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Nikki Jackson joins WFC as Global Development Director

The World Food Championships is thrilled to announce the hiring of Nikki Jackson as their Global Development Director, effective immediately. As Global Development Director Jackson will be responsible for serving as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for global program development with the US Department of Agriculture, contributing to the expansion of new opportunities for World Food Championships programming globally.

June 10, 2024

WFC Crowns 11th World Food Champion - Bethany Boedicker!!"

Chef Bethany Boedicker, two-time category champion (Dessert Category) from Galveston, TX, claimed the title of World Food Champion and the $150,000 top prize at the 11h World Food Championships’ Final Table in Bentonville, Arkansas.

April 18, 2024

Final Table Q&A - Bethany Boedicker

A Final Table win would be the icing on the cake for this two-time World Dessert Champion!

April 2, 2024

Final Table Q&A - Al Lino

Practice makes perfect for this caped crusader!

March 4, 2024

WFC Releases Registration Dates and Initial List of Qualifying Events For 2024

On the heels of this week’s exciting announcement about its move to Indianapolis, the World Food Championships (WFC) has just announced its initial list of official qualifying events and partners for this year’s tournament. Registration for teams who earn their qualification through any of this year’s “gateway” events will open on March 15, 2024.

February 9, 2024

WFC Revs Up For 2024 With New Host City

INDIANAPOLIS — Food champs will be racing to Food Sport’s finish line like never before in 2024. That’s because the World Food Championships just announced that it is shifting gears and taking its Main Event this November to Indianapolis, a city recognized internationally as the “racing capital of the world.”

February 5, 2024

WFC Announces Categories for 2024 Main Event

Fresh off the addition of a Mixology championship and the return of the Chef category, WFC will now crown 13 champions at its next tournament. The additional category will be Rice, which has proved to be a unique and iconic food dish that was previously paired with Noodle.

January 22, 2024

WFC’s 11th Final Table Returns to Bentonville, Ark

With an even bigger prize purse and an additional category champion in the mix, Food Sport’s pinnacle culinary challenge will return to Bentonville, Ark. in the Spring of 2024. Often referred to as “The Ultimate Food Fight,” the World Food Championships’ (WFC) final round of competition will once again take place in the hometown of the world’s largest retailer and WFC’s exclusive retail partner – Sam’s Club.

January 2, 2024

Boedicker Triumphs Again, Securing Back-to-Back World Dessert Titles

In a sweet symphony of flavors and culinary finesse, Bethany Boedicker emerged victorious once again last week at the World Food Championships as she defended her World Dessert Championship title from 2022.

November 21, 2023

Holter Claims Second Consecutive World Sandwich Title At WFC

In a stunning display of culinary prowess, Damon Holter has once again emerged as the champion at the prestigious World Sandwich Championships held this year in Dallas, Texas. This victory marks Holter's second consecutive win at the World Food Championships, having previously secured the title in 2022.

November 20, 2023