The CAN DO Challenge

Can Do Challenge

Can Do Challenge

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?

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. Every year we invite culinary pros from non-commercial foodservice operations across the United States to participate in our annual CAN DO Challenge to highlight the most creative ways you can serve canned pears.

Winning recipes receive:

1st place, $1,500

2nd place, $1,000

3rd place, $500

 

All you have to do is share a photo and description using the form below to submit your entry. Everyone who enters will score a $10 Amazon gift card just for participating. Select entries will also be featured on our website and social media..

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

Submit your entry by midnight PST on April 30, 2025.
Finalists will be chosen by May 30, 2025. Prize winners will be announced by August 15, 2025.

View Winning Recipes from Previous Competitions