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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 - Pascal Aussignac

From preparing dishes for the King of Pop to E.A.T. Judges, this WFC first-timer knows how to deliver under pressure.

March 12, 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

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

Michelin Star Chef Pascal Aussignac Clinches 2023 World Vegetarian Championship

In a culinary triumph that has reverberated across the globe, Michelin Star Chef Pascal Aussignac from London, United Kingdom, has emerged victorious at the 2023 World Vegetarian Championship, held at the prestigious World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas.

November 17, 2023

Jean-Paul Lavallee Claims Bacon Crown at 2023 World Food Championships

Indulgence and sizzle converged at the 2023 World Bacon Championships, and emerging from the smoky haze of tantalizing aromas was Jean-Paul Lavallee, the newly crowned Bacon King.

November 14, 2023