Mrs. Smith's Wins National Pie Championship - Again!

CELEBRATION, FL – Mrs. Smith’s home-style pies were once again awarded 1st Place honors at the American Pie Council’s (APC) National Pie Championship. Mrs. Smith’s 2005 winners include CINNABON® Apple Crumb Pie and Soda Shoppe Chocolate Cream Pie.

"Year after year Mrs. Smith’s continues to excel at the National Pie Championships," said Linda Hoskins, Executive Director of the American Pie Council. "This year the company won three blue ribbons."

“Mrs. Smith’s is an all-American favorite,” said Brand Manager Mike D’Addieco following the awards ceremony. “The CINNABON® Apple Crumb Pie has proven to be a winning recipe for us and we thank the American Pie Council, our chefs, and the judges for choosing our winning entries once again.”

Mrs. Smith’s brought over fourteen 1st Place awards to the 2005 APC competition. Mrs. Smith’s winning desserts have included Deep Dish Cherry Crumb, Deep Dish Apple, No Sugar Added Apple, and Soda Shoppe Coconut Cream.

Based in Suwannee, Georgia, Mrs. Smith’s desserts are sold by Schwan’s Bakery, Inc. The company was founded in the early 1900s when Amanda Smith began baking in her kitchen. Today the brand is an American icon, best known for its flaky, buttery crusts and homemade taste.

Mrs. Smith’s products can be found at supermarkets nationwide.

For more information on Mrs. Smith’s contact www.mrssmiths.com.