Good morning! Well, it's been a full week since the kids started school. Hopefully things are settling down and they're settling in to their new routines. There have been numerous stories in the news lately about drivers passing school buses and endangering the lives of the children who ride them as they exit. So please remember, as per our provincial regualtions that, "..one must stop when you approach a school bus displaying flashing red lights from the front or the rear, no matter what lane you are in. Drivers are also advised that they must not start moving again until the bus driver signals it is safe by turning off the lights and pulling in the stop sign."
Ok, now that that's out of the way, let's move on to discussing some of the new items that we have for you this week!
A lot of customers ask us which yogurts have probiotics. We have numerous kinds to offer but the newest, and the original, is Astro Biobest Plain Yogurt 750g. This is an excellent breakfast (or anytime) choice for those looking for a healthy and nutritious yogurt. Why?
- Contains over 1 billion active probiotic cultures Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM, Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07, per 125 g serving, that contribute to healthy digestive tract flora
- Contains 7 essential vitamins and minerals
- Low in fat
- 90% lactose reduced (compared to regular plain yogurt)
- No gelatin
- Kosher
Orange juice is another staple at the brekfast table, but what if you only want a small bottle for when you're on-the-go? Answer: Tropicana Orange Juice 355ml available in Some Pulp and No Pulp. Consumers have consistently chosen this brand as the one that they like the best, so we thought we'd give our customers that choice too! Look for it in the cold beverage case up front by the tills.
Our Full-Service Deli Dept. has added several new items to their case. The first is Whiskey Thyme Maple Ham! Made in Surrey, BC by Continental Sausage, this new signature ham has the brilliance of Campbell River's Shelter Point Whiskey (www.shelterpoint.ca) combined with sweet Canadian maple syrup! There's no gluten or lactose in this mouth watering, ready-to-eat ham, either. Your entire family will want to pack sandwiches made with this succulent ham for lunch everyday! Continental Sausage has been making quality deli meats since 1960 so trust us, this one's a winner!
And up front in the deli's cold case you'll find two new salads from Reser's Fine Foods. We have Reser's Potato & Egg Salad that's creamy, sweet and zesty. Russet potatos are combined with peppers, celery, eggs and pickle relish! Or there's Reser's Elbow Macaroni Salad, a creamy macaroni salad with a slightly sweet and tangy flavour and crunchy red peppers and celery. Conveniently pre-packaged, you won't need to wait in line. Just put it in your cart and go!
Pepper's has been carrying Moonshine Mama's Turmeric Elixer's since they became available and they've become a steady seller in our cold beverage case! And for good reason: they're located on Salt Spring Island (local products are appealing) and their products are loaded with powerfully healthy (and powerfully tasty) ingredients! Now we've added Moonshine Mama's All Natural Energy Drinks (caffeine free) available in BlueMajik Turmeric, Sour Cherry Turmeric and Lemon Turmeric, respectively. No longer do you need to purchase the Elixer and dilute it to make a delicious and refreshing turmeric drink! These are ready to chug right out of the bottle!
We haven't had a prize give-away for awhile but right now, by submitting your receipt with your name and number in the box at the front of the store, there's a chance to win one of two giant stuffies for the kids! A plush unicorn or llama awaits being taken home to some lucky child! Or maybe you'll want it for yourself (no judging here). The draw date is September 30th so don't forget to enter on your way out!
That'll do it for this week, folks. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to read the newsletter and don't forget to scan the attached flyer for some amazing specials! And don't forget, if there's a product that you would like to see on our shelves, head to Aisle 1 and write it on the dry erase board under the TV monitor. We'll alwats try our best to get it for you!
Take good care,
Pepper's Foods