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Exploring the Orchards: Apples 101🍎

Price Chopper — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Mia Teal

Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media

You know what they say about eating an apple a day! Today is National Apple Day, so what better way to celebrate than with Price Chopper and Market 32. We have a variety of apples to choose from, so make sure you browse our apple collection at the end.

Apples are more than just a popular fruit; they’re a symbol of crunchiness, sweetness, and wholesome goodness. From the refreshing sip of apple cider to the warm comfort of a homemade apple pie, these fruits have woven themselves into the fabric of our lives and culture. Oh, and we should mention our locally sourced Market 32 Apple Cider.

There are so many different types of apples out there that it may even be a little overwhelming. Fear not, let us take you through the journey of sweetness! We have picked six types of apples that we carry to feature here today. Let’s take a look…

Honey Crisp: The Honey Crisp Apple tends to be larger in size, juicy, and sweet. This variety is great for pie and applesauce.

Granny Smith: Granny Smith Apples are bright green, tart, and subtly sweet. These apples also work well in pies or sauce.

McIntosh: McIntosh apples tend to be on the medium to smaller. These apples are red with green spots, and have a tart taste.

Fuji: Did you know that Fuji Apples originated in Japan? How cool is that? These apples are red with areas of yellow and tend to be sweet and firm.

Cortland: The Cortland Apple has a vibrant red hue and features a refreshing, juicy white flesh. This variety tends to be tarte.

Pink Lady (Cripps Pink): The Pink Lady Apple is beautifully bright pink in color, and is most flavorful at room temperature.

Check out some recipes below for apple picking season!

Apple Dumplings: Warm apple dumplings are perfect for the cold weather approaching! Pair with PICS Vanilla Ice Cream for the ultimate duo.

Oven Grilled Cheese with Apples: Apples and cheese are a spectacular combo! Check out your soon-to-be new favorite recipe!

No-Churn Brown-Butter Apple Pie Ice Cream: When you make apple pie for your Thanksgiving feast, top it off with this ice cream! It is sure to be a hit!

Air Fryer Apple Churros: You may have had a cinnamon sugar churro, but how about an apple churro in the air fryer? Stop what you are doing and check out this recipe!

Sources:

US Apple – Granny Smith

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Let’s Celebrate Our Local Farmers!

Price Chopper — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Mia Teal

Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media

Today is a day to acknowledge, celebrate, and honor all of our farmers. Farmers, often regarded as the backbone of our society, play a huge role in nourishing the world and sustaining the balance between humanity and the environment. Their tireless efforts should never go unnoticed. At Price Chopper and Market 32, we want to call out some of our local farmers who help supply our stores. This includes anything from pumpkins to hot dogs and everything in between. Let’s take a look at a few of many local farmers!

Patch Orchards, Lebanon NH

At Patch Orchards in Lebanon, New Hampshire, eight generations have carried the legacy of this wonderful apple orchard. Not only do they sell a variety of produce, but many maple products are also sold. These include maple syrup, maple candies, pure maple sugar, and maple cream. There are many family fun activities to do while you visit Patch Orchards, so be sure to check out their website below.

Plainville Farm, Hadley MA

A third-generation farm in Hadley, Massachusetts, Plainville Farm specializes in pumpkins, asparagus, hard squash, and their famous butternut squash! We are proud to be partners for the past seven years!

McKenzie’s Country Classics: Burlington, VT

John and Nellie McKenzie immigrated to Vermont in 1898 and developed their own farm. When Nellie began giving country hams as holiday gifts, word got out about the heavenly taste. The McKenzies never turned back. Today, McKenzie’s belief is, “Be good, do good, and bring good to as many people as we can.” This is why you will find only the finest meats and cheeses at McKenzie’s with no antibiotics or added growth hormones. They take pride in producing healthy, wholesome goods.

Beak and Skiff, Lafayette NY

It all began in 1911 when Andrew Beak, a dairy farmer, and George Skiff, an onion farmer, met at a farmer’s market. The two teamed up to establish the very popular Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards. While many harsh weather conditions challenged their business over the years, the two men never stopped doing what they loved. Today, five generations have passed and Beak and Skiff is a booming business. Here you can find apple picking, cider tasting, a very large gift shop, and a café for apple cider donuts and many lunch items. Beak and Skiff Apple Orchard has something for the whole family!

Dietz and Watson: Philadelphia, PA

Dietz and Watson, a family-owned business, began in 1939. Their mission is, “To provide the best meat and cheese products on the market by adhering to our guiding principles: choice, quality, transparency, and family.” In addition to fine meats and cheeses, Dietz & Watson has a variety of snacks and condiments that are the perfect pairing for any meal. You can also find recipes on their website that fit all different needs. These include: gluten free, low sodium, keto, game day, vegetarian, and more.

Martin Rosol’s: New Britain, CT

Martin Rosol opened his business in 1928 which took place in a converted garage with eight employees. The number of employees expanded as the business advanced with some working here for over 50 years! In addition to their store front, Martin Rosol’s also has an online store where you can find delicious kielbasa, sausage, frankfurters, and cold cuts. Martin Rosol’s manufacturers are famous for their “foot long” frankfurters! Check them out!

Interested in learning more about these local farmers? Check them out here:

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home.grown. The Perfect Pumpkins – We Have ‘em Here!

Price Chopper — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Mia Teal

Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media

Happy pumpkin season! Now is the perfect time to have a friendly pumpkin carving competition with friends and family or decorating the house with mini pumpkins and gourds. At Market 32 and Price Chopper, we are proud to source all our pumpkins from local farms in our region each season. We get our pumpkins from many of the same farms who supply us with favorites like sweet corn and tomatoes in the summertime. Additionally, we also source our hard squashes, gourds, and ornamentals from local farms here in the Northeast during the fall. Find out below which farmers we are highlighting this pumpkin picking season!

Reeves Farms, Baldwinsville NY

Reeves Farms has been a partner for over 30 years, growing everything from organic zucchini to pie pumpkins. By using sustainable farming methods, Reeves Farms is proud to offer fresh berries and vegetables as well. Be sure to grab some fresh produce after heading to the pumpkin patch!

AJ Farms, Melrose NY

The Wertman Family Farm began in Colonie, NY four generations ago. As the business started to prosper, the family decided to move to Melrose, NY where much more farmland is present. Not only do they have fresh produce and stunning flowers, but they are also experts in growing pumpkins and hard squashes.

Hoover’s Produce, Port Trevorton PA

We are proud to have been a partner with Hoover’s Produce for over 25 years! They have an array of pumpkins for carving and decoration that are perfect for this pumpkin season.

Plainville Farm, Hadley MA

A third-generation farm in Hadley, Massachusetts, Plainville Farm specializes in pumpkins, asparagus, hard squash, and their famous butternut squash. We are proud to be partners for the past seven years!

Interested in learning more about these four partners? Visit their websites below!

Reeves Farms

AJ Farms

Hoover’s Produce

Plainville Farm

Next time you buy a pumpkin from your local Price Chopper and Market 32, you know that it was grown locally. Oh, and don’t forget to grab a pumpkin carving kit while you are here!

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National Corn Month

Price Chopper — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:36:11 +0000

National Corn Month

We’re proud to partner with local corn farms in the Northeast since 1932. So, for National Corn Month, we’re celebrating their hard work and dedication.

Corn is one of the top agricultural products in our region. By mid-to-late July, our home.grown. sweet corn season is fully underway, lasting until mid-September. We enjoy every minute of our corn season. Let’s a take a look at a few local suppliers.

Shaul Farms - Fultonham, NY

Since coming to the Schoharie Valley, the Shaul family has had 11 generations working on the farm to produce the finest cider, vegetables, and now garlic. Today, their primary production focus is high quality grain corn and fresh market vegetables. Their operation on the farm is diverse, allowing them to grind and sell corn meal, store and sell 250,000 bushels of grain corn, operate a retail road stand and sell vegetables to local Market 32 and Price Chopper stores. We are proud to work with them each season!

Paul Mazza's - Essex Junction, VT

For over 38 years, Paul Mazza’s has been providing their community with fresh, nutritious, delicious produce and a variety of locally sourced products. They take pride in producing the very highest quality fruits and vegetables all while keeping them affordable. Their produce can be found throughout Vermont, featured in our stores as well as local farm stands. We’re grateful to have them as partners each year!

Enjoy some corn-centric recipes...

Summer Corn, Potato & Basil Salad

Enjoy as a summery side or a snack, full of refreshing ingredients.

Grilled Flank Steak with Mango-Habanero Corn Salad

Enjoy some steak on the grill and pair it with the ultimate side dish, this Mango-Habanero Corn Salad. If you like a little kick, this recipe will be your new summertime go-to.

Grilled Shrimp Boil Skewers with Corn Salsa

Corn salsa serves as the perfect complement to grilled shrimp and sausage, and it’s perfect for summertime vibes.

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National Cherry Day – Kast Farms, Inc.

Price Chopper — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:35:18 +0000

National Cherry Day - Kast Farms

Happy National Cherry Day! Did you know our cherries are home.grown.? We’re proud to partner with Kast Farm, Inc., our primary cherry grower, as they help us provide fresh, local, refreshing cherries to our customers. Learn more about their family farm and operation below.

Kast Farms, Inc. is a fifth-generation family farm first established in 1884. The farm operates on approximately 4,500 acres in Orleans County about eight miles south of Lake Ontario. The farm is very diverse with approximately 450 acres of fruit, primarily apples, as well as 1000 acres of processing vegetables, such as sweet corn and snap beans, 2700 acres of field corn, soybeans, wheat, and malting barley.

Since its inception, the farm has been a very diverse operation, and it is one of the main reasons for its success today. While not necessarily the largest farm in Orleans County, it is one of the most diverse regarding the acreage of fruit, grains and vegetables. The farm has always tried to stay on the progressive side of things. Whether it was planting trial varieties for research, using novel harvest equipment or embracing new technology like GPS guidance and yield mapping, family members have been open and willing to find out how to take advantage of new trends to best suit the operation.

The Farm has had a long-standing relationship with Cornell University. The relationship began with growing trial tomato varieties and using harvesters in the 1950’s and continues with apples and grains today. In 2017 the farm partnered with Farm Fresh First, Cornell University, NY State Department of Ag and Markets and several other NY state growers in an Industrial Hemp trial studying the growing requirements for industrial hemp in NYS.

Quality produce is Kast Farms top priority and we have been GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certified for over twenty years and are proud to also carry the NY Grown and Certified label on all our products. It is just another way to show that our products are fresh, safely handled and grown in an environmentally responsible way.

Like many other successful farms, the family owes a great deal of gratitude to several past and current employees. It has been with the help of their dedication and hard work that the farm is what it is today. As a result, in 2016 Kast Farms, Inc. was recognized by the New York State Agricultural Society with the Century Farm Award and in 2018 with the Next Generation Farmer Award.

Kast Farms, Inc is currently co-owned and operated by brothers John and Brett Kast.

Save $1 on Cherries this week!

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Exploring Local – Ideal Dairy and Argyle Cheese Farmer

Price Chopper — Wed, 28 May 2025 17:38:45 +0000

Exploring Local - Ideal Dairy and Argyle Cheese Farmer

June Dairy Month Celebration

One of our favorite parts of being a local retailer is the opportunity to partner with local producers and farmers. We love to learn more about them and showcase their operations as part of our commitment to education and transparency. June is Dairy Month, and we have the good fortune to be located near many dairy farms and milk processors. Their commitment to animal welfare, state-of-the-art food safety, and the creation of high quality, delicious dairy products support the health of our local food economy and critical food access for our communities. They also ensure those products are available in our stores for you and your family.

Our Market 32 team was invited to visit Ideal Dairy Farm and Argyle Cheese Farmer in Argyle NY, a unique partnership located in scenic Washington County. Jon and Ari, from our Marketing and Design teams, along with Registered Dietitian Ellie Wilson, made their way to the farm and cheese store that is building on generations of family farming and cheese production through partnership, precision science, and persistent pursuit of the highest quality.

Our day started with a tour of the farm – around the barns built for maximum comfort and protection for the 4,000 cows and calves they manage with multigenerational family members and trusted employees. These cows are outfitted with trackers that ensure the cows are living well – eating, moving and resting well, which ensures their health and maximized milk production and quality. They are milked in a large facility that ensures sanitation and comfort is always prioritized. The farm grows some of their food, using modern low tillage practices for crops that complement the feed prescribed by a cow nutrition specialist vet.

Dairy farmers apply science across their operations, and Ideal Dairy has set the bar quite high. Their cows produce milk that contains a specific protein type, termed A2 proteins, which enhance milk digestibility for many people. Most cows produce milk with both A1 and A2 proteins, which is well-liked and enjoyed by children and adults around the world. The discovery that A2 milk may be part of ensuring those that detected some challenges digesting milk could enjoy it without digestive issues is very recent, and research is ongoing.

From the farm we made our way to the Argyle Cheese Farmer store and production facility. This modern operation is based in a former small grocery store, where fourth generation cheesemaker Dave and his wife Margie use the 1,000-gallon vat pasteurizer to set up production of their own cheese varieties, such as the specialty cheeses sold in our stores.

They also produce cheese curd snacks that are part of local school nutrition programs, and whole milk Greek yogurt that supplies local food security organizations. These products, along with milk, flavored milks, yogurt, buttermilk and ricotta cheese, are all New York State Grown and Certified, an independent quality certification that shows their commitment to quality and value. Local farming producing foods that are part of multiple supply chains ensure community connections and food system resilience. Bonus – they have an education area set up to showcase the collaboration history, science, a window into the small plant, and a video station to show those processes to interested groups.

Reflecting after our visit, Ari and Jon shared some of their thoughts about the day. Neither had been to a large dairy farm or production facility before. For Jon, “farming” was a nebulous concept – he was intrigued with how much science went into caring for the cows, and how that directly impacted quality of their life, and the products made from milk. Ari has a little more family history with cows and horses, but found the whole experience of the day made him realize how highly educated farmers and their teams must be to ensure the cows and farm operations are always well-maintained. He also noted the connection between quality support and culinary applications for the farm products.

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The Many Ways of Maple Syrup

Price Chopper — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The Many Ways of Maple Syrup

Maple syrup is best known for its role as a sweet finishing touch to pancakes and waffles. However, its abilities go far beyond the breakfast table. Maple farmers use special drills to tap into the trees to obtain the sap that’s boiled down to produce the pure maple syrup we know and love. Here in the Northeast, maple sugaring season occurs as winter ends and spring begins. We’re proud to partner with a variety of local maple farmers and producers in our region to bring you the season’s best. You can add pure maple syrup from our local partners to your culinary tool belt and use them in breakfast recipes, desserts and beyond!

Swap Syrup for Sugar

Give your favorite treats complex, caramelly tastes by using maple syrup in place of sugar in baked goods such as cookies, cakes, breads and muffins. Replace 1 cup of granulated sugar with ¾ cup of maple syrup. For every cup of liquid sweetener, reduce added liquids in the recipe by about 3 to 4 tablespoons. Add about 1 tablespoon of flour for every ¼ cup of maple syrup if there’s no liquid called for in the recipe. When swapping these ingredients, ensure your syrup is at room temperature, as cold syrup can cause other ingredients to clump.

Savory Syrup

Maple syrup adds complexity and subtle sweetness to numerous savory dishes. Use it to flavor proteins like chicken, pork, or salmon, or pair it with bacon for a mouthwatering, sweet and smoky treat. Try whisking it into salad dressings to give your greens hints of caramelization or bring out the natural sweetness of veggies by drizzling maple syrup over tomatoes, squash, potatoes and mushrooms.

Drinks & Desserts

Maple syrup’s versatility extends from the plate to the glass! Add a dash to your morning coffee or tea, or use it to spice up a classic old fashioned or whiskey sour cocktail. It also makes a drool-worthy addition to these Maple Caramel Bacon Brownies, used as a sweetener for whipped cream or drizzled over scones, ice cream, pies and more.

Looking for more ways to use maple syrup in your everyday cooking? Click here! From all of us at Price Chopper & Market 32, happy maple sugaring season!

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Lactose Intolerance 101: What You Need to Know

Price Chopper — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:22:42 +0000

Written by our friends at the American Dairy Association

February is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month, and we are here to share everything you need to know about lactose intolerance. Did you know that being lactose intolerant doesn’t mean giving up nutrient-rich milk entirely? Lactose-free milk provides the same essential nutrients—like calcium and vitamin D—as regular milk, but without the lactose.

Understanding Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance occurs when the body cannot fully digest lactose, the natural sugar found in milk and other dairy products. This happens because the body doesn’t produce enough lactase, the enzyme needed to break down lactose. As a result, consuming foods with lactose can lead to digestive discomfort, including bloating, gas, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and nausea.

It’s important to note that lactose intolerance is not the same as a milk allergy. A milk allergy is an immune system reaction to milk proteins, which can cause symptoms like hives or even anaphylaxis. While lactose intolerance is more common in adults, milk allergies are more frequently seen in infants and young children.

Five Tips to Enjoy Dairy While Living with Lactose Intolerance

Choose lactose-free options: Lactose-free milk and milk products are real dairy, just without the lactose. They provide the same great nutrients, like calcium and protein, as regular dairy.
Build your tolerance: Start with small amounts of milk daily and gradually increase over several days or weeks. This can help your body adapt and improve your tolerance to lactose.
Combine dairy with other foods: Mix milk into smoothies, soups, or sauces, or enjoy it as part of a meal. Pairing dairy with other foods slows digestion and may reduce discomfort.
Opt for natural cheeses: Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, and Swiss are naturally low in lactose and make a great addition to sandwiches, crackers, or salads.
Enjoy yogurt with live cultures: Yogurt with live and active cultures can help digest lactose, making it an easy and delicious option for those with lactose intolerance.

Check out these delicious lactose-free recipes made with lactose-free real dairy.

Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

Creamy Papaya Protein Shake

Matcha Latte Protein Shake

Learn More:

12 Lactose Friendly Tips to Enjoy Your Favorite Dairy Foods

Enjoy Dairy Foods with Confidence

Yogurt Consumption & Improved Lactose Digestion

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Thank a Dairy Farmer on National Farmer’s Day!

Mia Teal — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:58:10 +0000

Ellie Wilson

MS, RDN, CDN, FAND

October 12^th is National Farmer’s Day! We are grateful for all farmers – big and small, especially our local dairy farmers that ensure we have great quality fresh milk in our stores! Milk is a delicious choice; an affordable, convenient and sustainable drink that has been an important part of foodways around the world for thousands of years. We have some great products in our milk case and dairy aisle – see the insights below as we spotlight a few choices for you!

Good to know – Dairy farmers work 365 days per year, taking great care of their cows and ensuring the highest quality and safety standards from cow to cup. Dairy farmers are also continually driving the science and practices that make dairy farming sustainable in every way possible. Learn more about the many ways dairy farms are ensuring sustainability is top of mind! Dairy Farming Environmental Impact | American Dairy Association NE.

Chocolate Milk is a wellbeing champion! It is the most popular drink in schools, which is good news – it is the leading source of critical nutrients for millions of school children. Milk and chocolate milk fuel growth and hydration, offering a thirteen-nutrient package that includes protein for muscle growth, calcium and magnesium that build lifelong bone health, and Vitamin D and potassium, two nutrients that are often below intake recommendations for children and adults. Research shows that children who drink chocolate milk have higher overall nutrient intakes than those who do not, while keeping adding sugars to a minimum.

Lactose-free Milk – Some people have challenges digesting lactose, the natural sugar in milk. This is called Lactose Intolerance. It is not an allergic reaction – it is very manageable using real milk products that have reduced that lactose content, along with strategies that can even help restore lactose digestion over time. Lactose-free milk can be a game changer, ensuring those with this issue can still enjoy milk and get all its nutrition benefits. Dairy products that are naturally low in lactose, such as natural cheese and yogurts, can usually be enjoyed by those navigating this concern.

Explore our milk and dairy aisles, there is always something delicious and nutritious waiting there for you! Scan the QR code for this amazing Pumpkin Pie In a Glass Smoothie recipe and join us as we celebrate #NationalFarmersDay!

#UndeniablyDairy

Check out this delicious Pumpkin Pie in a Glass!

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home.grown. Hooray for Honey!

Price Chopper — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Mia Teal

Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media

We’re proud to partner with a variety of local honey farms and apiaries in our region, like Ole McDonald’s Honey Farm in Fonda NY, Kutik’s Honey Farm in Norwich, NY, The Beekeeper’s Daughter in Plains, PA and more. When it’s made or grown here, we get it here!

Ole McDonald’s Honey Farm: Fonda, NY

The Ole McDonald family is passionate and energetic. This family farm offers a wide variety of 100% natural products including lip balm, soap, candles, lotion, and of course, honey! Additionally, they offer bee removal from cars and buildings.

We are proud to partner with Ole McDonald’s Honey Farm!

Kutik’s Honey Farm: Norwich, NY

When Chuck Kutik received two bee hives as a Christmas present, his love and fascination for bees took off. The family business has been up and running since 1978, and extraction and bottling of honey began in 1979. In 2001, Kutik began pollination services for cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers and squash in South Carolina where he lived. Their mission is to honor the honey bee and everything they have to offer!

We are proud to partner with Kutik’s Honey Farm!

The Beekeeper’s Daughter: Plains, PA

William Perry Sr. started the family honey business in 1950. However, what started as a small family business developed into something much, much bigger.

Hannah, founder of The Beekeeper’s Daughter, began her business in 2010 when she noticed there was a high demand for local honey. Hannah started bottling honey to local farmers, but The Beekeeper’s Daughter eventually took off. Today, she sells honey throughout the United States and online.

We are proud to partner with The Beekeeper’s Daughter!

Fun Honey Facts!

Honey can be traced back to 8,000 years ago in Ancient Stone Age paintings.
Not all honey looks the same. The color of honey varies from all shades of yellow and amber.
The flavor of honey is determined by the plant in which the nectar is extracted.
The average American consumes one pound of honey per year, or 1 ⅓ cups.
Honeycombs are commonly sold as a delicacy.

Whether you enjoy honey in tea, drizzled on your oatmeal, or baked in recipes, the sweetness of honey can be used for almost any meal. Check out some delicious recipes below!

Three Seed Honey Bars: These bars are the perfect on-the-go snack! With the kids back in school, they will love these Three Seed Honey Bars at lunchtime.

Smoked Baby Back Ribs with Honey-Orange BBQ Glaze: These ribs are not only delicious, but they are easy to make and only require six ingredients! Check it out!

Crispy Honey Nut Baked Salmon with Almond-Fennel Salad: Take your salmon dinner to the next level with this recipe!

Sources:

Honey

Kutik’s Family Farm

Ole McDonald’s Honey Family Farm

Ten Fun Facts About Honey Bees and Honey

The Beekeeper’s Daughter

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