The Battle for the Dragon contest, which has been endorsed by the World Association of Chef’s Societies (WACS), was introduced for the first time in 2006. Winners to date have been Germany, Wales, Sweden and New Zealand. The Welsh International Culinary Championships, organised by the Welsh Culinary Association (WCA), are sponsored by the Welsh Assembly Government to promote the food and drink industry brand ‘True Taste’. Hybu Cig Cymru/ Meat Promotion Wales also jointly sponsor the Battle for the Dragon contest.