Dufour Pastry Kitchens Honored By Bronx Borough President

BRONX, New York (Wednesday, December 7, 2011) — Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation hosted the 2nd annual "Tribute to Bronx Businesses" luncheon, where Dufour Pastry Kitchens and nine other Bronx businesses were honored for helping drive economic success in the borough.

"Our businesses are what drive our borough's economic engine, and each of these companies has displayed a strong commitment to helping build up the Bronx and work toward a stronger future for our borough. I am proud to have acknowledged these business leaders for their hard work not only to strengthen their own businesses but our entire borough as well," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Judi Arnold, CEO of Dufour, commented: “We are honored to receive this recognition, and proud to be a part of the vibrant economic fabric of the Bronx.”

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Dufour Pastry Kitchens is a Nationally Certified Women-Owned Company founded in 1984 by owners Judi Arnold and Carla Krasner. They recognized the need for a line of original savory pastries that went beyond the traditional fare available at that time. Their product is not processed and only real food ingredients are used, never any additives or preservatives. Dufour now nationally supplies cutting edge hors d’oeuvres and other savories, premium all-butter puff pastry and other doughs in various configurations, and tart shells in a variety of sizes and flavors from its Plant in the South Bronx.

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Contact: Judi Arnold

judi.arnold@dufourpastrykitchens.com

(718) 402-8800 ext.40

 

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