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

Summer 2025  –  Women In the Food Industry Mid July Newsletter

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.

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 July newsletter here.

Rachel Khoo & KETTLE® Chips Announce Year Two of The KETTLE® Khoo Academy

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.

Five pioneering people will be selected to participate in the six-month mentorship scheme which will run from October 2025 to March 2026.

In addition to this support, selected applicants will receive up to £4,000 in financial support to help overcome common challenges in career progression and barriers in the food industry, including skill-building within the kitchen, business set up costs, childcare costs, and lack of income for quality cooking utensils and equipment. Apply by 22nd August.

Taste of Tomorrow Exhibition: What will the world be eating in 2050?

The Mills Fabrica’s inaugural Agrifood exhibition in London is running until Thursday, 31 July 2025. Taste of Tomorrow aims to support and accelerate innovations that will contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system by 2050. It showcases the novel foods that could soon be filling our pantries and fridges, and solutions that enhance agricultural productivity and resource efficiency. Find out more and reserve your free ticket here.

The Magic of Microbes  – Dr Johnny Drain & Su Scott
The Conduit – 15 July 6-7.30pm

Picture a world without bread, beer, cheese, or chocolate. A place with no coffee to kick-start your morning, no wine to unwind at night. And forget about your favourite tangy pickles or rich umami-packed soy sauce. Sounds tragic, right? That’s what life would be without the magic of fermentation.

But fermentation is more than just a culinary trick – it’s a practice that connects cultures, sustains communities, and could even help us build a more resilient food system.

Food scientist and fermentation expert Dr. Johnny Drain was in conversation with food writer Su Scott for a wildly entertaining deep dive into the world of microbes.

This event is normally for members of The Conduit only BUT Women in the Food Industry subscribers could register for free!   If you’d like to see a video of some of Johnny and Su’s insights from the night check out our Instagram.

Nominations close soon for the Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards

We are delighted to announce that our co-founder Mex is one of the new judges for 2025 Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight awards! The awards celebrate the vibrant and diverse hospitality industry. Now in its fourth year, the BIH Spotlight Awards will once again honour the brightest stars of today and tomorrow, recognised by their peers at the UK’s only awards ceremony of its kind.

Don’t forget to make your nominations for the BIH Spotlight Awards from the link below:
bihospitality.co.uk/aboutawards

Nominations close Friday 18th July at 11.59pm

Beyond The Buzzwords : What B Corp Really Takes

In this candid and practical brand new event which took place on 14th July, you will have heard from a powerhouse panel of women founders, leaders, marketing experts, coaches and chefs who have successfully steered their food and drink companies through the B Corp certification process or are following B Corp principles.

From sourcing ethical ingredients to transforming internal policies and reshaping supply chains, they shared the real, behind-the-scenes decisions that defined their journeys—what was difficult, what was worth it, and what they might do differently.

Our inspiring panellists:
Ruth Carpenter Head of Marketing for Pizza Pilgrims which became a B Corp in 2024
Ceri Gott is a Culture & Leadership Coach who worked at Hawksmoor for 13 years – it was the first UK restaurant to become a B Corp
Emily Warburton Adams Co-founder and Head of Sustainability at Pow Food, the UK’s first female-founded B Corp catering company
Vanessa Marx – Executive Chef of Riverhouse Restaurant, Bingham Riverhouse, which became a B Corp in 2024
Katharine O’Dwyer is the Sustainability and Compliance Lead at Extract Coffee Roasters.

Get a recap of the event here!

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