Rise Baking Co. received 23 blue ribbons at the 2025 American Pie Council (APC) National Pie Championships, held April 14-15 in Orlando, Florida.
This year’s competition saw hundreds of pies submitted by amateur, professional and commercial bakers across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of judges evaluated each entry based on first impressions, flavor, texture, mouthfeel and overall appeal. Rise earned top honors across multiple categories in the commercial division, including no sugar added, handheld, family, premium and gourmet.
Rise received accolades for everyday flavors like apple, buttermilk and peach, as well as for a new lineup of clean-label fruit pies and inventive varieties, such as apple cranberry oat, hot honey peach and vanilla chai pumpkin.
“Participating in the APC National Pie Championships for the first time is a tremendous opportunity to showcase the quality and flavor of our expanded product portfolio,” said Michael Docherty, SVP of marketing and R&D at Rise Baking Company.
“These wins are a testament not only to our commitment to quality but also to the passion and hard work of our R&D team, whose dedication continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in baking.”
Rise acquired Worcester, Massachusetts-based Table Talk in June 2024, growing its slice of the pie industry with one of the country’s leading full-line pie producers. The company’s diverse portfolio of ready-to-bake, thaw and sell and mini snack pies includes a wide array of styles such as double-crust fruit, lattice, puree and custard, and crumb-topped pies.
Specializing in cakes, cookies, muffins, icings and pies, Rise produces a variety of products for in-store bakeries and foodservice clients, including national grocery chains, convenience stores, QSRs and mass merchandisers. The company helps customers grow their businesses by offering an extensive lineup of products and support through industry expertise.
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