CLIVE, IOWA (January 24, 2024) – A chef from Iowa State University won this year’s Taste competition, which traditionally kicks off Iowa Pork Congress week in Des Moines. Joshua Wilkins, Chef de Cuisine with ISU Dining in Ames, claimed first place – or Chef Par Excellence – at the 37th annual Taste contest, hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). This year’s event challenged the nine participating chefs to prepare an entrée featuring boneless pork loin.