World Food Championships News

Hormel Foods Celebrates 125th Anniversary by Giving Back to Chili Competitors

WFC announced that its 2015 Chili Championship sponsor, Hormel Foods, is returning to the Ultimate Food Fight with an exciting program that will both expand and enhance its role at the event’s 5th Anniversary.

August 24, 2016

WFC Now Adds “Saucy” to Its Sunny, Salty Blogger Summit

WFC just announced that Saucy Mama is returning to the Blogger Summit to add yet another tasty feature for bloggers. Bloggers will have the opportunity to attend a Recipe Development and Food Styling Presentation lead by Saucy Mama.

August 23, 2016

World Food Championships 2015 TV Series Going Global

The World Food Championships announced that its 2015 TV show has been syndicated through several new and international networks.

August 19, 2016

WFC Welcomes Challenge Dairy Back As Official Butter

Challenge Dairy will also host the “Bake Your Way to The Beach” Online Recipe Contest, and debut its Cream Cheese at the event as the infused ingredient in the Top 10 Dessert competition. Check out the details in the story!

August 18, 2016

WFC Adding “Moe” TV Stars to 2016 Lineup

Moe Cason, a celebrity pitmaster who has been featured on shows like TLC’s “BBQ Pitmasters” and “Destination America BBQ Pitmasters,” will return to WFC as a Top 10 World Barbecue Championships judge.

August 16, 2016

WFC Announces Taste of America Challenge Winners

WFC announced today all of the winners in the Taste of America Challenge, the event’s largest qualifier program to date with more than 30 states represented and hundreds of Instagram submissions. Congrats to all of the winners!

August 15, 2016

Eat Y’all Bringing Southern Flavors to WFC

A new partnership between WFC and Eat Y'alll, a media, news, and publishing company, brings even more Southern flair to the 2016 Ultimate Food Fight this November.

August 10, 2016

WFC Announces 2017, 2018 dates

WFC released its plans to conduct the Ultimate Food Fight in Orange Beach, Alabama for at least two more years after its 5th Anniversary this November. Thanks to a multi-year agreement with its host partner, The Wharf, the dates for the next three WFC championships are now set.

August 8, 2016

WFC Releases Structured Builds and Infused Ingredients For 2016

Structured Dishes and Infused Ingredients for the 5th Annual World Food Championships were announced today by the event's competition committee.

August 1, 2016

WFC Reveals Recipe Category Partners & Details

WFC announces two more sponsors as the Official Recipe Sponsors, Wampler's and Happy Egg Co. Providing products for the Infused Ingredients and Structured Builds, the sponsor combination will help make the Breakfast-themed Recipe category sunny-side-up for the 5th Anniversary.

July 29, 2016