fall_activityBlog   Visit a Local Orchard or Cider Mill This Season! Written by Jon Waiksnoris, Marketing Intern   It’s fall in the Northeast, and apple flavors are back in popular taste! Now that the weather has finally cooled down, enjoying a beautiful day at the orchard picking apples and tasting cider is the perfect way to celebrate the season. At Price Chopper & Market 32 we love this time of year, because we team up with a variety of local farms who supply our stores with home.grown. apples and cider every fall. Rulfs Orchard in Peru, NY has been a local partner of ours for over 20 years! Originally a dairy farmer, Robert Rulfs added a cider mill to his farm in 1983 and never looked back. Today, the orchard offers many different types of produce, apples, and berries. Featuring pick-your-own Macintosh apples, a corn maze and fresh baked goods, Rulfs Orchard is definitely worth a visit this fall! Established in 1911, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard is the result of onion farmer Beak and SkiffGeorge Skiff and dairy farmer Andrew Beak, joining forces to enter the apple business. Located in Lafayette, NY, Beak & Skiff offers a variety of apples for picking. They also produce delicious cider in their mill using fresh apples exclusively grown on their orchard! Cold Hollow Cider Mill is a Vermont cider mill we’ve partnered with for more than 20 years! In 1974, Eric and Francine Chittenden began making apple cider for friends, soon after, they realized they should open up a business. They wanted to make cider to distribute to supermarkets, and become a Vermont tourist attraction in the meantime. Today, through their own old-fashioned style, Cold Hollow Cider Mill is both one of New England’s top producers and one of Vermont’s biggest tourist attractions. Located in Altamont, NY, Altamont Orchards has been a family operated farm in the Capital Region for over 49 years! Dating all the way back to 1792, the farm has been leased and sold numerous times. However, in 1967 the Abbruzzese family became the first family to work and live on the farm. They still own the farm today, promising to raise and produce only the finest products for their community and customers. Be sure to check out their farm market featuring, apples, apple cider donuts, pies, breads, pastries, and more! Check out the info below to find out more about our local apple partners and what they have to offer!

Rulfs Orchard: 531 Bear Swamp Rd, Peru, NY / http://www.rulfsorchard.com/ Walhowdon Farm & Orchards: 33 Walhowdon Way, Lebanon, NH Hudson River Fruit: 65 Old Indian Rd, Milton, NY / https://www.hudsonriverfruit.com/ Sunrise Orchards: 1287 N Bingham St, Cornwall, VT / https://sunriseorchards.com/ Crunch Time Apple Growers: Wolcott, NY / http://www.crunchtimeapplegrowers.com/ Jaeschke’s Orchard: 23 Gould Rd, Adams. MA / http://jaeschkesorchard.com/ Brace’s Orchard: 444 Brace Rd, Dallas, PA Beak & Skiff: 2708 Lords Hill Rd, Lafayette, NY / http://beakandskiff.com/ Breezelands Orchards: 1791 Southbridge Rd, Warren, MA / http://www.breezelandsorchards.com/ Mayer Brothers Cider Mill: 1540 Seneca Creek Rd, Buffalo, NY / http://mayerbrothers.com/cider-mill-store/ Fowler Farms: 10273 Lummisville Rd, Wolcott, NY / http://www.fowlerfarms.com/ Rogers Orchard: 336 Long Bottom Rd, Southington, CT / http://www.rogersorchards.com/default.aspx Cold Hollow Cider Mill: 3600 Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT / http://www.coldhollow.com Altamont Orchards: 6654 Dunnsville Rd, Altamont, NY / http://altamontorchards.com/

(more…) Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 1, 2017

DOVE INVISIBLE DRY SPRAY ANTIPERSPIRANT DEODORANT

With Dove Invisible Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant, you can step out in style wearing any color you like!  This dry spray antiperspirant is invisible on 100 different colors.  It goes on instantly dry and with up to 48 hours of odor and wetness protection, you can do your own thing, knowing that you will smell great all day.dove dry spray As well as being unbeatable on white marks, Dove Invisible Dry Spray Clear Finish provides excellent underarm care.  Its 100% alcohol (ethanol) free formula is kind on skin.  It also contains moisturizers, which can help your delicate underarm skin recover from the irritation regular shaving can cause, leaving you with beautifully soft and smooth underarm skin. Get out your brightest outfit and stand out from the crowd!  No need to sweat the small stuff – with Dove Invisible Dry Spray, you’re protected all day! Look for Dove Invisible Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant in the Personal Care aisle Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Progam October 1, 2017

COMPOUND W MAX FREEZE COMPLETE WART KIT

Introducing the latest innovation for the treatment of plantar and stubborn warts, which are difficult to treat due to rougher calloused skin on surface. Compound W Max Freeze is the only product with a unique Boosting Gel to maximum freezing power.  Max Freeze maintains freezing temperature on wart up to two times longer than cryogen alone. compound w max freeze The new precision tip cryo technology minimizes contact with healthy skin, focusing the power on the wart.  Destroys the wart in as little as one application. The new comfort pad protects and cushions painful plantar warts. A new solution for an embarrassing problem! Look for Compound W Maximum Freeze Complete Wart Kit in the Foot Care section. Family Mealtimes Matter – All Year Long Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN Senior Nutritionist   fmm-logoToday marks the original CASA Family Day, promoted by the Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) and Price Chopper since 2001, when their research showed the positive link between more family meals and less negative behavior in at risk teens. Since then, the research keeps showing that eating together is the glue that keeps kids healthy and families strong. The Family Mealtimes Matter and National Family Meals Month campaigns technically wrap up this week, but they will keep going, in your house and in ours! You will always find great meals and snack solutions in our stores. Did you know, Americans are getting more than 50% of their calories from snacking, making snack time another great time for busy families to eat together. Snacks can help parents add more plant-based items to the foods they serve their children, promoting good habits and good health. It doesn’t have to be fancy, or at a specified time, or even served on a plate! Please, join us at the table whenever you can find time with your family – Family Mealtimes Matter! #familymealtimesmatter #familymealsmonth Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 24, 2017

THE SILVER PALATE SAN MARZANO PASTA SAUCE

Of the many brands and types of pasta sauce on the market, only one brand is truly unique.  The word unique means one of a kind and Silver Palate San Marzano Pasta Sauce varieties are outstanding in taste and texture.  You be the judge. The first ingredient is imported, whole San Marzano tomatoes.  Unlike most other tomatoes, domestic and Italian, the generic structure has never been modified.  Thus, the natural sugar goes into the fruit, not the leaves as it does in other tomatoes.  That’s why The Silver Palate adds no sugar.  They’re naturally sweet and lush.  Thus they never have to add tomato paste or sugar – only whole tomatoes.san marzano pasta sauce What a great pasta sauce – Silver Palate Super Premium!  Available in four varieties – Marinara, Tomato Basil, Low Sodium Marinara and Oreganata Marinara. Look for The Silver Palate San Marzano Pasta Sauce in the Pasta Sauce aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 24, 2017

KODIAK CAKES TOASTER WAFFLES

 Breakfast just got healthier, easier and way more delicious!  Just as pioneers and lumberjacks required food loaded with protein and essential nutrients to get them through long days in the untamed wilderness, Kodiak Cakes Toaster Waffles have been similarly crafted with hearty whole grains and high-quality protein to fuel you with the energy needed to conquer your day. kodiak cakes Kodiak Cakes Toaster Waffles come in three great tasting options – Buttermilk Vanilla, Dark Chocolate and Blueberry Chia.  Ready in just a short 3-5 minutes, Kodiak Cakes Toaster Waffles are not your standard quick fix breakfast option.  Instead their waffles are a healthier choice made for bold beginnings. Take back your morning with Kodiak Cakes – nourishment for today’s frontier. Look for Kodiak Cakes Toaster Waffles in the Breakfast Food section of the Frozen Food aisle.   Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 17, 2017

NOOSA MATES

Introducing the latest wonder from the Yoghurt Company down under, Noosa Mates! Noosa Mates are a new product pairing Noosa’s delicious creamy yoghurt with premium mix in treats including crunchy granola, nuts, pretzels and chocolate – making every bite just as satisfying as the next. Noosa Yoghurt is made with whole milk, all natural ingredients and contains noosa mates yogurtprobiotic and 8 – 10 grams of protein per serving, making it a great go to snack.  Noosa’s mix-in treats are also premium, which means larger pieces, partnered brands such as Guittard Chocolate, and a minimum of three ingredients. Be sure to stop by the Yoghurt aisle and pick up your new favorite Yoghurt snack with four flavors to choose from: Honey Cranberry Almond, Banana Chocolate Peanut, Honey Pretzel Peanut and Coconut Almond Chocolate. Look for Noosa Mates in the Yoghurt section of the Dairy aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 17, 2017

PACT CRANBERRY INFUSED WATER

                The lazy hazy days of summer are coming to a close.  Life’s about to get hectic again, but some things can remain uncomplicated.  Like quenching your thirst. Pact Cranberry Infused Water from Ocean Spray is a simple (and tasty) way to stay PACthydrated this fall. Forget plain old water. Pact Water contains less than 1 gram of sugar per 16 oz. bottle and is infused with proanthocyanidins, or PACS, the powerful elements found in cranberries that cleanse and purify the body. Just toss a bottle in your bag and sip it post yoga class, on your way to the Farmer’s Market or between meetings.  How easy is that? Find Pact Cranberry Infused Water in the Water aisle.   Family Mealtimes Matter Saturday Event!   fmm-logoSeptember is National Family Meals Month ™, and we are celebrating in stores throughout upstate New York with our friends from Cornell Cooperative Extension and Eat Smart NY! Information, education and some great recipes will be shared – check out Pizza Hummus for a fun twist on a smart snack! We have fresh, delicious meal solutions all around the store that can help you spend more quality time with your family, and reap the many benefits of family meals. Children who eat more meals with their family have better grades, social skills, talk with their parents more and enjoy better health – that is a pretty powerful package for something we know you already love to do! Join in the fun on Saturday 9/16 at one of the following New York locations from 10 AM to 2 PM, or grab the handout at the Guest Services desk in your store all month long. #FamilyMealtimesMatter #NationalFamilyMealsMonth #eatsmartny #Timebetterspent http://www.eatsmartnewyork.org/ https://www.pricechopper.com/family-mealtimes-matter?q-family-meals-matter= September 2017 Family Mealtimes Matter Event Locations: Family Mealtimes Matter – Chef’s Menu Meals Make it Easy Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN Senior Nutritionist   fmm-logoEating with your family each night is a priority for your family. Life is so busy – your kids have activities and homework, the dog is barking, laundry in the washer, even the gold fish is trying to get your attention – and everyone is hungry! You want to make this happen, but can’t even think about what to cook…..then you remember, you bought the Chef’s Menu chicken marsala meal – sauté the fresh cut veggies, then the chicken, add the simmer sauce (not too high in sodium, nice!), warm up the wild rice – you’re done, and they love it! One pan, happy faces around the table, some precious time to hear about their day, share yours, and feel good about the fresh meal you made for your family. A little bit leftover will make a great lunch for you tomorrow….everyone cleans up, and 5 minutes later, the dog is barking, the laundry is in the dryer, and the kids give you a kiss “just because”… The Chef’s Menu meals are a huge hit – great variety, portioned well, classic recipes and some new flavor adventures to try, they tick a lot of boxes for busy families. Fresh produce, cut and ready to cook, and delicious, nutritious sides that take just a few minutes to warm up, they help you put it all together. Family Mealtimes Matter – try them all, mix and match – over 40 combinations to enjoy! #familymealtimesmatter #familymealsmonth chefs menu