World Food Championships News

Team Canada Now Ready for the Ultimate Food Fight

The 2nd Annual Canadian Food Championships commenced this past weekend in Edmonton, Alberta, where cooks and chefs throughout the nation had a chance to enter the kitchen arena and prove their culinary chops. Congrats to the CFC winners!

July 26, 2016

WFC Welcomes Biliner Water to Food Sport

Judges, competitors and staff will enjoy some of the freshest alkaline mineral and natural spring water from the Czech Republic, thanks to Biliner Water, who will be providing bottled samples throughout our 5th Anniversary.

July 22, 2016

WFC Continues Expansion Plans

WFC continues to add key personnel to its roster as the event prepares for its 5th Anniversary. Two new positions have been created, while a veteran manager has rejoined WFC, to ensure an unparalleled experience for competitors, judges, consumers, media and sponsors alike.

July 19, 2016

WFC Establishes Strategic Media Relationship with Coast360

WFC announced a new promotional partnership with Coast360, a local media firm based in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Coast360 will use its traditional, digital and print media to introduce Food Champs to the local market, as well as help local residents and visitors discover the many ways to see and enjoy the Ultimate Food Fight.

July 15, 2016

GSOBT Food Champ Online Recipe Contest Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the winner of the GSOBT Online Recipe Contest, Brody Olive! If you haven't qualified for WFC 2016 yet, make sure to enter our #TasteofAmericaChallenge before July 31!

July 15, 2016

WFC & OBR Cooking Up A Tasty Fundraiser

WFC and Operation BBQ Relief are teaming up to host a Low Country Boil on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6:00-8:00. Attendees can enjoy some of the best seafood the Gulf has to offer in a relaxed setting with friends and family for only $20.

July 12, 2016

WFC Places A Sure Bet with Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, Atmore

Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore has become the Official Casino Partner of the 2016 Ultimate Food Fight. The casino will also host a Chef Challenge and Food Champ Judging Class.

July 8, 2016

WFC Introduces the #TasteofAmericaChallenge, a National State-by-State Qualifier

WFC is launching a United States qualifier to discover the best flavors and dishes American residents have to offer! Whether it’s dessert, steak, sandwich, burger, bacon, breakfast, seafood, barbecue, or chili, we want to see the best recipe ideas (and execution!) you can dream up!

July 5, 2016

WFC Signs Deal to Expand Global Reach with Culinary Tourism

The World Food Championships announced an exclusive licensing and branding agreement with Build My Brand to assist in overseeing and expanding the event’s International licensing activities.

July 1, 2016

Alabama Gulf Seafood Splashes onto Food Sport’s Biggest Stage

Alabama Gulf Seafood announces its sponsorship of the seafood category at the 5th Annual WFC. Competitors in WFC’s Seafood category will be using AGS in the “Structured Build” part of the competition.

June 28, 2016