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Why restaurants need more female voices and how to break biases across the industry. This is where the conversations need to turn into action. Where the hard questions need to be asked. Where minds and hearts come together to drive REAL change. See you at this years Fast Casual Executive Summit to have this very important conversation on stage. #WomenBreakingBarriers #FastCasual #Foodservice

The face of the restaurant industry is changing. Long dominated by men in both the kitchen and in ownership, the last few years have seen big changes in hospitality. In fact, restaurant owner data shows that nearly half of all restaurants are owned or co-owned by women and one third are majority-owned by women. Read our round-up of restaurants with women at the helm who are doing inspiring work: https://bit.ly/3uRwCER

Bibendum Wine 🍷 panel discussion on wine marketing Wish we could have joined in. Don't you love Queenas Aussie accent?

Help #women leading the food industry make it to the #SXSW stage by voting for our session with Driscoll's and Whole Foods Market! 1). Click Here: https://lnkd.in/g86Mbgkc  2). Cast Your Vote with the Up Arrow. 3). Don’t forget to share with others. Although women account for the vast majority of food-purchasing decisions in the U.S. and make up almost half the food service industry, they’re severely underrepresented across the board above entry-level positions. Female leaders from the grocery category’s most recognizable brands will explore this while unpacking how the “female mind” fuels creativity, category innovation and business success. Panelists will include Frances Dillard, Vice President, Marketing, Driscoll’s Katlin Smith, CEO and Founder, Simple Mills Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, Whole Foods Market VOTE TODAY! #SXSW #PanelPicker 

Women in Wine: Celebrating Female Winemakers and Industry Leaders Women have played a significant role in the wine industry throughout history, yet their contributions are often overlooked or overshadowed by their male counterparts. From pioneering winemakers and vineyard managers to sommeliers and industry leaders, women have made invaluable contributions to every aspect of the wine industry. Today, female winemakers are gaining recognition for their talent and expertise, producing award-winning wines that rival those of their male counterparts. By celebrating the achievements of women in wine, we can help to elevate their voices and inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in the wine industry. #WomenInWine #FemaleWinemakers #WineIndustryLeaders #WomenInWineIndustry

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Can beer break free from masculine stereotypes? How has the narrative of womanhood evolved? Why do women represent only 31% of beer consumption? Anheuser-Busch InBev partnered with Brandtrust to renew the connection between beer and women. Our global Emotional Inquiry revealed that while women see themselves as strong and multidimensional, beer's narrative remains rooted in outdated masculinity. Understanding the gap between brand perception and consumer identity can unlock massive market potential. How aligned is your brand with your target audience's self-image? https://hubs.la/Q02QvlGc0 #Brandtrust #Insights #ConsumerInsights #DeepInsights #HumanTruth

Thank you Loblaw Companies Limited and Grey Jay Sales & Distribution for the great afternoon celebrating Women Owned Business and better-for-you food! We love getting the feel good feedback from our amazing retailer teams on how good our products taste and how good they make them feel. Did you know that recent stats have 43% of businesses in the US as women owned or female led and only 17% in Canada for 2023? Or another spooky stat that even though women owned business are shown to offer lower risk success they only account for 24% of businesses raising capital? Here's to all of the bold retailers supporting Women Owned! https://lnkd.in/gKwPQn5x

The growth, innovation and creativity in private label has been phenomenal in the last 10 years, very interesting perspective in this article on a common factor - the women in leadership driving this. Bravo to organisations embracing inclusivity #womeninleadership #newperspectives

Today’s modern consumers – especially women – are more multifaceted than ever before. How can brands break through? According to Cristina Wells, SVP Marketing, Subway, it's about delivering content and engaging guests in a much more meaningful way. "Consumer needs must be at the center of everything we do." For more insights check out the full webinar, Women Leaders Redefining Restaurant Marketing: https://okt.to/QmS64n #restaurantmarketing #subway #womeninleadership