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October & November Events 2025  –  Women In the Food Industry Newsletter

Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of our brand new events for October & November. Plus vote for our co-founder in The Staff Canteen Awards.

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 late September newsletter here.

Nourish & Flourish – Menopause Awareness Month Event
Corner Corner – 20th October – 10am – 1.30pm

It’s time to celebrate Menopause Awareness Month in October. Join us for a special 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: Join award-winning Registered Performance Nutritionist (BANT), Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Breathwork Coach Christine Bailey, the co-founder of women’s wellness tea brand HotTea Mama Bethan Thomas , certified Nutritionist Christianna, alongside Helen Snook, co-founder of Indi Supplements, and Maria Miracle, founder of HI Foods. Together, they’ll share their personal journeys, practical nutrition tips, and lifestyle hacks that highlight how food, supplements, and daily habits can support women through perimenopause and 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.

GET TICKETS HERE

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

Ultra-processed food is taking a toll on our health – and the truth is being buried. As part of Cookery School at Little Portland Street’s Fight Fake Food Campaign, Community Champion of The Conduit’s Food Systems Community Group, and co-founder of Women in the Food Industry, Mex Ibrahim, chairs an expert line-up as they lay out 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. However if you are not a member yet YOU CAN EMAIL US HERE to get first come first served places for what will be a powerful night.

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.

Vote for Mex in The Staff Canteen Awards – voting closes 9th October

Big news – Our co-founder Mex is up for a The Staff Canteen Award 2025 in the Hospitality Hero category and this time you can vote!

Hot on the heels of her Speciality & Fine Food Fair DEI Award it was great to hear she has reached the annual TSC Awards shortlist! Here’s what The Staff Canteen say about the category: “It’s important to celebrate the selfless among us, we created this award to highlight the good deeds done by those in hospitality. Our winner will have showcased what it means to be a real hospitality hero or a team, operation, or business. They all go that extra mile to support their community, staff, colleagues and our industry.”

Mex said: “I reached the finals last year and I’d really appreciate your vote – which takes less than a minute – to reach the next stage again”.

Please cast your vote here by 9th October.

Anjula Devi launches new Chef Series at The Conduit – 15th November

The new Chef Series at The Conduit opens with Anjula Devi – chef, author, and storyteller – whose cooking is rooted in connection, empowerment, and the healing power of spices. With inspiration drawn from her father’s masala dabba, Anjula has spent a lifetime exploring the healing qualities of spices. Her dinner at The Conduit will bring these traditions to life, combining rare flavours, fresh seasonal ingredients, and a philosophy of health and empowerment.

The menu will feature a rich spread of Anjula’s signature dishes many from her best-selling book 15 Minute Indian. From lentils and vibrant vegetables to fragrant fish and paneer, all served with spiced rice and fresh rotis. Expect comforting classics like Brown Lentils with Baby Spinach, Aubergine Bhaji, and Chilli and Garlic Paneer alongside highlights such as Hariyali Monkfish and Aloo Matar—each plate a celebration of flavour, heritage, and nourishment.

Anjula’s last event at Divertimenti sold out in record time, so we’re giving you plenty of advance notice for this event.

Discounted Tickets for Spill The Beans “Free-From” show – 28th November

Connecting emerging free-from food & drink brands with buyers, retailers, and industry experts.

What’s expected 

TED-style talks from leading experts in retail, foodservice, and industry services

Major and independent retail buyers confirmed

Dragon’s Den-style pitch panels with real-time feedback and investment potential.

Showcase your products directly to supermarket buyers and investors

Exclusive After-party for exhibitors and pitching brands, network with buyers and investors.

Grab your Tickets with the discount code STB15 

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