December 20, 2023 Customer Play Video about Mike McCloud December 20, 2023 Customer World Food Championships Founder Mike McCloud joins the show in a conversation recorded live at the WFC in Dallas earlier this year. Links: https://worldfoodchampionships.com/ Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Topics: [34] Recap of the bacon category judging at the World Food Championship. [01:01] The resilience of Jack McMurray, a former bacon champion [01:27] Dedication of competitors and the camaraderie in the food industry. [02:00] The intense competition and the incredible dishes presented. [03:00] Balancing the fine line of judgment in an uber-competitive setting. [04:00] The three dimensions of judging: appearance, execution, taste (EAT). [4:47] The difficulty of being objective [05:00] The grand prize and the journey to becoming a bacon ambassador.