The CAN DO Challenge

Can Do Challenge

Can Do Challenge

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.

1st place, $1,500
2nd place, $1,000
3rd place, $500

Contest open to: employees who work at a non-commercial foodservice operation (K-12 Schools, Colleges & Universities, Business & Industry Employees, Healthcare, and Military Enlisted Personnel) located in the United States.

Prepear to win

Everyone’s a winner!
Everyone who enters will also score a $10 Starbucks gift card just for entering.
Select entries will also be featured on eatcannedpears.com!

We’ll be judging on…

Plate Appeal

Are the Pacific Northwest Canned Pears being served in a way that is creative? Does the dish look appetizing?

Flavor Appeal

Are the Pacific Northwest Canned Pears featured in a recipe that is delicious and appealing to your patrons?

Submit your entry by midnight PST on April 30, 2024.
Finalists will be chosen by May 31, 2024. Prize winners will be announced by August 16, 2024.


View Winning Recipes from Previous Competitions