Our mission is to empower women, shine a spotlight on what they are doing for the UK food industry and build a community of women who give each other support, confidence and strength.
About
We believe you can’t be what you can’t see. Championing and celebrating women in the UK food industry is at the heart of what we do. This is THE place for conversation, insight, news, events, podcasts, stories, networking and community support across all sectors of the food industry.
Subscribe to our newsletter and you can also support our community with a small annual fee.
With your help we aim to:
• Increase the awareness of all the roles women play in the industry
• Show the wide range of roles and opportunities for women
• Connect women across all sectors for conversation and support
• Be a resource and a place where women can get the help they need
We want to see a world in which the food industry treats women as equal, champions inclusion and diversity and actively helps women of all ages and backgrounds fulfil their dreams and ambitions to work in food. We also want to help move women up the ranks and become strong leaders and role models in the industry.
Led by co-founder, Mex Ibrahim with the valuable help of Ambassadors: Irini Tzortzoglou, Antonia Lloyd, Shelley Sofier and Emma White, we all share the heart-felt belief that collaboration is better than competition and we welcome the support of both men and women to help our aims.
Women in the Food Industry became a Community Interest Company (CIC) on 18th July 2023 and doesn’t exist to make a profit – we work towards a purpose, reinvesting any surplus money into achieving our goal.
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Events
Women Growing Together in the North West – Saturday 7th March 2026
Join us this International Women’s Day for an inspiring, welcoming and connection-led event bringing together women from across Lancashire and the North West’s food, drink, hospitality, marketing and creative industries.
Saturday, 7th March 2026
Dalvee Restaurant
Unit 17 Breck Road
Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 7AA
Storytelling with Authenticity – IWD2026 – Thursday 5th March 2026
Join Women In The Food Industry at an unmissable evening on authentic storytelling to celebrate IWD2026 designed for women in food, hospitality and creative industries.
Thursday, 5th March 2026
The Avenue Club
The Avenue
Kew
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 2AJ
Women Shaping Solutions for Food Insecurity – Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Food poverty is not inevitable — and together, we can do something about it.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Women In The Food Industry on 3rd March (6–9pm) at Corner Corner, Canada Water for an evening dedicated to learning, collaboration, and action.
Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
Corner Corner
Maritime Street
London SE16 7LL
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 at Mercato Mayfair with Three Panels – Monday 2nd March 2026
Join us to mark International Women’s Day 2026. Women in the Food Industry returns to the beautiful Mercato Mayfair with three inspiring panel discussions and a mini food and drinks fair celebrating female-founded businesses.
Monday, 2nd March 2026
Mercato Mayfair
North Audley Street
London
W1K 6ZA
The Business of Supper Clubs – Wednesday 4th February 2026
Join us for an inspiring event on hosting supper clubs in various settings. Expect honest insights & advice on this growing revenue stream. Join Women in the Food Industry at the University of Greenwich on 4 February at 5.30pm for an insightful conversation on The Business of Supper Clubs.
Wednesday, 4th February 2026
University of Greenwich,
Queen Anne Court Building,
Old Royal Naval College,
Park Row,
London,
SE10 9LS
Women In The Food Industry – Christmas Party – Recap – 8th December 2025
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.
Monday, 8th December 2025
Corner Corner,
Maritime Street,
Canada Water,
London,
SE16 7LL
The Plant-Based Revolution: Exploring the Future of Food, Policy & Justice – Recap – 12th November 2025
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.
Wednesday, 12th November 2025
The Conduit
6 Langley Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JA
Food & Mood – Breakfast Event – Recap – 4th November 2025
We held an inspiring morning at Bingham Riverhouse, where food, wellbeing, and conversation came together over a nourishing breakfast. The perfect start to your day: nourishing food for the body, thought-provoking conversation for the mind, and a supportive community for the soul!
Tuesday, 4th November 2025
Bingham Riverhouse
61-63 Petersham Road
Richmond
TW10 6UT
News
02/02/2026
Early February 2026 Newsletter – Women In The Food Industry News & Offers
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.
19/01/2026
Late January 2026 Newsletter – Women In The Food Industry News & Offers
2026 Events & International Women’s Day Sneak Peek – Women In the Food Industry Newsletter – Our latest newsletter from Women in The Food Industry has new events for 2026 and awards to enter for January. 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 late January newsletter here.
05/01/2026
Early January 2026 Newsletter – Women In The Food Industry News & Offers
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.
22/12/2025
Mid December Newsletter – Women In The Food Industry News & Offers
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.
12/12/2025
Great Women on Great British Menu 2026
Now in its 21st anniversary year, BBC Two’s Great British Menu welcomes Phil Wang to the judging panel. The cookery competition for the very best professional chefs has been filming the latest series in Stratford upon Avon and will return to our screens in February 2026. Read on to find out more and discover the theme for 2026.
12/11/2025
Now in its sixth year, The Staff Canteen Awards continue to shine a spotlight on every corner of the hospitality industry. This year the awards saw over 300 nominations across eight categories and more than 52,000 votes cast by The Staff Canteen’s members and social media followers – the biggest response yet. We are delighted that our co-founder Mex Ibrahim, made the finals and won the Hospitality Hero category.
05/11/2025
What are the barriers to Women In Leadership? – Talking Hospitality Podcast
In this very special audio-only bonus edition of Talking Hospitality, host Timothy R Andrews is joined once again by Tracey Rashid, returning to the mic for an inspiring conversation with Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of Women in the Food Industry. Mex shares how her organisation shines a spotlight on the stories and successes of women across every corner of the food world — from chefs and producers to entrepreneurs and policy leaders.
27/10/2025
Late October Newsletter – Women In The Food Industry News & Offers
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.
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