World Food Championships News

Hormel Chili Nation Challenge Winners Announced!

Congrats to the winners of the Hormel Chili Nation Challenge, Alex Tanalski, Kathi Hemmer, and Elizabeth Kraatz! If you haven't qualified for WFC 2016, make sure to enter the Red Gold "Bring Your 'Wich to the Sand" Online Recipe Contest by Monday, September 19th at 11:59pm.

September 14, 2016

WFC’s Final Table Will Feature Food “Sport” Legend

WFC officially announced today that former Alabama great and Miami Dolphin defensive lineman Bob Baumhower will join its celebrity roster of Final Table judges this November.

September 9, 2016

As Summer Cools Down, Operations At WFC Heat Up

Orange Beach local and event expert, Tara McMeans, joined WFC in September as the event’s Onsite Coordinator. McMeans will help WFC in numerous ways, from volunteer coordination and local sponsor support to special event production and brand affiliation.

September 8, 2016

WFC Heats Up Chili Top 10 Challenge with Goya Salsita

WFC Open Chili Competitors will be spicing up the Top 10 Challenge with Goya Salsita as the Infused Hot Sauce Product.

September 2, 2016

WFC Announces a Red-Hot Sponsor for the Sandwich Category

WFC announced today that Red Gold Tomatoes is presenting and spicing up the World Sandwich Championship this year. Red Gold’s Huy Fong Sriracha Ketchup is the Infused Ingredient for the Sandwich Top 10 Challenge.

September 1, 2016

Goya’s Adobo Light Adding A Healthy Challenge to WFC’s Seafood Finals

WFC Seafood Competitors will be using Goya’a Adobo Light Seasoning, instead of salt, when they create their Creole dishes in the Top 10 Category Finals for Seafood.

August 31, 2016

WFC Partners with Jim Beam for Boozy Burger Infusion

Thanks to a new partnership with Jim Beam, competitors will be provided Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon as the Infused Ingredient for the Top 10 Challenge in Burger.

August 30, 2016

WFC Announces Sweet New Partner for Chocolate Infusion

Thanks to our new partner, Olive & Sinclair Chocolate, WFC will be featuring artisanal chocolate as an infused ingredient for the first time at its 5th Anniversary in Orange Beach, Alabama.

August 29, 2016

WFC Welcomes Alabama Crown As Official Wine & VIP Partner

Thanks to a new partnership between WFC and Alabama Crown Distributing, Top 10 competitors in the Steak Category have another reason to say “Cheers!” at the 5th Anniversary. Alabama Crown Distributing will provide Josh Cellars Merlot as the Infused Ingredient for the World Steak Championships.

August 25, 2016

Hormel Foods Celebrates 125th Anniversary by Giving Back to Chili Competitors

WFC announced that its 2015 Chili Championship sponsor, Hormel Foods, is returning to the Ultimate Food Fight with an exciting program that will both expand and enhance its role at the event’s 5th Anniversary.

August 24, 2016