Mid September Newsletter – Women In the Food Industry News and Offers

Autumn 2025  –  Women In the Food Industry Mid September Newsletter

Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of our brand new events for September & October. Plus news of our co-founder’s DEI Champion Award.

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. You can view our mid September newsletter here.

Serving Up Social : Boost Your Food & Beverage Brand – 30th September

Everyone’s talking about AI, the growth of TikTok and declining engagement in Instagram – what can we do about it? You’re in luck as Women in the Food Industry & Kitch are running a brand new event at The Lucky Saint to answer those questions. It will be packed with insights, real-world examples and honest conversations about how food and drink brands can use social media including TikTok, influencer marketing and AI to make sales and build valuable communities.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your metrics, this session is designed to help you move faster.

Expect a dynamic fireside chat, a practical panel discussion, and plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded brand builders over drinks and free sharing plates.

Hosted by Susan Zwinkels, Chief Marketing Officer at Kitch, the event opens with an inspiring conversation featuring Kerttu Inkeroinen, Marketing and E-commerce Director at Lucky Saint,  the UK’s leading alcohol-free beer brand.

Followed by a practical panel discussion

Moderated by Mex Ibrahim, Co-Founder of Women in the Food Industry, the panel brings together powerhouse women shaping the future of food and drink brands in the UK:

• Ramona Hazan, Founder, RAMONA’S Kitchen – the No.1 Houmous Brand in the UK
• Rebecca Ghim, Co-Founder, The Ferm – zero waste vegan kimchi and pickles
• Dominique Woolf, Founder, The Woolf’s Kitchen – sauces, chilli oils & pastes
• Allie Mount, Marketing Communications Manager, Gusbourne – English sparkling wines

Nourish & Flourish – Menopause Awareness Month Event
Corner Corner – 20th October -10am

It’s time to celebrate Menopause Awareness Month in October. Join us for a morning gathering designed for women who want to thrive with food, wellness, and community. Hosted by Women in the Food Industry in partnership with Todelli.com, this event brings together experts and enthusiasts for an inspiring, interactive morning at Corner Corner, Canada Water.

What to expect:

Expert Panel: Christine Bailey an award-winning Registered Performance Nutritionist (BANT), Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Breathwork Coach, Bethan Thomas the co-founder of women’s wellness tea brand HotTea Mama, and certified Nutritionist Christianna discuss practical nutrition tips and lifestyle hacks for menopause.
Interactive Tastings: Sample delicious, planet-friendly nibbles and put your burning questions to producers. From kombucha brewing to herbal teas, learn hands-on wellness hacks.
Networking & Connection: Work-friendly space to mingle, share stories, and swap ideas.

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Next Gen Voices: Young Women Shaping the Future of Food –  22nd October 2025

Join us at The Blue Lion, East Witton, Yorkshire for an inspiring and energising conversation with the next generation of talent transforming the food and hospitality industry. This panel shines a light on young women at the start of their careers, from apprentices to early-stage entrepreneurs and rising stars in kitchens, farms, and food businesses across Yorkshire.

Expect fresh perspectives, honest conversations, and big ideas for the future of food. We’ll explore what drives this new wave of changemakers, the challenges they’re navigating, and how they’re reimagining success on their own terms.

Whether you’re an industry leader, educator, or fellow newcomer, this session is a chance to listen, learn, and support the future voices of food.

GET TICKETS HERE

Food Systems events at The Conduit – Big Food vs The People –  22nd October 2025

It’s the return of some free events for all those interested in food systems at Social Impact club The Conduit in Covent Garden. We are delighted to announce the first of two special events.

Ultra-processed food is taking a toll on our health – and the truth is being buried. Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of Women in the Food Industry and Community Champion of The Conduit’s Food Systems Community Group, chairs an expert line-up as they layout their concerns, share their insights, and offer their hopes for the future.

And that’s where you come in. Together with fellow participants, you will breakout into groups to share your knowledge and spark solutions, developing a shared action plan to challenge the status quo.

This is a collaborative mission: to reclaim our food future. Join us at The Conduit for the start of an urgently needed movement.

Conduit members can register for FREE right now & watch this space to see how non-members can register nearer to the date of the event.

We’re also hosting some drinks and a discussion for World Vegan Month in November – keep an eye on the Conduit’s Food Systems Community Group for more.

Our Co-Founder Mex has won a Speciality & Fine Food Fair Award for DEI

We are delighted to announce that our co-founder, Mex Ibrahim, has been awarded the DEI Champion Award at this year’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair. This award recognises a business or individual that has championed diversity, equity and inclusion, transformed their operations, and made a lasting positive impact on the industry. Winners are selected by a panel of experts and ambassadors, not by nomination, making this recognition particularly meaningful.

This honour is not just for us but for our whole community – the inspiring women and allies who continue to shape a more inclusive and representative food & drink sector.  We would like to thank ALL the great women who make up our community and give each other strength, support and confidence.

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