Winners Announced – June 3, 2022

Contest open to: non-commercial chefs, directors, managers, and RDs from K-12, C&U, B&I, Healthcare, Military

Show us what you “CAN DO” with U.S. Grown canned pears in our annual CAN DO Challenge!

U.S. grown canned pears are the world’s most flavorful and flexible fruit. (At least we think they are!) And it’s high time we peeled back the curtain and showed off all that they can do. That’s where you come in! All you have to do is share a photo and description of the most creative ways you serve canned pears.

Everyone who enters will also score a $10 Starbucks gift card just for entering.

Select entries will also be featured on eatcannedpears.com!

JUDGING ON
Plate Appeal
We all know U.S. Grown canned pears are dang tasty right out of the can, but what creative ways do you serve them? Show us how you feature canned pears on your menu.

Unexpected Pearing
Adding juicy canned pears to a recipe can be an unexpected surprise. Show us your personal spin. Smoothies, desserts, entreés—it’s all fair game!