President's Choice ® black label collection of fine foods features
new delights just in time for the holiday season
BRAMPTON, ON, Dec. 5, 2012 /CNW/ - TSX: L - Just in time
for the holiday season, the PC® black label collection of
exceptional fine foods now has new delectable delights, available
at select Loblaw Companies banners stores across Ontario, like Loblaws®, Zehrs®
and Real Canadian Superstore®.
The collection features a range of outstanding foods all made
with a rich artisanal provenance and amazing flavours. From
confectionary items, spreads, dressings, marinades, pastas, sauces,
oils and vinegars, aromatic spice blends, to baked goods, baking
ingredients and more, the foods within the PC® black label
collection were inspired by the most exquisite tastes from
Canada and around the world.
"Enjoying foods from the PC® black label collection is
like having a stress-free culinary adventure - one that will
inspire and excite taste buds and all without paying specialty
store prices," says Ian Gordon,
senior vice-president, Loblaw Brands, Loblaw Companies Limited.
Be sure to visit pc.ca/blacklabel for great recipe
ideas, or talk to us on Facebook or Twitter (@preschoice,
#PCblacklabel)
While we know PC® black label Bacon Marmalade and our
collection of regional jams are fan favourites, here are a few we
think you should add to your foodie repertoire!
Holiday cocktails!
- PC® black label Sangria Cocktail
Mixer: Add a splash to chilled sparkling wine served in a
champagne flute garnished with fresh berries in each glass - the
perfect holiday party drink!
- PC® black label
Pomegranate Lemonade Sparkling Soda is an exotic blend of
tart lemon in a naturally flavoured and perfectly sweetened
beverage. This lightly bubbly refresher is made with water from the
French Vosges Sandstone and is imported from France.
Spread (or drizzle) a little holiday cheer!
- PC® black label Black
Cherry and Vanilla Fruit Spread: A combination of sweet,
juicy black cherries and fragrant Madagascar vanilla, delicious on toast,
scones, or as a pastry filling.
- PC® black label Vidal Ice Syrup™
Condiment: Thick, intensely flavourful syrup made from the
Niagara Peninsula's late-harvest vidal grapes - drizzle over ice
cream or add to a roast beef jus.
Sweet decadence to impress any guest
- PC® black label Salted
Caramel Ice Cream uses simple ingredients like 100 per cent
Canadian cream, sugar and egg yolk for an impossibly velvety ice
cream base enhanced with natural, salted buttery caramel
flavours.
- PC® black label Chocolate
Strawberry Assortment is a luxurious-tasting indulgence
perfect for any sweet-tooth. Sweet, dried strawberries are covered
in dark chocolate, milk chocolate and strawberry-flavoured
chocolate.
From around the world, authentic Italian Fare
- PC® black label Asparagus Cappellacci:
Created by a pasta producer established more than a century ago in
Italy, cappellacci shells and
generous fillings of asparagus blended with ricotta and other
traditional cheeses make for a decadent, authentic meal.
- PC® black label Vodka
Pasta Sauce is made with hand-harvested sweet Italian
tomatoes, olive oil and both Italian Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano
Reggiano cheese. The distinct splash of vodka truly adds unique
flavour and character.
Aged to perfection for holiday
entertaining
- PC® black label Aged 36
Months Parmigiano Reggiano Hard Ripened Cheese surpasses
all other Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses with a firm texture and sharp
flavour, a stunning addition to any holiday dish.
- PC® black label Sovrano
Hard Ripened Cheese Made with Cow's and Buffalo's Milk is
imported from Italy, and boasts
exceptionally rich, authentic flavour and creamy texture.
Grocery stores in Ontario that feature the President's
Choice® black label collection include:
Loblaws®, Loblaw greatfood®,
Zehrs®, Zehrs greatfood™,
Fortinos®, Real Canadian
Superstore®, valu-mart®, Your
Independent Grocer®, nofrills®,
Cash & Carry and Real Canadian Wholesale
Club®.
About Loblaw Companies Limited TSX:L
Loblaw Companies Limited, a subsidiary of George Weston Limited, is
Canada's largest food retailer and
a leading provider of drugstore, general merchandise and financial
products and services. Loblaw is one of the largest private sector
employers in Canada. With more
than 1,000 corporate and franchised stores from coast to coast,
Loblaw and its franchisees employ more than 135,000 full-time and
part-time employees. Through its portfolio of store formats, Loblaw
is committed to providing Canadians with a wide, growing and
successful range of products and services to meet the everyday
household demands of Canadian consumers. Loblaw is known for the
quality, innovation and value of its food offering. It offers
Canada's strongest control
(private) label program, including the unique President's
Choice®, no name® and
Joe Fresh ®brands.
In addition, the Company makes available to consumers
President's Choice Financial® services and offers
the PC® points loyalty program.
Product samples and high-resolution images are available.
SOURCE Loblaw Companies Limited