Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

FIBER ONE MEAL BARS

Fiber One has always been associated with a healthy well balanced lifestyle.  Now Fiber One presents a new On-The-Go option to keep you loving – Fiber One Meal Bars.  Fiber One Meal Bars are a delicious nutritious Meal Bar to help you lead a healthy lifestyle.  Low in sugar and packed with fiber and protein, Fiber One Meal Bars come in delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberry Greek Yogurt and Dark Chocolate Almond varieties. Take one easy step closer to a healthier lifestyle with a bar that makes every bite count! Look for Fiber One Meal Bars in the Diet Nutrition aisle.    

NATURE VALLEY BREAKFAST BISCUITS

A great day starts with a great breakfast, but a convenient snack never hurts!  Introducing Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits – they offer a unique way to get the energy you need to do more of what you love, any time of day. Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits combine a delicious crispy texture with the goodness of 100% natural whole grain oats.  Packed with 26 grams of whole grains per serving, they provide the long lasting energy to help keep you going. Natural Valley Breakfast Bars come in naturally delicious Blueberry and Honey varieties.  Look for Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits in the Breakfast aisle today. Written By: Joe Berman Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, LEED AP BD&C For 83 years, Price Chopper has been an integral part of the communities in which we do business.   At the core of our values is a deep and long-held belief that what is good for the community is good for the company.  We sponsor little league teams, concerts and fireworks displays, hold parades and donate food and time.  We work directly to improve schools, revitalize neighborhoods, build green buildings, adopt emerging technologies and share knowledge, expertise and best practices.  Through hard work and dedication we have become a trusted partner in the day-to-day lives of our customers and in so much of what goes on in the communities that we serve.  However, we have never really told the full story of what we do, why we do it and who our efforts most directly benefit. As spring is a time for inspired and fresh beginnings, this Earth Day, Price Chopper would like to break the ice and start a new conversation.  We would like to share this part of our story in the hopes that it informs, educates, inspires and fosters a real and important dialogue with our customers and the communities that we serve!  This site has been developed to provide information on who we are, as an Environmentally Sustainable and Socially Responsible Company.  With that I would like to welcome you all to the brand new Price Chopper Corporate Social Responsibility website!  Please feel free to share your ideas, insights and feedback. We would love to hear from you!! Best, Be Well and Be Green, Joe Berman Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, LEED AP BD&C Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

GENERAL MILLS CHEX POPPED MIX 

Whether you are looking to wow your party guests or just sit down with a tasty snack, the answer has always been the same: Chex Mix!  Now the Chex Mix you’ve grown up with brings a new twist to the party. Introducing CHEX MIX POPPED!  Chex Mix Popped combines the Chex Mix you love with Popcorn to create a delicious and light snacking treat.  And at only 120 calories per serving and with 60% less fat than regular Potato Chips, Chex Mix Popped is a crunchy snack option without the guilt. Chex Mix Popped comes in Sweet & Salty and White Cheddar Varieties to satisfy all your snacking desires. Look for Chex Mix Popper in the Snack Aisle.

NEWMAN’S OWN GREEK YOGURT

            Since the early 1980’s, Newman’s Own has created deliciously unique, high quality products.  It all started with Newman’s Own Salad Dressing, but their portfolio has since grown to include microwave popcorn, lemonades and juices, pasta sauce, salsa and frozen pizza and entrees.  Now they are introducing their newest creation, Newman’s Own Greek Yogurt! For Newman’s Own Greek Yogurt, we’re all about the fruit – our high quality fruit makes us deliciously different! Our All Natural Greek Nonfat Yogurt starts with big pieces of real fruit on the bottom.  Stir it up for a delicious breakfast or wholesome snack!  Try all five varieties: Blueberry, Strawberry, Pineapple, Peach and Black Cherry. And remember, like all of their products, with Newman’s Own Yogurt you can be assured that all profits go to charity!  Since 1982, they have donated over $400,000,000 to charity!  Look for Newman’s Own Greek Yogurt in the Dairy aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS MORNING ENERGY CEREAL

Start your day with the tasty crunch of New Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Cereal. It’s full of crispy flakes, crunchy oat clusters and a touch of wildflower honey.  It’s packed with 6g of protein, over two-thirds of your day’s whole grain* and 5g of Fiber per serving to help get you going and keep you going. New Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy is offered in two tasty varieties – Cinnamon Crunch and Chocolaty Almond Crunch.  Look for Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy in the Cereal aisle. *Nutritionists recommend at least 3 servings of whole grain foods each day (about 16g per serving or 48g per day).

SAN GIORGIO PASTA

                San Giorgio is great pasta that makes perfect meals…..every time. Started by a young Italian immigrant in 1914 and then continuing the business under the leadership of his five sons, San Giorgio can be found throughout the United States – and is now at Price Chopper! They have something for your whole family with Angel Hair, Bow Ties, Elbows, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Thin Spaghetti and Rotini.  Did you know that the consumption of pasta increases the level of a chemical called serotonin in the body?  Serotonin is used by the brain to trigger positive feelings, so eating pasta makes you feel good! Make San Giorgio Pasta the foundation of your next meal.  Look for San Giorgio in the Pasta aisle. Nothing says spring more than fresh produce and this week, we have a great deal on Ocean Mist Heirloom Artichokes. Stop by your produce department and pick some Heirloom Artichokes- they are on sale 2 for $4 through Saturday! Tell us how many cases of artichokes you think we’ll sell this week (hint: there are approximately 12 artichokes in a case) and you could win a $25 Price Chopper gift card! Leave your comment below and on our Facebook page by Saturday, the 29th and we’ll pick the 4 winners who have the closest guess.  Read official contest rules here. The Heirloom artichoke is the “original” variety brought to California in the early 1900’s by Italian Immigrants—long time growers refer to them as the classic Green Globe variety. Did you know these artichokes are never grown from seeds? They grow only from the same root stock that has been passed down to each family of farmers for more than 90 years. Over 99% of all artichokes grown in the US come from California. Additionally, 95% of the heirloom artichoke comes specifically from the region of Castroville, California. Castroville, the artichoke capital of the world, is located right along the Pacific Ocean’s Monterey Bay and is home to the annual Artichoke Festival. Artichokes are a Nutritional Powerhouse for Fiber and Antioxidants:

• FIBER: one Artichoke (120 grams) is an “excellent source” (providing 10.3 grams) of dietary fiber, meaning — according to the Food and Drug Administration —Artichokes provide 20 percent or more of the Daily Value of fiber.
• VITAMIN C-ANTIOXIDANTS: A study from researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture found that Artichokes ranked seventh in total antioxidant capacity per serving out of more than 1000 common foods, such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, nuts, etc.
• The size of an artichoke is dictated by where it grows on the artichoke plant. Jumbo, Large size artichokes grow at the top of the plant. Small, baby sized      artichokes grow at the bottom of the plant.

TIPS FOR PREPPING:

• Any size artichoke: Don’t forget to rinse! Before cooking artichokes, rinse and brush off under cold water.  This will remove the natural thin film an Artichoke produces while growing that can give the choke a bitter taste.
• Baby Size Artichoke: To prepare for cooking: Snap off the outer layer of petals until you reach the pale, yellow green layer of petals. Then trim off stem and remove the dark green top tip of petals that will also cause a bitter taste if not removed.
• Long stem Artichokes: The stem is an extension of the heart. To prep: Peel the long stem of the Artichoke with a vegetable peeler until you reach the pale green flesh inside.

How to Simply Steam Artichokes

1. Cut the stems off the artichokes
2. Cut off approximately the top 1/2 inch of the artichoke
3. Trim the tips off of all petals with kitchen scissors
4. Bang the cut side on the edge of a table to open up the artichoke petals
5. Boil water, adding a few lemon slices & the pealed stems of the artichokes
6. Place face down on steamer basket and steam until underside of leaves are tender
7. Peel off petals and dip in butter (or your sauce of choice) & enjoy!

Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

FARMER’S PICK by WELCH’S

                Fresh picked taste is finally in the Juice aisle! Farmer’s Pick by Welch’s is a line of 100% juice that delivers the closest to fresh fruit taste without any artificial ingredients.  Each bottle is made with unfiltered juice, which gives it extra body and flavor.  The result is a delightful and delicious taste experience that is different from the everyday juice aisle.  And there aren’t any artificial ingredients, which means no artificial flavors, preservatives or synthetic colors added. Farmer’s Pick comes in three flavors: Concord Grape, Mango and Blackberry.  Each flavor is blended for a fresh picked taste that highlights full body fruit notes and aroma. Farmer’s Pick is perfect for the morning or for a burst of flavor later on in the day and both kids and adults will enjoy the delicious taste.  Fine Farmer’s Pick by Welch’s in the Shelf Stable Juice section.

MILO’S KITCHEN HOME-STYLE DOG TREATS

                They started making Milo’s Kitchen Dog Treats because they believe your dog deserves treats made with the same quality of ingredients and care that you want with your food.

• 100% real beef or chicken is the #1 ingredient
• No artificial flavors or color – all products are carefully prepared to bring out all the flavors your dog loves
•  Made in the USA – 75% of consumers say they only buy or look for Made in USA dog treats

Look for all of Milo’s Kitchen wholesome and delicious flavors including Chicken Grillers Chicken Recipe with Natural Smoke Flavor, Grille Burger Bites with Sweet Potato and Bacon and Steak Grillers Beef Recipe with Angus Steak. Visit Milo’s Kitchen to learn about these products and to sign up for special offers. The best treats come from the kitchen.  Available in either 2.7/3.0 size bags or 15 0 18 oz. size bags.  Look for all these delicious real meat dog treats in the Pet Food aisle.

Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

COTTONELLE FRESH CARE FLUSHABLE CLEANSING CLOTHS UPRIGHT DISPENSER

                To feel cleaner and fresher than toilet paper alone, Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths Upright Dispenser gives you a shower-fresh feeling that leaves you confidently clean. Pair Cottonelle’s Flushable Moist Wipes Upright Dispenser with toilet paper as part of your bathroom routine.  Nothing leaves you feeling cleaner than Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper (vs. comparable leading national brand products). Cottonelle Fresh Care Cleansing Cloths Upright Dispenser is available in the Bath Tissue aisle.

PURINA TIDY CATS LIGHTWEIGHT LITTER

                NEW Purina Tidy Cats Lightweight Litter is now available at Price Chopper! All the Strength, Half the Weight. NEW Tidy Cats Lightweight Litter offers continuous odor control and light, tight clumps for easy clean up.  It’s powerfully absorbent and 99.9% dust free. Learn more about it at www.tidycats.com/lightweight. Find Purina Tidy Cats Lightweight Little in the Pet Aisle.  Tidy says “Toss me that litter!” Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

HORIZON MACARONI & CHEESE

                Introducing new Horizon Macaroni & Cheese.  Horizon exists to bring nutritious solutions to mom, so she can provide a healthy foundation for her family.  We all know kids love macaroni & cheese, but mom is looking for more products made with simple, delicious and responsibly produced ingredients. Horizon’s Mac & Cheese is the only national brand with “real organic cheese” in every box.  You can find the “Classic” variety with “real organic cheese”, the Super Mac with “real organic cheese” and 12 grams of protein and the Organic Mac that is USDA Certified Organic.  All varieties have no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives and no HFCS. Look for the Horizon Macaroni & Cheese in the Natural aisle.      

THE PICTSWEET COMPANY

                Introducing two NEW items from The Pictsweet Company – a family owned grower, packer and distributor of select vegetables since 1945. First there’s Pictsweet’s 9 oz. Steam Deluxe Edamame and Super Sweet Corn – “Edamame Succotash” as they say on their bright red bag!  They blend Pictsweet’s Shelled Edamame with beautiful kernels of the sweetest corn in a steamable bag!  Pictsweet takes Succotash to a trendy new level. Second is Pictsweet’s Deluxe 12 oz. Baby Leaf Kale, which is also unique to the Pictsweet brand.  Pictsweet worked with their seed suppliers in their Tennessee backyard to get just the right variety that they grow and pack right here in the USA.  It’s the same Baby Leaf variety served in many of the Northeast’s finest restaurants.  Prized as a leafy green vegetable that is an excellent source of Vitamin A, it has zero grams of sugar, is very low in sodium and is naturally fat free. Look for the two new Pictsweet items in the Vegetable section of the Frozen aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

DUNKIN’ DONUTS COFFEE CREAMERS

                White Wave Foods partners with Dunkin’ Donuts to introduce coffee creamers at Price Chopper.  For the first time, consumers can enjoy at home the delicious taste of Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Creamer served with Dunkin’ Donuts famous coffee.  The rich heritage of Dunkin’ Donuts is one of quality and great taste. Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Creamers are made with real milk and cream for a smooth delicious companion to your coffee.   Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Creamers are sold in 32-ounce, quart-sized bottles in four different varieties, including Original with real cream and sugar, Fat-Free with skim milk and the right touch of sweetness, Extra Extra with extra real cream and extra real sugar and Unsweetened with real cream and no added sugar. Look for the Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Creamers in the Dairy aisle.

LANCASTER CREMES

                Inspired by Milton Hershey’s first success, The Lancaster Caramel Company, comes a new brand from Hershey – Lancaster Crèmes.  Available in three varieties of 8 oz. roll top bags: Caramel – The authentic flavor of rich, buttery caramel in a soft crème Vanilla and Caramel – The taste of sweet vanilla crème and buttery caramel blended together for a uniquely rich experience Vanilla and Raspberry – The taste of sweet raspberry fruit dipped in vanilla crème, blended together for an indulgent fruity experience Hershey starts with high quality ingredients like whole milk to create Lancaster Crèmes’ deliciously rich flavor.  Making something extraordinary takes time.  Lancaster Crèmes are carefully crafted for a rich creamy melt-in-your-mouth sensation like no other. Look for money-saving coupons in most papers on March 2^nd, May 18^th and September 14^th.  Try Lancaster Crèmes today!  Look for Lancaster Crèmes in the Candy aisle.   Written by our Guest Blogger: Andrea McMaster Hello Price Chopper families and fellow couponers!  I am Andrea from Andrea’s Coupon Club!  I joke that I am a “Mom” of FOUR boys…my husband Sean, my two (2) step-sons Ryan and Andy and my 3 year old son Caden. I work full time from home and I love to shop (who doesn’t?), I do it following one rule….never pay full price! My goal with Andrea’s Coupon Club is to help everyone cut their grocery bill by at least 50%!  Did you know that the average family spends $600 a month on groceries?  Wow!  Who can afford that?    I admit that I was hooked on “Extreme Couponing”.  How can someone get all that food for next to nothing?  I quickly realized that the “extreme” part of couponing was almost impossible for the average person.  Like many of you, I am a working Mom and wife.  For me, that means kids to take care of and a family and company to run.  However, just as quickly as I realized I could not get 3 pantries worth of food for free, I realized I could get my groceries for the month in one trip for at least half the price.  And YOU can too! This was something I could not keep to myself.  My Husband, Sean, gave me the opportunity to share my tips with so many people on his Morning Show, The Sean and Richie Show on WGNA.  I am happy to see so many people taking advantage of saving money and realizing it doesn’t take too much time to help your family budget!  Price Chopper offers shoppers an array of ways to save every day on groceries with weekly sales, bonus in ad coupons and bonus fuel items to help save at the gas station too!  This to me is getting triple savings!  Pairing coupons with sales and bonus fuel deals is a no brainer to me and we save SO much on gas.  Working from home, I don’t use as much gas as my husband who commutes about 30 miles each day, so I let him use the savings to fill up, as long as he takes a picture!  We have saved over $500 in fuel in the last year! WOW! Whether you are a beginner or seasoned couponer, here are some tips that are sure to help! Organization This is the number one topic I am asked about.  How do you organize your coupons?  Do you bring them all with you to the store in a binder?  There are many ways to get coupons, whether it’s online printable coupons or newspaper coupons.  Keeping them all in one place organized by category and date can seem a bit over whelming.  I often tell beginners to start with a coupon organizer set up by store aisle.  That way, you know where each coupon is when you need it.  If you are making an impromptu shopping trip, this makes it easier for you in the store as well.  If you don’t clip all the coupons from the inserts make sure you use a post-it and mark the date on each one which will allow you to locate coupons quickly. Once you get going and more comfortable with coupons, you will be able to come up with an organization system that works for you.  That may be keeping all the coupons in a binder or just printing as you go! I am a collector of coupons as I go.  I print them when I see them, label them and put them in my coupon organizer with the labeled coupon inserts.  When I am ready to go to the store, I make my list, gather the coupons I need and go.  I NEED a list and I won’t, well try not to, deviate from that! Match-Ups You always want to pair the sale items with a coupon.  Each weekend I check the flyer to pair the coupons with both the newspaper inserts and on line coupons.  (There is a coupon data base on my website to help search for coupons)   Each week I put out a Coupon Match-up list to help you pair those sales with coupons.  I do all the leg work for you, so you only have to spend minutes getting your list and coupons together! Lists Lists are KEY to couponing.  Planning your trip out before you go will keep you organized and focused in the store.  Creating a list is a feature on my coupon match-ups making it easy to shop.   If you are a clip as you go shopper, the list will send you to the site to print coupons or the insert name and date to locate the insert coupons!  I always make a list of what I am buying and carry those coupons with me. Store Coupons/Savings Newer features I love about Price Chopper are the iSave coupon machine and the AdvantEdge e-Coupons.  Just a couple minutes at home on line and you can load manufacturer coupons right to your card.  The coupons come off at the end of your transaction!  This allows you to carry less paper coupons with you to the store as well.  Keep your eyes peeled as well because Price Chopper often has store coupons you can load right to your card for FREE items!  The iSave machine prints out both store and manufacturer coupons right at the store! Checkout I love couponing and watching my total decrease as each coupon is scanned. It’s also important to watch the coupons scan and make sure they double!   NEVER be embarrassed to use coupons, even if you have that one shopper who picks up their items and go to another aisle to check out!  That’s why there is more than one open register! Every dollar counts for your family and coupons are there to help you stretch that dollar! I promise you, if you want to start couponing, you will love it.  It doesn’t take hours to get organized.  Follow the steps above and you are on your way to saving!  The Andrea’s Coupon Club community is constantly sharing deals and ideas and helping each other out with ideas and tools to save.  Join the club…you will save more and smile more!