Wednesday, August 15, 2001

Georgia company excels at pie championship

Approximately 165 pies from commercial pie makers throughout the United States were recently judged during the 7th Annual National Pie Championships sponsored by the American Pie Council. Judges honored just 49 of the entrants with blue ribbons.

The country's largest pie maker walked away with the most recognition. Mrs. Smith's Bakeries received a record-breaking 15 first-place blue ribbons for its pies. No other company has won as many awards in the history of the competition.

"There was strong competition in the different categories," said Don Kemp, vice president of marketing for Mrs. Smith's Bakeries. "To have the judges, who were both peers and consumers, give us this designation is a great endorsement."

Other companies honored included Bonerts Slice of Pie with seven awards, Baker's Square with six, and Sara Lee won five. All pies were graded on appearance, taste and overall appeal by a panel of 40 judges.

Mrs. Smith's Bakeries, Inc. is a business unit of Flowers Industries, Inc. Based in Suwanee, Ga., Mrs. Smith's Bakeries markets a full line of fresh and frozen branded baked foods to retail, in-store bakery, foodservice and vending customers nationwide. The company's products are sold under brand names such as Mrs. Smith's, Cobblestone Mill, Nature's Own, Our Special Touch, Danish Kitchen, Stilwell, Mrs. Freshley's, Pet-Ritz, Oronoque Orchards and Pour-A-Quiche.

Flowers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., produces and markets a full line of fresh and frozen packaged baked foods for national and regional markets. These products are sold under such well-known brand names as Mrs. Smith's, Nature's Own and Cobblestone Mill.

Back to Dining Guide Home Page | Back to the top of the page