Indiana Pork sponsors World Food Championships

INDIANAPOLIS — Carmel High School senior Julia Hohne and sous chef junior Maddie Arroyo finished first in the Junior Chef competition of the 2024 World Food Championships.

The duo scored the $1,500 prize with their pork gorditas inspired by Maddie’s grandfather.

Another Indiana team also placed in the competition; Brownsburg junior Claire Siglar and sous chef Mooresville junior Elizabeth Starr took third and received $400.

The competition was sponsored by Indiana Pork. Each team was provided a pork tenderloin from Indiana Pork and had 90 minutes to prepare a dish using pork tenderloin that captured the essence of “healthy fresh.”

“We’re thrilled to support an event like the World Food Championships, which aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate the profile of pork in the culinary world,” said Matt Paschen, Cass County pig farmer and chair of the Indiana Pork promotions committee.

“By connecting directly with chefs, influencers, junior chefs and consumers, we were able to highlight how pork provides flavor, nutrition and creativity in cooking.”

The World Food Championships is an annual culinary event that attracts thousands of competitors and food lovers from around the globe. It was held in Indiana at the state fairgrounds for the first time this year.

Indiana Pork’s sponsorship included multiple cooking demonstrations by local chefs, featuring pork loin recipes that are easy to make at home.