Natural Tableware Named Official Sustainability Partner of 58th Annual World Championship Chili Cook-off

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – (September 10, 2025) – The International Chili Society (ICS) and World

Championship Chili Cook-off (WCCC) are proud to announce Natural Tableware as its Official

Sustainability Partner for their upcoming 58th annual event, taking place October 16–19 at the

Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.

Known worldwide for their innovative, stylish, and compostable food presentation solutions,

Natural Tableware will help WCCC advance its commitment to sustainability while elevating the overall guest and competitor experience. Their premium eco-conscious tableware will be used throughout the event for championship judging presentations, reinforcing WCCC’s mission to celebrate great chili while reducing environmental impact. This effort builds on the usage of Natural Tableware products as part of the qualifying circuit of events leading to Indianapolis.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Natural Tableware as our Official Sustainability Partner,” said Mike

McCloud, President of the International Chili Society. “Their dedication to responsible event

practices aligns perfectly with our goal of creating a world-class culinary competition that

respects both people and the planet.”

Natural Tableware’s products will be featured prominently throughout the WCCC, supporting

its operations with compostable sampling materials and premium plating for championship

presentations. This partnership underscores ICS’s commitment to enhancing the guest

experience while advancing sustainable event practices in the culinary world.

“Our partnership with the World Championship Chili Cook-off is a natural extension of our

partnership with the World Food Championships,” said Angela Castelli, President and CEO of

Natural Tableware. “We are thrilled to be a part of the 58th annual event and demonstrate the importance of environmental stewardship through this additional platform.”

The World Championship Chili Cook-off, which has been a cornerstone of the International Chili Society’s mission since 1967, brings together the best chili cooks from across the nation. The WCCC, presented by the ICS, will name World Champions in Traditional Red, Verde, Vegetarian, and Homestyle chili categories. Additionally, the event features a fiery youth/junior competition in the Homestyle category. This year’s event will be held in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, adjacent to the World Food Championships festivities being held in the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion, with admission included for all WFC ticket holders.

Competitors, partners, and fans of Food Sport can stay up to date on all things related to the

World Food Championships and World Championship Chili Cook-off by visiting

worldfoodchampionships.com and eatgreatchili.com. Individuals can also follow World Food

Championships on Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships), X

(@WorldFoodChamp), and LinkedIn (@WorldFoodChampionshipsHoldings); and the

International Chili Society/World Championship Chili Cook-Offs on Facebook and Instagram

(@icschili and @worldchampionshipchilicookoff).

About International Chili Society

Legendary race car driver and automotive icon Carroll Shelby started the International Chili

Society (ICS) in 1967 as a fun way to compete against his friends. Today, ICS sanctions more

than 100 events a year nationwide with one mission – to continuously celebrate chili while

raising money for charities and nonprofits. More than $100 million has been raised for charities by ICS over the past five decades and has been bringing people together over one of America's greatest culinary creations. For more information, visit eatgreatchili.com.

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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For media inquiries, please contact:

Michael Hand

Chief Marketing Officer, World Food Championships

Phone: 585.348.1287, Email: mhand@worldfoodchampionships.com