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Women in Food and Drink

We invite you to join us for a panel discussion and tasting experience ahead of International Women’s Day. A panel of leading influential women in wine, beer, whiskey & food, chaired by Andi Oliver, will discuss why drink is such an integral part of the food industry.

You will have the opportunity to ask them questions but also take part in a tasting of wine, beer & whiskey that has been expertly paired with food by plant based chef Bettina Campolucci.

Monday, 4th March 2019

Vantage Point, 2 Junction Road, London, N19 5FF

Female Food Founders – Interview with Kim Havelaar Founder of Roqberry Tea

In the seventh of our series of Female Food Founders interviews we look the world of tea. Although tea is one of the world’s most popular beverages, it tends not to be treated with the same reverence we see given to coffee.  We met Kim Havelaar founder of Roqberry Tea who is on a mission to blend the rules when it comes to tea.  Our tea loving co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, chatted with Kim about about the world of tea, how to become a tea sommelier and how to make a product stand out in a crowded market.

Saturday, 27th July 2019

The Future of the Drinks Industry – Review of Imbibe Live 2019

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.

Thursday, 4th July 2019

Eventbrite Case Study – How Women in the Food Industry Created a Culinary Community

Live experiences and events giant Eventbrite featured the growth of our community in a fabulous feature on their blog – Passion to Project – How Women In the Food  Industry Created a Culinary Community. Their writer Helen Alexander interviewed our co-founder, Mecca Ibrahim, about what inspired her and Janie Ash to set up Women In The Food Industry and asked for our top tips on events planning and marketing. 

Wednesday, 12th June 2019

Bettina Campolucci

Plant Based & Gluten Free Chef |  Wellness Entrepreneur | Influencer

Wednesday, 6th March 2019

Andi Oliver

Charismatic Television & Radio Presenter For All things Food, Arts, Culture & Music

Monday, 4th March 2019

Melissa Cole

Melissa Cole is an award-winning beer writer, author and Certified Cicerone.

Monday, 4th March 2019

Helena Nicklin Podcast for Women In the Food Industry

Chris Osburn continues with his Women in the Food Industry podcast miniseries and features a discussion with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning wine and spirits writer and one-third of The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime.

Monday, 4th March 2019

Join us at our WiFi Events

The inaugural Women in the Food Industry events bring together a diverse mix of female food and drink leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss issues impacting women working in food-related careers in United Kingdom.

Saturday, 2nd March 2019

Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards 2024 – Meet the Women Achievers

The Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards 2024 concluded on 9th August with a ceremony at Fortnum & Mason.  Nine talented young chefs were celebrated for reaching and important milestone in their careers. Following a challenging five-hour Graduate Awards final exam at the University of West London, those chefs who achieved the all-important pass mark. Our co-founder Mex Ibrahim celebrated with the women who reached the finals and the examiners involved.

Wednesday, 11th September 2024

Balanced Beginnings: Optimise Your Hormone Health x Breakfast Club – Friday 27th September 2024

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion on how to optimise your hormone health with the right diet, exercise and lifestyle habits! Women in the Food Industry, The Ethical Deli Market from Todelli &  FUTURE WOMAN are bringing you another sustainable and healthy breakfast club event at the social impact private member’s club The Conduit in Covent Garden! Discover how to optimise your hormonal health across different decades of your life.

Friday, 27th September 2024

The Conduit, 6 Langley Street, London, WC2H 9JA

The Conduit Food Industry Community Drinks – Monday 1st July 2024

Join our supporters The Conduit – a members club for social impact – for Food Industry networking drinks on Monday 1st July 2024! Meet the burgeoning community committed to creating a sustainable, just and prosperous future for food.

Monday, 1st July 2024

2nd Floor, Reading Room, The Conduit, 6 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA

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