Fresh Thyme Market Announces Winner of Its Official 10th Birthday Cake Contest

Congratulations to Crystal Stanley, owner of Crystal Kitchen in Bloomington, IL for her winning better-for-you recipe

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh Thyme Market, a full-service, better-for-you natural grocer with 70 stores in 10 states throughout the Midwest, is proud to announce the winner of its 10th Birthday Cake Contest in celebration of the company’s anniversary. After inviting local bakers from across Fresh Thyme’s 10-state footprint in the Midwest to submit their best better-for-you cake recipes, eight semi-finalists were invited to present their cakes at a special judging event at Fresh Thyme’s headquarters in Downers Grove, IL in May. From there, three finalists were selected based on overall presentation, usage of Fresh Thyme ingredients, creativity and taste, and shoppers were encouraged to taste test and vote for their favorite at a birthday party-style event at all Fresh Thyme stores. After more than 6,000 votes were received and tallied, Fresh Thyme Market is delighted to announce Crystal Stanley, owner of Crystal Kitchen in Bloomington, IL is the official winner.