MoreSeveral retailers came out on top with their store brand
pies in the 15th annual American Pie Council (APC)/Crisco National
Pie Championships, held April 24 through April 26 in Celebration, Fla.
According to APC of Lake Forest, Ill., the retailers were among a number of
other commercial bakery entrants competing in more than 130 categories based on
flavor, wholesale cost and pie size. Taking home awards on the private label
side were:
The
Kroger Co., Cincinnati, with four winning pies: Peanut Butter Passion,
Dulce de Leche, Peach Raspberry and Irish Cream.
Publix
Super Markets Inc., Lakeland, Fla., with two winning pies: Mixed Berry and
Cherry.
Target Corp., Minneapolis, with one winning pie:
Bourbon Pecan.
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