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WFC Welcomes Minor’s into the “Majors” of Food Sport

Today the World Food Championships welcomed a new partner into the Food Sport family. Minor’s® has signed up for the event’s 7th Anniversary as the Official Structured Sponsor of the World Chef Category in 2018.

June 28, 2018

WFC June 30th Key Deadlines

We're almost halfway through the year, and a HUGE week of deadlines is here! SO LISTEN UP, Food Champs! Make sure you are aware of the key WFC deadlines and dates that can have a major impact on your ability to join us in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama this November!!!

June 27, 2018

WFC Invites Cooks and Chefs to Join Food Champ University

Calling all Food Champs! The World Food Championships is offering a special opportunity for a select field of cooks to get an inside look into all things Food Sport! The world's Ultimate Food Fight will be hosting its first-ever Food Champ University (FCU) in Cookeville, Tennessee on July 19-21. If you are looking to discover ways to build your brand and learn more about Food Sport opportunities, then this is the place for you

June 15, 2018

WFC Extends Its Relationship with Bull Outdoor Products

WFC announced today that it has extended its relationship with Bull Outdoor Products, Inc., making the company’s products the Official Grill of the World Food Championships for 2018 and 2019.

June 7, 2018

Gulf Shore & Orange Beach Alabama Tourism Board Announces Online Qualifier

Alabama Seafood Food Champs can snatch up to three Golden Tickets to 2018 World Seafood Championships through GSOBT's Alabama Beach Seafood Showdown online recipe contest.

May 18, 2018

Bolner’s Fiesta Products, Inc. is Bringing Back the Flavor

For the second year in a row, Food Champs will have access to the San Antonio, Texas-based company’s specialty seasonings throughout the competition to help kick up the flavor in their entry dishes.

March 9, 2018

Walmart SVP Rounds Out Final Table of Judges for WFC

The final judge whom 2017 Food Champs will have to impress for the biggest win of their career will be a culinary expert from the biggest grocery retailer in the World. WFC announced today that its fifth and final judge for the Final Table is Shawn Baldwin, Walmart’s General Merchandise Manager and Senior Vice President of Produce and Global Food Sourcing.

March 6, 2018

Cowboy Charcoal Releases More Details & Opens Registration for 2018 Fire & Ice Women’s Barbeque Series

WFC previously announced the return of the Cowboy Charcoal Fire & Ice Women's Championship Barbeque Series, which will culminate at the world’s biggest food fight. This year brings some new twists and turns to help heat up the series for its 3rd Season. The new additions include MORE ways to qualify for this year’s championship and charitable donations that will certainly fire up the lady pitmasters along the way. Here’s what you can expect for the 2018 ladies-only barbeque series.

March 1, 2018

WFC Grows Barbecue Category with Ancillary Competitions

The first Dual Duel. A Lady Pitmaster’s championship. And four ancillary comps!? No doubt about it….WFC took its barbecue category to new heights in 2017. In addition to the Smithfield Pork Loin Challenge, the ultimate food fight added three new ancillary competitions to its barbecue line-up. As WFC prepares to expand its competition in 2018, we would like to thank the sponsors, Bill E’s Bacon, The Jelly Queens and Bolner’s Fiesta Products, that helped make these unique challenges in 2017 such a huge success.

February 7, 2018

Bo Jackson and WFC Create Food Sport’s Dream Team

An all-star, two-sport pro athlete just announced his availability to be drafted into a whole new league: Food Sport. The winning team? Food Champs, as World Food Championships announced today that it is teaming up with Heisman Trophy winner Vincent “Bo” Jackson to make history in 2018.

January 25, 2018