Competitors Using Alaska Seafood® at World Food Championships Reel in Big Bucks

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Nov 25, 2014, 10:00 ET

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Seafood® was on full display at the 2014 World Food Championships as it was infused in to several high stakes categories, including the inaugural World Seafood Championship. Three of the nine categories infused seafood products in their Top 10 rounds, giving the category champion a hefty check and bragging rights. The World Food Championships took place in Downtown Las Vegas, Nov. 12-18.

The following competitors earned $10,000 and their place at the Final Table after featuring Alaska Seafood products in their championship recipes:

Sweet Smoke Q - World Barbecue Championship
Ray Bogart - World Open Chili Championship
Suzanne Clark - World Pasta Championship

As the exclusive partner, Alaska Seafood was used in every turn-in of the World Seafood Championship, where Terry Reinhardt of Red Budd, Ill. took home the category championship and $10,000.

To view full results, visit: http://worldfoodchampionships.com/scores/

Only in Las Vegas can food, fame and fortune be combined into one jackpot event. The 2014 World Food Championships features 400 of the world's best cooks and chefs, putting "joes" and "pros" on an equal playing field to battle it out for hundreds of thousands of dollars and the coveted title of the World Food Champion. Following a tournament-style format across nine iconic food categories — BBQ, chili, burger, sandwich, recipe, dessert, bacon, pasta and seafood — competitors will battle for their chance to claim the World Food Champion title.

To stay in the World Food Championships chatter, visit www.worldfoodchampionships.com, Facebook.com/WorldFoodChampionships or Twitter (@WorldFoodChamp).

About Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
ASMI is a public-private partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry, established to foster economic development. ASMI functions as a brand manager of the Alaska Seafood family of brands in 21 countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America and also maintains a prominent marketing program in the US. ASMI works to raise the value of Alaska's seafood product portfolio through partnerships with retail grocers, foodservice distributors, restaurant chains, foodservice operators, universities, culinary schools, and the media. For more information visit: wildalaskaseafood.com

About the World Food Championships
The World Food Championships features more than 400 competitors seeking food fame and fortune as can only happen in Las Vegas. The third annual event will invite the champions from the biggest and best food competitions around the world into a single high stakes culinary showdown for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Following a tournament-style format across multiple iconic food categories, including burger, sandwich, barbecue and more, the WFC will culminate with a Final Table faceoff where category champions brave potential elimination in front of a live audience and a discerning panel of culinary celebrities. For more information visit: worldfoodchampionships.com.

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