PastryStar

Employee size

51-200

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Laurel, MD

Founded

1986

Since 1986, PastryStar has manufactured pastry and bakery ingredients at its Laurel, Maryland facility, supplying commercial bakers with more than 200 made-in-the-USA products. The family-founded company also develops made-to-order formulas, pairing chef and food-science expertise with clean-label, non-GMO options and SQF-certified production. Its products serve customers ranging from industrial and artisan bakeries to grocery chains and cruise lines.

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