Young Florida chefs invited to compete for scholarships and statewide recognition

Contest deadline is Monday, July 13 Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida students ages eight to 12 are invited to showcase their culinary talents in the 2026 Florida Future Chef Competition, hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness. Open to students of all cooking skill levels, the annual competition encourages healthy eating, creativity and the use of Florida-grown ingredients. Participants must create an original