California Almonds Take the Spotlight in World Food Championships’ Global Culinary Showdown at ANUGA 2025

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Posted Jun 26, 2025

California Almonds Take the Spotlight in World Food Championships’ Global Culinary Showdown at ANUGA 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – (June 26, 2025) – The World Food Championships (WFC) is proud to announce a delicious new partnership with the Almond Board of California, who will take center stage during the Flavor Fusion Culinary Showdown at the 2025 ANUGA Food Fair in Cologne, Germany. Monday, October 6, has been designated California Almonds Day, featuring almond-based products throughout the entire day’s activities.

California Almonds Day will showcase the versatility, nutrition, and premium quality of almond products grown in the Golden State through live culinary contests, product sampling, education, and more. At the heart of this flavorful experience are three head-to-head culinary competitions, where competitors will be required to feature California Almond products in their dishes. From almond butter to almond flour, competitors will be challenged to elevate almonds through innovative, globally inspired winning recipes.

Beyond the competition itself, California Almonds will enjoy a full day of branded visibility and audience engagement opportunities, including:

Premium California Almond product displays and branded kitchen integration
Snack-pack sampling and brochure distribution led by California Almonds staff
Curated emcee educational content spotlighting California Almond products throughout the day
Reserved judging seats for esteemed guests to dive into the action, engaging in the complete experience

In addition to its starring role on October 6, California Almonds will integrate their products into the Jr. Chef competition on opening day, helping to further educate and inspire the next generation of culinary leaders.

“This collaboration with the Almond Board of California is another example of how Food Sport can highlight premium American agriculture on the world’s biggest culinary stage,” said Mike Eaton, CEO of the World Food Championships. “California Almonds are a staple in kitchens across the globe, and we’re excited to bring their story to life in front of thousands of industry leaders, influencers, and trade professionals at ANUGA. It’s going to be a memorable and flavorful day.”

The Flavor Fusion Culinary Showdown is a public-private partnership between WFC, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), and the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in Berlin. With over 7,900 exhibitors and more than 140,000 trade visitors from 200 countries, ANUGA offers an unparallelled opportunity to showcase the diversity, nutrition, and innovation of U.S.-grown products, such as California Almonds.

The Flavor Fusion Culinary Showdown will feature US exhibitor products throughout the five-day show. With a rich history dating back to 1919, ANUGA has evolved into the premier international food fair, with a unique blend of heritage and innovation. WFC’s presence underscores the growing international recognition of Food Sport as a dynamic and competitive culinary platform.

For more information about how to get involved with the Flavor Fusion Culinary Showdown at ANUGA, or other WFC Global Development initiatives; contact Nikki Jackson, Global Development Director for the World Food Championships (nikki@worldfoodchampionships.com). 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.

About California Almonds
The Almond Board of California promotes natural, wholesome, and quality almonds through leadership in strategic market development, innovative research, and accelerated adoption of industry best practices on behalf of the more than 7,600 almond farmers and processors in California, most of whom are multi-generational family operations. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, the Almond Board of California is a non-profit organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture.

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California Almonds Take the Spotlight in World Food Championships’ Global Culinary Showdown at ANUGA 2025

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