Our mission is to empower women, shine a spotlight on what they are doing for the UK food industry and build a community of women who give each other support, confidence and strength.
About
We believe you can’t be what you can’t see. Championing and celebrating women in the UK food industry is at the heart of what we do. This is THE place for conversation, insight, news, events, podcasts, stories, networking and community support across all sectors of the food industry.
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With your help we aim to:
• Increase the awareness of all the roles women play in the industry
• Show the wide range of roles and opportunities for women
• Connect women across all sectors for conversation and support
• Be a resource and a place where women can get the help they need
We want to see a world in which the food industry treats women as equal, champions inclusion and diversity and actively helps women of all ages and backgrounds fulfil their dreams and ambitions to work in food. We also want to help move women up the ranks and become strong leaders and role models in the industry.
Led by co-founder, Mex Ibrahim with the valuable help of Ambassadors: Irini Tzortzoglou, Antonia Lloyd, Shelley Sofier and Emma White, we all share the heart-felt belief that collaboration is better than competition and we welcome the support of both men and women to help our aims.
Women in the Food Industry became a Community Interest Company (CIC) on 18th July 2023 and doesn’t exist to make a profit – we work towards a purpose, reinvesting any surplus money into achieving our goal.
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Events
Serving Up Social: Boost Your Food & Beverage Brand – 30th September 2025
Join Women in the Food Industry & Kitch in the first floor events room at The Lucky Saint* for an energising evening packed with insights, real-world examples and honest conversation about how food and drink brands can use TikTok, influencer marketing and AI to elevate their social strategy.
Tuesday, 30th September 2025
First Floor
The Lucky Saint
58 Devonshire Street
London W1W 5EA
’15 Minute Indian’ Cookbook Demo, Tastings & Signing with Anjula Devi – 23rd September 2025
Join us at Divertimenti for a demo, tastings and book signing from Anjula Devi on 23rd September. Get an exclusive Women In The Food Industry 10% discount on tickets.
Tuesday, 23rd September 2025
Divertimenti Cookery School
227-229 Brompton Road,
London,
SW3 2EP
Future Gazers Panel Discussion – 18th September 2025
Our co-founder is delighted to take part in an inspiring panel-led conversation exploring the role of women in food and sustainability on 18th September as part of the Future of Food Festival
Thursday, 18th September 2025
Future of Food Festival
The Discovery Zone,
5 Vigo Street,
London,
W1S 3HA
Women Shaping The Future of Drinks – Speciality & Fine Food Fair – 9th September 2025
Join us at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2025 on 9th September for a dynamic and inspiring panel exploring the transformative impact women are having across the drinks industry.
Tuesday, 9th September 2025
Food For Thought Theatre
Speciality & Fine Food Fair
Olympia London
Hammersmith Road
Kensington
London
W14 8UX
Recap – What B Corp Really Takes : Beyond The Buzzwords – 14th July 2025
Join Women in the Food Industry & Extract Coffee Roasters for an inspiring panel discussion (with light refreshments) on “Beyond The Buzzwords : What B Corp Takes”. In a world where consumers and investors are increasingly demanding authenticity and accountability, achieving B Corp Certification isn’t just a badge—it’s a comprehensive, company-wide commitment to doing business better.
Monday, 14th July 2025
Extract Coffee Roasters
5 Morocco Street
London SE1 3HB
Recap – Business Growth & Expansion – Panel & Lunch at The Grand, York – 24th June 2025
Our June Women in the Food Industry Yorkshire event was all about business growth and expansion. We explored the realities of scaling up without burning out or risking it all. You will have heard from inspiring female entrepreneurs who are in the thick of growth, have built successful large-scale operations, or have navigated the path to a profitable exit.
Tuesday, 24th June 2025
The Grand, York
Station Rise
York,
North Yorkshire YO1 6GD
Recap – London Premiere of Award-Winning Film, A Fine Line – VIP Reception & Panel – 23rd June 2025
Celebrating Women in Food & Film with Chefs Asma Khan, Sally Abe, Chantelle Nicholson and Director/Producer Joanna James with a wine reception, film premiere & panel discussion. Join us for the UK premiere of the award-winning documentary A Fine Line, hailed by Vanity Fair as the “Best Documentary by a First-Time Filmmaker,” celebrating world-renowned women chefs while tackling gender inequality.
Monday, 23rd June 2025
Cineworld The O2 Greenwich
Peninsula Square
London
SE10 0DX
Recap – Fertility, Food & Hormones : what everyone should know now – 19th June 2025
The Conduit, social impact private member’s club in partnership with Women in the Food Industry, The Ethical Deli Market from Todelli & FUTURE WOMAN presents Fertile Ground – a fresh, engaging discussion about how food, lifestyle, and our changing environment are impacting fertility.
Thursday, 19th June 2025
The Conduit, 6 Langley Street, London, WC2H 9JA
News
04/08/2025
Early August Newsletter – Women In the Food Industry News and Offers
Summer 2025 – Women In the Food Industry Early August Newsletter. Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of our brand new events for September. Plus some great job opportunities from School Food Matters.
17/07/2025
Mid July Newsletter – Women In the Food Industry News and Offers
Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of exciting offers and opportunities for July from our supporters and partners. Plus get a recap of our brand new event in July on B Corps.
08/07/2025
Following the successful first year of The KETTLE® Khoo Academy KETTLE® Chips and renowned best-selling author and TV presenter, Rachel Khoo, are thrilled to announce that the programme will be returning for a second year
to support aspiring people seeking a career in gourmet food.
Discover how people seeking a career in gourmet food can apply for a chance to be part of a six month mentoring programme & receive up to £4,000 in monetary support to help overcome key obstacles in career development in the industry, such as training fees, childcare costs and lack of income for cooking equipment.
16/06/2025
Mid June Newsletter – Women In the Food Industry Summer 2025 Events
Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of all our upcoming events for June & July. June is one our our busiest months for events ever including our first collaboration with the US. Plus find out more about our brand new event in July on B Corps.
27/05/2025
June Newsletter 2025 – Women in the Food Industry events
June Events Newsletter 2025 – Women in the Food Industry events. Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of all our upcoming events for June – it one our our busiest months for events ever including our first collaboration with the US.
The best way to keep up to date with all of our news, opportunities, events, features and podcasts is to subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter.
02/05/2025
Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards 2025 Winners Announced
The Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards are one of the most eagerly awaited events in the food writing & broadcasting calendar. The award winners for 2025 were announced on 1st May 2025 and recognised excellence in food and drink writing, broadcasting and photography. For thirteen years, the awards have championed those who help others to enjoy, explore, experiment, and discover more about food and drink, through their writing, photography, and commentary. Once again women proved how well they shine in food and drink writing and broadcasting.
26/04/2025
Meet Alex Price Head of Wine at Plates – The UK’s first Plant-based Michelin Star restaurant
This year Plates became the first UK plant-based restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star, after siblings Kirk and Keeley Haworth opened in July 2024 in Old Street, East London. After speaking to Keeley about how Kirk & herself built up their success, Women In the Food Industry Ambassador & Writer, Antonia Lloyd, interviews Plates, Head of Wine, Alex Price, about her creative approach to the wine list.
18/04/2025
The British Library Food Season 2025 Events featuring Women In The Food Industry
The British Library Food Season is in the 7th year of their highly popular talks on food, all inspired by their extensive food-related collections. The season is a must-attend event for food lovers, industry professionals, and academics alike. Whether you’re passionate about food history, keen to learn from culinary pioneers, or simply eager to indulge in new tastes and trends, there’s something for everyone. The events launched on 17th April and run until early June 2025. Here we highlight some of our favourite events and are delighted to announce we have very kindly been given FREE tickets to some of the events for Women In The Food Industry newsletter subscribers.
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