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ZWILLING Teams Up with WFC as Official Knife and Cookware Partner in Indianapolis

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Posted Sep 1, 2025
ZWILLING Teams Up with WFC as Official Knife and Cookware Partner in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – (September 2, 2025) – The World Food Championships (WFC) is sharpening its focus for the 2025 Main Event in Indianapolis with the addition of a new Premier Partner: ZWILLING. One of the most storied and trusted names in the culinary world, ZWILLING will serve as both the Official Knife and Official Cookware provider of WFC for this year’s competition.

As part of the partnership, ZWILLING will also play a key role in supporting the next generation of culinary talent by joining as a Gold Sponsor of the annual WFC Junior competition, set for Saturday, October 18 inside Kitchen Arena. This expansion underscores WFC’s commitment to inspiring and equipping future food champions with the very best tools in the industry.

“From the opening rounds to the Final Table, our competitors demand the very best tools to perform at their highest level,” said Mike McCloud, Founder and CEO of WFC. “Partnering with ZWILLING ensures that Kitchen Arena is outfitted with the world’s top-tier knives and cookware, giving chefs every opportunity to showcase their skills with unmatched precision and confidence. We’re especially excited about their support of WFC Junior, where young culinarians will get to experience what it feels like to compete with professional-grade equipment.”

For nearly three centuries, ZWILLING has built a global reputation for excellence, combining innovation, craftsmanship, and premium quality in everything from knives to cookware. Their presence in Kitchen Arena will not only elevate the competition but also provide competing chefs with access to the precision and performance that culinary professionals worldwide have relied on since 1731.

“At ZWILLING, we’ve been passionate about elevating the culinary experience for more than 290 years. Partnering with the World Food Championships allows us to put our knives and cookware into the hands of some of the most talented chefs and rising stars from around the globe,” stated Guido Weishaupt, CEO at ZWILLING. “We’re proud to support both the professional competitors and the next generation of culinary leaders in Kitchen Arena, and we look forward to seeing our tools help them bring their boldest creations to life.”

The 2025 World Food Championships will take place October 16–19 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center with over 400 competition teams battling for their share of $450,000 in prize money and the coveted title of World Champion. The weekend will also feature the 58th annual World Championship Chili Cook-off and unique ticketed attractions, including the Taste of WFC Premium Experience (with optional Sizzle Pass enhancement) and the IGNITE! WFC Music & BBQ Kickoff Party taking place on Friday, October 17.

Competitors, partners, and fans of Food Sport can stay up to date on all things related to the World Food Championships by visiting worldfoodchampionships.com or follow World Food Championships on Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships), Twitter (X) (@WorldFoodChamp), and LinkedIn (@WorldFoodChampionshipsHoldings).

About World Food Championships
The World Food Championships (WFC) is the premier food sport competition globally. This multi-day, live culinary event showcases some of the world's best cooks competing for food, fame, and fortune across multiple categories. Each year, thousands of teams vie for a coveted Golden Ticket at official qualifiers to earn their spot at WFC. Since its debut in 2012, the event has attracted participants from nearly 40 countries and every state in the U.S. The 2025 World Food Championships will take place October 16-19 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion, located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis. For more information, visit WorldFoodChampionships.com.


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