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Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), the global organization dedicated to advancing and supporting women leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality, today announces the inaugural class of LDEI Ambassadors, seven distinguished members who will serve as visible...

Four leaders from LDEI weigh in on how last year’s predictions have become today’s reality as we explore the flavors, technologies, and consumer shifts shaping the hospitality world.

Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 LDEI Legacy Awards, supported by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. Since 2009, the Legacy Awards provide women in food,...

Applications are now open for the 2026 Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) Legacy Awards, supported by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. The Legacy Awards provide women in food, beverage and hospitality with transformative,...

Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), a leading global community of women in food, beverage, and hospitality, unveiled its 2025–2026 industry trends and predictions. Contributions from LDEI’s national leaders highlight the evolving landscape of dining, consumer...

LDEI, the global organization dedicated to advancing and supporting women leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality, proudly announces the appointment of Marilyn Freundlich as President of the International Board of Directors for 2026, alongside the newly elected...

LDEI proudly announces the creation of the LDEI Chapter Awards, a new recognition program designed to honor the impact, collaboration, and philanthropic spirit that define the organization’s global community of women leaders. The chapters below have been shortlisted...