World Food Championships News

Penobscot McCrum Recipe Contest Winners Announced!

For this month’s #FoodChamp online recipe contest, we asked you to feature Penobscot McCrum’s Baked Potato Skins in your original seafood-themed recipes. With numerous entries, the judges had an incredibly tough decision to make when choosing their favorite recipes. Speaking of judges, we want to extend a huge "thank you" to Tim Hobbs (Maine Potato Board), Lesa Berard (Penobscot McCrum) and Ally Phillips (Allyskitchen.com) for serving as judges for this contest!

June 10, 2015

Florida Strawberry Growers Association to Join World Dessert Championship

The Florida Strawberry Growers Association has partnered with the 2015 World Food Championships by becoming an infused ingredient for the competition’s dessert category. “Florida Strawberries from Hillsboro County, Fla., alone account for 15 percent of the nation’s supply of strawberries,” said Sue Harrell, spokeswoman for the Florida Strawberry Association. Harrell said that the Association is a major funding source for strawberry research to insure the fruit’s availability nationwide and broaden its growing season.

June 9, 2015

Make Room for the Food Vixen at WFC Final Table

Kenmore Executive Chef to Join WFC in Kissimmee

June 5, 2015

WFC Announces Exemption for Past Champs

The tournament committee of the 2015 World Food Championships announced today a change in its qualification process for past champions.  The new rule, which is retro-active and goes into effect immediately, allows any past category champion at the WFC to be exempt from qualifying into the tournament for five years.

June 2, 2015

World Food Championship and Fabulous Food Show Join Forces

Two of America's premier food events have joined forces to celebrate and promote the growth of Food Sport while certifying a new group of expert judges along the way. The World Food Championships announced today a marketing partnership with the Fabulous Food Show, where more than 30,000 foodies are expected to gather in Cleveland, Ohio, November 12-15, 2015 to see the latest food trends and renowned food celebrities in person.  "This is an exciting partnership for us and our newly crowned 2015 champion," said World Food Championships CEO Mike McCloud.

May 26, 2015

WFC Announces a Rad Judge for 2015 Final Table

Retro Rad Diva Emily Ellyn named Final Table Judge!

May 22, 2015

Show Us Your #TaterTalent in this month's Seafood Recipe Contest!

This month, we’re asking you to head to the nearest beach! Well, it's not a requirement, but it could serve as inspiration! That’s right—the #FoodChamp online recipe contest theme for May is…..SEAFOOD with a twist! Penobscot McCrum and the World Food Championships want you to get your creative juices flowing.

May 21, 2015

Penobscot McCrum Joins World Food Championships as Sponsor for Seafood

The World Food Championships announced today that Penobscot McCrum, a Maine based producer of specialty potato products, will be the Official Infused Ingredient of the World Seafood Championship during the Top 10 Round of the competition, taking place in Kissimmee, Fla. Nov. 3-10. “The World Food Championships is honored to welcome Penobscot McCrum as a sponsor for the World Seafood Championship,” said World Food Championships CEO Mike McCloud.

May 19, 2015

Danielle "Diva Q" Dimovski tapped as Final Table judge for 2015 World Food Championships

To food fans worldwide, she's known as the fearless woman who prowls the continent in search of great food. To professional competition teams, she's known as one of the most dynamic women in the sport. In barbecue nation, she's known simply as Diva Q. And there's less focus on Diva than there is the Q.

May 15, 2015

Kansas City Steak Joins WFC in High Steaks Partnership!

Kansas City Steaks an Official Sponsor of World Sandwich Championships

May 12, 2015