Six-generation family dairy brings premium butter, culinary heritage and fan-focused experiences to WFC2026
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The World Food Championships (WFC), the global leader in Food Sport, today announced that Minerva Dairy will serve as the Official Butter of the World Food Championships, bringing its premium butter and six generations of family dairy-making heritage to WFC2026 in Indianapolis.
As the Official Butter of WFC2026, Minerva Dairy will provide butter for use across competition and culinary programming throughout the four-day championship, giving WFC competitors access to a product designed to perform across a wide range of culinary applications and categories.
Founded in 1894, Minerva Dairy is recognized as America’s oldest family-owned creamery and has spent six generations refining its butter-making craft. The family-owned company produces slow-churned butter made with milk from pasture-raised cows, with its signature butter containing 85% butterfat for a rich, creamy texture and flavor.
“Butter is one of those ingredients that can show up almost anywhere in Food Sport, and Minerva Dairy brings an incredible combination of heritage, quality and culinary performance to our competitors,” said Mike McCloud, Founder and CEO of the World Food Championships. “We love partnerships that allow a product to become part of the competition itself, and Minerva will be there from the opening rounds through the final plates. Their involvement also gives us some great opportunities to bring the brand directly to our fans through sampling, demonstrations and some of the fun, interactive experiences that make WFC unique.”
Minerva Dairy will also bring its brand to life throughout the event through consumer sampling and interactive experiences in Indianapolis, including a collaboration with The Jelly Queens. The partnership will take center stage during the fan-favorite Biscuits & Jampionship, taking place Saturday, October 17, in Kitchen Arena, where Minerva Dairy will have an active role in the celebration of one of WFC’s most approachable experiences.
The partnership will also feature a special cooking demonstration with two-time World Food Champion Preston Nguyen and his mother, Emma Nguyen, a past Fire Woman Challenge champion. The mother-and-son culinary team will showcase Minerva Dairy in action while sharing their perspective and experience as competitors who have experienced the intensity of Food Sport firsthand.
“WFC is the perfect place to demonstrate what great butter can do because you have some of the most talented culinary professionals in the country – and the world – putting ingredients to the test,” said Venae Watts, 5th Generation family member. “We’re excited to bring Minerva Dairy to Indianapolis, connect with competitors and fans, and be part of the incredible energy surrounding WFC2026. From the competition kitchen to Biscuits & Jampionship and our demonstration with Preston and Emma, we’re looking forward to showing people why our family has been making butter for generations.”
The Minerva Dairy partnership will extend across WFC2026, giving competitors in all ten championship categories an opportunity to incorporate the Official Butter into their dishes as they compete for World Category Championships and a share of the event’s more than $400,000 prize purse.
WFC2026 takes place October 15-18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis, bringing together culinary professionals from around the world for four days of championship competition, food, entertainment and Food Sport festival experiences.
Competitors, partners and fans can stay up to date on the 2026 World Food Championships at WorldFoodChampionships.com or by following World Food Championships on Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships), and LinkedIn (@WorldFoodChampionshipsHoldings).
About World Food Championships
The World Food Championships (WFC), recognized by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as a “Best City Food Festival”, is the premier Food Sport competition globally. This multi-day, live culinary event highlights 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 2026 World Food Championships will take place October 15-18 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 Minerva Dairy
Founded in 1894, Minerva Dairy is America’s oldest family-owned creamery and has been crafting premium butter and cheese for six generations. Based in Minerva, Ohio, the family-owned company remains focused on tradition, quality and authentic dairy products. Minerva Dairy’s butter is made with milk from pasture-raised cows and slow-churned in small batches, with its signature butter containing 85% butterfat for a rich, creamy taste and texture. The company offers a range of butter products for home cooks, professional kitchens and foodservice applications as well as a shredded cheese program for foodservice and Food Manufacturers. For more information, visit MinervaDairy.com.
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