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The lockdown has left many people within the hospitality industry furloughed and often feeling a lack of purpose. We spoke to Andrea Zick, PA to the GM of OXO Tower Restaurant Brasserie and Bar & former Food Made Good Champion about how she put her skills and experience to great use by helping others during this challenging period.

With diner demand for eating out with a minimal impact on the planet and at a time when the climate crisis is making headlines like never before, the finalists for Food Made Good Awards 2019 have been revealed. The awards recognise the restaurants, foodservice businesses and people whose accomplishments have driven progress in the industry and demonstrate that all food can be made delicious, ethical and sustainable.  45 finalists who are making a difference in the food industry are on the shortlist for this year’s awards run by The Sustainable Restaurant Association.

The Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards shortlist is one of the most eagerly awaited dates in the food writing & broadcasting calendar.  For 14 years, the awards have championed those who help others to enjoy, explore, experiment, and discover more about food and drink, through their writing, photography, and commentary.  It’s an area that women do very well in and this year is no exception discover those who made it to the shortlist.

At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed Kristin Reagon, Head Chef at Lasair, the fine dining restaurant at Finn Lough Resort in Co. Fermanagh.

Women in the Food Industry are trade supporters of IFE – the ultimate business event for food & drink product discovery, bringing together three inspiring days of innovation, shaking up the sector.  The IFE seminar programme includes two panels led by Women in The Food Industry: Mood Busting Nutrition on 30 March & Plant-based Food Transformation on 31 March. Find out more

At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs on Great British Menu from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed private chef Nikita Pathakji creating bespoke menus for her clients, using all her skills garnered over her experience in Michelin kitchens.

Great British Menu (GBM) returned to our screens on 24 February 2026 for season 21. The BBC2 show puts the nation’s most talented chefs to the test. At Women in the Food Industry we are continuing our series of interviews with the strong female line-up of chefs from across Britain competing to serve their dish at the final banquet. Our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, interviewed private chef  Louisa Ellis who is creating bespoke tasting menus for her clients utilising the skills she learnt from working in Michelin-starred kitchens.

Join our International Women’s Day 2026 Events  –  Women In the Food Industry (WIFI) Newsletter

Our latest newsletter introduced all of our Women In the Food Industry events for International Women’s Day events leading up to IWD on 8 March 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.

Early 2026 Events  –  Women In the Food Industry Newsletter
Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has new events for 2026 and plenty of awards to enter for the New Year. 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.

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  November and recaps of October events. Plus vote for our co-founder who has reached the finals of The Staff Canteen Awards.

Join Women In The Food Industry at The Conduit for a lively World Vegan Month panel where ethics, innovation & justice grow together. Let’s shape the future of food & drive change. Join Emilia A. Leese, Claire Ogley, and Sarah Bentley for a thought-provoking discussion that goes beyond labels to ask the big questions.

Join Women in the Food Industry & Kitch in the first floor events room at The Lucky Saint* for an energising evening packed with insights, real-world examples and honest conversation about how food and drink brands can use TikTok, influencer marketing and AI to elevate their social strategy.