# Canadian Eating Competitions World Poutine Eating Championship Rewards Pigging Out By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-05-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-poutine-eating-championship References: [dalimunthe](http://www.dalimunthe.com/2010/05/whos-2010-big-stomach-king.html) & [torontosun](http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/05/22/14047661.html) It is an unwritten law that Canadians must love poutine, so it's only fitting that the World Poutine Eating Championship was held in Toronto. For the unaware, poutine is a [burger-accompanying side dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-arch) or standalone meal comprised of [French fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-happy-frydays-cafe) topped with cheese curd and gravy. Shoveling tons of it into your mouth for a shot at $750 and a trophy should be easy, right? The winner of the World Poutine Eating Championship, who ate nearly 10 pounds of the stuff, is also the world record holder for pizza-eating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Competitive Eating:** The rise of competitive eating events presents opportunities for innovative food challenges and contests. - **Poutine Appreciation:** The popularity of poutine as a beloved Canadian dish could lead to innovative poutine variations and experiences. - **Food Record Breakers:** The pursuit of eating records and world championships opens up opportunities for new and exciting food-related achievements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The poutine-eating competition highlights the potential for creative and competitive food events that attract enthusiasts and spectators. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The World Poutine Eating Championship could serve as an attraction for tourists and visitors interested in experiencing unique culinary events. - **Event Management:** The success of eating competitions suggests a market opportunity for event organizers to plan and execute engaging competitive eating events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR Eating Contest Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-pounder-challenge-2025.md) - [Meaty QSR Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-poutine.md) - [Exciting Culinary Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-competitions.md) - [Spicy Pizzeria Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-popcorn-chicken-poutine.md) - [Pizzeria Poutine Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-poutine.md) - [Poutine-Stuffed Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-dip-sandwich.md) - [Hockey Rivalry Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showdown-menu.md) - [Worldly Burger Tour Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-burger-tour-competition.md) - [Canadiana QSR Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadiana-donut-menu.md)