How have I lived 27 years of life without knowing that a National Pie Championship existed? If I had attended this year’s event, I would have seen Southeastern Grocers snag 16 first-place ribbons for its specialty sweet and savory pies—nearly double what the grocer took home in 2018!
“We are honored by the recognition we have received from the American Pie Council,” stated Andrew Nadin, EVP and Chief Customer Officer, in a recent press release. “At Southeastern Grocers, we continually strive to provide our customers with fresh, delicious, and affordable products. Earning these highly regarded distinctions validates our commitment to award-winning quality. We create recipes with the tastes of our customers in mind and constantly improve until we have a truly irresistible product.”
The following Southeastern Grocers pies placed first in their respective categories:
Additionally, Southeastern Grocers received two first-place awards for its savory pies. The award-winning pot pies listed below can be purchased in store deli departments:
All 2019 award-winning pie varieties are available for purchase at select BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys, and Winn-Dixie locations. In celebration of the 16 first-place awards, 8” Apple Caramel Drizzle and 8” Fresh Baked Apple pies will be buy one, get one free now through Tuesday, April 23.
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