IWD Newsletter 2025 – Women in the Food Industry events for International Women’s Day

IWD Newsletter 2025 – Women in the Food Industry events

Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has news of all of our events for International Women’s Day  – our biggest programme of events ever including our first event in Yorkshire.  Plus your chance to win copies of the new Great British Menu cookbook & a free panel event with our friends at Centenary Action.

Did you know that at the current rate of progress, it will take 134 years, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum?

We are holding a number of events in the week leading up to International Women’s Day to celebrate what women have achieved but also to raise awareness that there is still a long way to go!

The best way to keep up to date with all of our news, opportunities, events, features and podcasts is to subscribe to our newsletter. You can view our  February newsletter here.

Our first event takes place on 3rd March. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy THREE insightful two hour panels for £15. All three panels are are led by experts in their field and are on topics that can truly #AccelerateAction

Check out the Agenda for the day!

Find out more and book your tickets here.

Are you passionate about showcasing your culinary creations in the best possible light?

Join professional food photographer Rupa for two immersive, hands-on workshops designed specifically for food entrepreneurs, bloggers, chefs, and enthusiasts. In these two-hour sessions, you’ll gain practical skills essential for creating stunning food photography that stands out.

These workshops are tailored to provide immediate, actionable techniques that will elevate your food photography, making them a must-attend for anyone looking to improve their visual content.

If you book both workshops you will receive A £10 DISCOUNT and FREE admission to two inspiring panels with Women in the Food Industry for International Women’s Day starting at 4pm and running to 6pm! More on this below

What can we do as individuals, organizations, and communities to act quickly to address gender inequality?

We have a perfect afternoon at Halifax Bank’s HQ across the road from Tottenham Court Road Tube, to start accelerating!

3pm – Visit, sample & shop from the female founders at our mini food fair

4-5pm – Standing Up & Being Successful in a Predominantly Male Working Environment

Join our panellists – Alexa Fernandez Founder of Chili Maven, Rupa Nagamootoo Food & Lifestyle photographer & Educator and Lara Luck food writer, food stylist & award-winning chef

5-6pm – Strong Women in Sustainability

Join our panellists – Ceri Gott – Chief Growth and Culture Officer at Hawksmoor, Alexandra Kristall – MD of The Good Eating Company and Sakshi Chhabra Mittal – Founder and CEO of Foodhak

Our first Women in the Food Industry event in Yorkshire

WOMEN IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY ARE COMING TO YORKSHIRE! 

We are excited to announce that a founding group of incredible women – Colette Safhill, Karen Fewell, Cara Houchen, Adel Gascoigne & Juli Thompson are bringing together some of Yorkshire’s most accomplished women in food and drink. This new event will feature an exceptional line-up of speakers, each sharing their personal journey to success and we are looking forward to more events in Yorkshire in the future.

The first-ever Women in the Food Industry (WIFI) Yorkshire event is set to be an inspiring and empowering gathering and we want to give a big thanks to The Grand, York for being our hosts.

FIND OUT MORE & GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Your chance to win two copies of Great British Menu New Cookbook 
The new series of Great British Menu has started – as usual we are interviewing all of the women taking part. The series is now in its 20th year and Michelin-starred Lorna McNee joins the judging panel. There’s also a brand new book to celebrate the series with a foreword by Andi Oliver, we have just reviewed it 
Enter by 26th February

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