World Food Championships News

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

WFC and GSOBT Team Up for “Cook Your Way to the Beach” Online Recipe Contest

Calling all Alabama #FoodChamps! The Gulf Shores Orange Beach Tourism “Cook Your Way to the Beach” Online Recipe Contest invites you to submit your best seafood dishes.

June 16, 2016

World Food Championships Announces Official Cooler Agreement With Orion

As the “Official Cooler of WFC,” Orion is equipping each of the 50 cook stations with an Orion 45 or 65 cooler to help preserve and protect ingredients, supplies and provide additional storage.

June 10, 2016

WFC Announces Spectrum Resorts as Its Host for Blogger Summit at Turquoise Place

Through a new sponsorship with Turquoise Place and WFC, selected bloggers will be provided free accommodations for the first time ever – on the beach!

June 7, 2016

WFC's 4th Championships Now Airing on Destination America in a 6-Episode Series

The 2015 World Food Championships, which occurred in Kissimmee, Florida, is NOW AIRING on Destination America!

June 6, 2016