strawberry-Yogurt-Cones https://www.pricechopper.com/recipes/8375/Mango-Yogurt-Parfaits http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/baked-french-toast/ http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/mixed-berry-frocho-pop/     Written by Sara Lilkas, Marketing Intern  I cannot believe that it is already July! The year has been flying by and it’s already time to make plans for the 4th! (Check out our community calendar to find fireworks shows near you!) No matter how grand your 4th of July celebration may be, there’s plenty of time to have backyard barbeques and enjoy the summer weather. So you don’t have to stress about the drink menu at your backyard bash, we have an awesome line up of craft beers being featured at the Growler Station! Make sure to check the weekly flyer on July 3rd for exclusive savings on your growler refill!1 First up from the Adirondack Brewery is their Tangerine Dream. The Tangerine Dream is brewed with tangerine peel and wheat for body, it is a fruity pale ale that is perfect for hot summer days! Try Adirondack Brewery Tangerine Dream:adkpublogo Thursday June 30th     Friday July 1st     To help kick off your 4th of July celebration Samuel Adams is back on tap with their Summer Ale. A popular American Wheat ale, the Samuel Adams Summer Ale is light, refreshing, and features hints of lemon. Try Samuel Adams Summer Ale: SamuelAdamsLogo-575Saturday July 2nd     Sunday July 3rd Next on the list is Shmaltz Brewing Company. If you enjoy hoppy beers the Shmaltz Wishbone tasting is for you. Wishbone is a Session Double IPA, brewed specifically to feature the hops citrusy and tropical tones, it also is 8% alc. by vol. Try Shamltz Wishbone Session Double IPA:shmaltz-brewing-logo Friday July 7th Saturday July 8th Brown’s Brewing Company is the next brewery to be featured at the Growler Station and they are featuring one of my personal favorites, their Hefeweizen. A hearty wheat beer, with a hazy golden color, this refreshing beer is true to its Bavarian roots. brownsTry Browns’ Hefeweizen: Friday July 14th     Saturday July 15th     Next from Ommegang Brewery is their Hopstate NY. Hopstate NY is an American Pale Ale brewed exclusively with hops grown in New York State. The Hopstate NY features citrusy undertones and has a moderate bitterness. Try Ommegang’s Hopstate NY:brewery-ommegang-85412382 Friday July 22nd     Saturday July 23rd     The final tasting of July features the Brooklyn Lager from Brooklyn Brewery. The Brooklyn Lager uses  a “Vienna” style, but also features dry hopping, a technique that is most widely used in Britain, for a uniquely American style lager. Brooklyn-Brewery-Company-LogoTry Brooklyn Lager: Friday July 29th Saturday July 30th Everyone have a safe and happy 4th of July! Please enjoy responsibly.

1. Offer available at locations with Growler Stations (Price Choppers in Malta, Bethlehem, and Route 50 in Saratoga Springs, NY, Market 32s in Clifton Park and Wilton, NY and Market Bistro in Latham, NY.
Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 26, 2016   MYLANTA – Three New Flavors Try new Mylanta Liquid Antacid/Antigas Try new Mylanta Gas Antigas Mini-Tablets Find Mylanta in the Antacid/Laxative aisle Mylanta Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 26, 2016   GARNIER WHOLE BLENDS Discover the wholesome goodness of Garnier’s newest haircare collection, Garnier Whole Blends, an authentic, loving brand that’s centered around tradition, family values and community. Whole Blends offers six unique, gentle, paraben-free, effective formulas with carefully-selected ingredients that nourish deeply, hydrate and repair for naturally beautiful hair that’s incredibly smooth, full of shine and flows effortlessly. The Collections: Garnier Whole Blends, wholesome loving care blended for naturally beautiful hair, now available in the Beauty aisle. Whole Blends_Garnier Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN  Senior Nutritionist   We arrive at the Chobani plant, and find trucks busily rolling in and out, the sun glancing off shining clean silver milk silos. The first thing I learned – the facility was originally a cheese plant, built in 1920. Sustainably re-purposed for Greek yogurt production, the current plant has grown to three different sections, restoring and expanding jobs in this small upstate New York community. Our tour guides are Darrell Williams, Senior Quality Control Manager, and Dr. Robert Post, Senior Director, Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs.  
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The name “Chobani” means shepherd in Greek. The company values are written, literally, on the wall, and evident in every creamy, yummy mouthful of Greek yogurt. We suit up in sanitary and safety gear (my favorite look, hair nets and hard hats), and follow Darrell and Robert as they share their work – crafting Greek yogurt is a relatively simple process that yields a wholesome food, but the scale of the operation separates the company from many others. They also educate us all with great energy and passion – sharing insight into how each activity and method serves the consumer and ensures a premium, delicious product.   That local milk from Terry Ives’s farm enters the plant in a secure area, where it is tested again to be sure there has been no change in quality. Once final testing is done, the milk is transferred into silos, which hold about 500,000 pounds each. Like the milk trucks, the silos are tightly temperature controlled, and routinely sanitized. The operation is also inspected by multiple agencies to ensure food safety comes first.   Darrel2We tour plant process from beginning to end – everything is shining clean, every area focused on a specific task. Milk moves from the silo into processing, where it is separated (cream and milk), pasteurized, homogenized and then moved into yogurt making. Once it is brought to a specific temperature, the yogurt culture is added- five live active cultures, and three strains of probiotics. It takes 3 cups of milk to make 1 cup of Greek yogurt –  as the cultures do their work, the proteins are concentrated and the water and whey start to separate. Sustainability at work again, the whey is returned to farmers for agricultural and feeding purposes. Nothing goes to waste – land, water and community are carefully considered.   Boxing upChobani also works hard to ensure their fruit ingredients are premium – the typical combination of a fruit jam in a tangy base is part of what has grown Greek yogurt popularity – Americans want more wholesome foods with a lot of flavor, and Chobani delivers on both counts. Plain Greek yogurt is tangy and lends itself to many savory recipes, as an ingredient in sauces, casseroles and soups.   Check out the savory side of Greek yogurt with these delicious tips and recipes!   Simple substitution – plain Greek yogurt is a great substitute for sour cream in dips, sauces and baked good recipes. https://www.pricechopper.com/recipes/11413/Greek-Garden-Pasta-Salad https://www.pricechopper.com/recipes/8357/Toasted-Sesame-Seed-Crusted-Lamb-Meatballs-with-Sweet-Harissa-Yogurt-Sauce https://www.pricechopper.com/recipes/8500/Lamb-Meatballs-with-Mediterranean-Dips http://tobyamidornutrition.com/recipes/5306/roasted  – Salmon with dill-yogurt sauce and creamed spinach  – with permission, author of the Greek Yogurt Kitchen http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/coconut-shrimp/ http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/creamy-basil-dressing/ http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/mango-lentil-soup/ Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN  Senior Nutritionist Dairy farming is New York State’s primary agricultural industry. It is a tight knit community, and encompasses more than the farm families – dairy milk haulers, the tireless truckers that move milk from farm to plant, are also an integral and symbiotic part of this landscape. Husted Trucking, based a few miles from Terry’s farm, picks milk up from about 200 farms across a 50 mile radius. Thirty-two trucks and experienced drivers maintain this lifeline connection to plants and processors, with Chobani receiving a lion’s share of local milk. As part of our day, we met the company’s second generation owners, David and Penny. Their son, the third generation, is on the runway, working in the office while we learn more about their operation. milk cansDavid started working with his father hauling milk cans in 1953. Like farming, milk transportation gets no days off – no weekends, no weather can interrupt the schedule. Dairy farms are located on narrow, uneven back roads – drivers must be dedicated and very skilled, navigating through rain, sleet or snow. Drivers are also part of the quality and safety team – every milk load is tested. Drivers take samples from the farm holding tank, and the milk is tested again before it enters the plant to be sure there is no quality issue. The management team works with brokers to direct and deliver fresh milk orders that change daily. The trucks take milk to the plants, and the leftover whey back to the farms – a sustainable circle that promotes land and animal health. The truck are washed and sanitized after they deliver the milk to the plant. The whole system is regularly inspected– local, state and federal agencies all have a role. Regionally, farms collectively manage their food safety and must pass all inspections or they lose their market – their ability to sell their milk. All of these regulatory requirements ensure a safe supply chain from cow-to-cup. Commitment and collaboration rise like cream to the top of this discussion – David’s dedication to his team, longstanding working relationship and friendship with Terry, andTerryandDavid pride in their company’s heritage and role are evident. The boxes are always checked, the additional work done, the extra mile driven to protect their cargo and deliver it safely and efficiently to its destination. Three cups of milk make one cup of Greek yogurt. To highlight this part of our tour, we have some wonderful recipes to sip (or slurp!) and transform Greek yogurt into a delicious smoothie. Check them out, and tell us which one is your favorite! Pack a delicious, protein punch – substitute Greek yogurt in recipes and power up taste and nutrition. Check the blog next week for the rest of our Greek yogurt tour with Chobani! https://www.pricechopper.com/recipes/9177/Cranberry-Berry-Smoothie http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/berry-banana-smoothie/ http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/mango-liquados/ http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/pina-colada-simply-100-smoothie/ http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/pineapple_green_smoothie.html http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/strawberry_banana_protein_smoothie.html
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Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 19, 2016   QUAKER BREAKFAST FLATS   Full of delicious ingredients to help fill you up and help satisfy even the busiest of mornings – introducing NEW Quaker Breakfast Flats. Quaker Breakfast Flats   At the heart of their newest creation, you’ll find delicious ingredients like crunchy almonds, tart cranberries, sweet bananas, golden raisins and whole grain oats.   Open a box of Quaker Breakfast Flats and discover a treasure trove of taste with three delicious flats in each serving!   With real fruit, crunchy nuts and 18g of whole grains – all at less than 200 calories – Quaker Breakfast Flats are a great snack to help satisfy your morning hunger, wherever the day takes you.   Look for NEW Quaker Breakfast Flats in the Granola Bars aisle.