Mrs. T's Pierogies

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Mrs. T's Pierogies
Founded Shenandoah, Pennsylvania (1952)
FoundersTed Twardzik
Headquarters,
Parent Ateeco, Inc
Website www.mrstspierogies.com

Mrs. T's Pierogies is a mass market brand of pierogies in the United States. It is a product of Ateeco, Inc. based in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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History

The company was founded in 1952 by Ted Twardzik. [6] [7] It manufactures fourteen varieties of pierogies and produces more than 500 million pierogies per year. [6] In the full-sized pierogie line, the varieties include: 4 Cheese Medley, 5 Cheese Pizza, American Cheese, Broccoli & Aged Chedder, Classic Cheddar, Classic Onion, Feta & Spinach, Garlic & Parmesan, Jalapeño & Sharp Cheddar, Loaded Baked Potato, Savory 5 Cheese Blend, Sour Cream and Chive, and Traditional Sauerkraut. [8]

The company sponsors the Great Pierogi Race at home games of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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References

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  7. "Theodore F. Twardzik, Founder of Mrs. T's Pierogies, Dies at 89". New York Times.
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