World Food Championships News

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

Bubba Burgers Food Champ Online Recipe Contest Winners Announced!

Congratulation to the winner of the Bubba Burger Online Recipe Contest, Ellen Verdugo of Gloucester, Massachusetts! #FoodChamps, keep your eyes peeled for more upcoming Online Recipe Contests!

June 24, 2016

Largest Free Bacon Festival in the U.S. to Serve Up 13 WFC Golden Tickets

Now in its second year as a WFC Super Qualifier, the Bacon Bash will feature Golden Ticket opportunities in the Chili, Dessert, Sandwich, Steak and Bacon categories for first, second and third-place winners.

June 21, 2016

WFC expands staff as it heads into Orange Beach for 5th Anniversary

The World Food Championships is expanding its Food Sport roster to prepare for the 2016 Ultimate Food Fight this November. Four new positions — including an official Advisory Board that will expand with the annual event — have just been announced, with several key veteran members filling them.

June 17, 2016