Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 LDEI Legacy Awards,...
LDEI Legacy Awards Now Open
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Legacy Awards Accepting Applications
Applications are now open for the 2026 Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) Legacy Awards, supported by The Julia Child Foundation...
Global Flavor Exploration, Sustainability, and Experiential Dining Set the Stage for the Year Ahead
Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), a leading global community of women in food, beverage, and hospitality, unveiled its 2025–2026...
LDEI Announces 2026 International Board of Directors
LDEI, the global organization dedicated to advancing and supporting women leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality, proudly announces...
Labor Pains: Food Industry Braces for Leaner Staff in 2026
Fewer available workers, supply chain disruptions and overall economic pressures have combined to produce fewer job openings in the...
2026 Outlook: Experts Discuss Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and...
2026 Outlook: Experts Discuss Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and...
2026 Flavor and Ingredient Trends
Fiber, healthfulness, global tastes, complex heat and texture will influence consumer buying – and product development – in the new...
2026 Restaurant Predictions and the Rise of Digital Hospitality
As restaurants head into 2026, operators are rethinking how hospitality shows up beyond the four walls. Stephanie Jaeger, Learning and...
LDEI Launches First-Ever Chapter Awards
LDEI proudly announces the creation of the LDEI Chapter Awards, a new recognition program designed to honor the impact, collaboration, and...