Dedicated to food professionals and consumers alike, the goal of the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service is to raise awareness of the benefits and easy use of canned pears. Whether as a healthy snack right out of the can or the centerpiece of a recipe, canned pears are the perfect choice. PNCPS recently sponsored a babyfood recipe contest where chefs had one hour to create a recipe featuring canned pears as the dominant ingredient. A panel of toddlers "judged" the recipes. Chef Diane O'Brien of Sherman Oaks, CA won first place and $500 for her Pear and Blueberry Oatmeal recipe. CLICK HERE for more information.