Search

The new Alcohol Tax came into force on 1st August 2023. We spoke to women in the drinks industry about the tax and what it means for their businesses, consumers and the industry as a whole.

During this time of lockdown, many of you will not be surprised to learn that our drinking habits have changed. What may be more surprising is that one in three people claim to be reducing what they drink! The low / no alcohol trend is clearly more than a trend. We spoke to Emma Heal, Partner and Managing Director of Lucky Saint – the low alcohol lager which is seeing a dramatic increase in sales.

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.

Bread & Jam 2.0 is the essential virtual festival and conference for ambitious food & drink brands. If you are looking to fast-track your food business, connect with investors and buyers, and network with other enterprising brand owners, this is the conference you need. Read on for a special Women in the Food Industry supporter discount.

July 2019 saw the 10th anniversary of Imbibe Live, one of the UK’s biggest on-trade events for the drinks and hospitality industry. Attracting thousands of visitors each year to Olympia London, our co-founder Mecca Ibrahim went along, keen to discover the latest trends.  She didn’t quite expect to see that the future of the drinks would mean less alcohol, more sustainability and an industry catering to future drinkers looking to get their kicks less intoxicating ways.

December Events 2025  –  Women In the Food Industry Newsletter

Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry had a recap of our Christmas Party, new events for 2026 and awards to enter in January 2026. 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.

Women in the Food Industry held a festive evening of canapés, Prosecco, a mini food fair and networking at Corner Corner, Canada Water. It was a chance to enjoy a canapes, Prosseco.DOC, Lucky Saint alcohol free lager, catch up with others in the industry, and make new conversations. We had a great selection of female food & drink suppliers offering tastings of their products plus the opportunity to buy some creative Christmas gifts.

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.

Women In the Food Industry Late August Newsletter – Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of our brand new events for September. Plus news of the finalists of Be Inclusive in Hospitality Spotlight Awards.

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.

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.

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