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The Mid-2026 Hospitality Pulse: Insights from Les Dames d’Escoffier International
Four leaders from LDEI weigh in on how last year’s predictions have become today’s reality as we explore the flavors, technologies, and...
LDEI Announces Winners of Inaugural Chapter Awards
LDEI proudly announced the winners of its first-ever LDEI Chapter Awards during the organization’s Annual Conference in April 2026. The...
Raise A Glass and Toast to Les Dames d’Escoffier at 50
Raise A Glass and Toast to Les Dames d'Escoffier at 50--
LDEI Legacy Awards Now Open
Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 LDEI Legacy Awards,...
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...
Les Dames d’Escoffier International Appoints Marilyn Freundlich as President
New York, NY – [January 12, 2026] – Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), the global organization dedicated to advancing and...
Les Dames d’Escoffier Names New President and Board
Mary Freundlich was appointed president of the international board of directors for 2026 by Les Dames d’Escoffier International, a global...
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...