World Food Championships News

Chili Weather Forecasted for Florida in November

November in Florida may not be known for its chilly weather, but thanks to a new partnership between the World Food Championships and Hormel Foods Corporation, there’s certainly going to be a great chili weekend in the Sunshine State this fall.

July 21, 2015

Heredia’s Plan Simple for 2015 WFC – “Win Again”

For 2014 World Food Champion Ricardo Heredia, the competitive field at this year’s event is going to be tough. But in his mind, there’s one intense competitor he knows he has to beat – himself.

July 17, 2015

Chopin Vodka Becomes First Official Spirit Sponsor of World Food Championships

Chopin Potato Vodka has been named the Official Vodka of the World Food Championships set for Nov. 3-10 in Kissimmee, Fla, according to Mike McCloud, CEO of the World Food Championships.

July 14, 2015

July Sizzles with Wright Brand® Bacon Recipe Contest

This month's #FoodChamp recipe contest features Wright Brand's "Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon."

July 13, 2015

BBQ at WFC Just Got "Moe" Serious

Here's the thing about BBQ and smoke – it permeates your clothes first, your taste buds second and then your LIFE forever.  Just ask Big Moe Cason. Once he found his calling, barbecue BECAME his life. And now with a successful TV show to his credit, there's no doubt that this celebrity pitmaster will be lighting things up as a special judge at the 2015 World Food Championships.

July 10, 2015

World Food Championships Welcome Wright® Brand Bacon as the Exclusive Bacon Category Sponsor

One of the hottest categories in food sport will continue to sizzle this year as Wright Brand Bacon is named the Exclusive Bacon Category Sponsor for the 2015 WFC.

July 7, 2015

Pasta Chef Provides WFC a French Connection

Chef Adrien Pedrazzi wants people to say one thing about his food – “ça a le goût du Reviens-y.” Of course, those would be the people in France where he makes his home and runs his business.

July 4, 2015

McCloud Joins in on Champ Cafe Discussion

The World Food Championships CEO Mike McCloud will serve as the special guest for the weekly Champ Café virtual coffee conference call July 3, from 9-10 a.m. (CST) “Champ Café was launched few weeks ago to provide an open forum to answer questions and take suggestions from competitors, judges and volunteers so we can make the 2015 World Food Championships experience the best yet,” said Amy Green, Café Moderator.

June 30, 2015

First Wave of 2015 Judges Confirmed

The World Food Championships today announced that the first round of judges for the 2105 Championships, set for Nov. 3-10 in Kissimmee, Fla., will be confirmed on Tuesday, June 30.

June 26, 2015

WFC Competitor Field Filling at Record Pace

Competition field for World Food Championships half full

June 23, 2015