The countdown is on – the first ever Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Awards ceremony is drawing closer, with the excitement palpable. It promises to be an inspiring session of celebration, recognition, and empowerment for those driving positive change in the global food and agriculture sectors. 

WFA hosted its first webinar of the year entitled “How you can flourish in agrifood in 2025″ on Thursday 30th January. This engaging 60-minute session brought together three seasoned leaders from the agri-food industry, who shared their personal stories, strategies, and practical advice on thriving in an ever-evolving sector.

From growing up in rural Ireland to working her way up to senior roles in the food service sector, Margot Slattery – Global Group Head of Social Sustainability at ISS World Services. has built a career driven by purpose, advocacy and deep commitment to change.  

DEI stands for three simple but important words: diversity, equity, and inclusion. The food and agriculture sector has seen attitudes change over several years with many adapting and developing programmes to ensure the industry becomes more equitable for those from different races, ages, genders and cultures.   

Curious about Kika Buhrmann’s upcoming appearance at the WFA Europe event? Women in Food and Agriculture caught up with the CEO of Nespresso Netherlands for a quick chat about her experiences, motivations and what to expect from her at this exciting event on 25th February 2025 at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam. 

Have you got your plan for the year nailed down? What about an achievable action plan for your long-term career objectives? I, for one, have trouble finding the time. Managing team members, getting through work projects and balancing a busy family life can make the task feel overwhelming. Especially when you’re juggling your 20th load of washing for the week while meeting challenging deadlines! Given the pressure we put on ourselves in both our work and personal lives, it’s no surprise that many women I speak to don’t have their long-term career goals locked down.

If you have ever thought about leaving your job, you may have considered moving for a reason that a Culture Officer is responsible for. We know how important the culture of an organisation is and are witnessing more agri-food businesses recruiting individuals to curate their culture, making certain their mission and values are being met and ensuring a positive experience for prospective, new and existing employees.

In our interview with Barbara Macon, Sustainability Coordinator at Bunge, discover how the “Where Life Grows” program is transforming shea nut farming in West Africa. Learn about empowering women, overcoming cultural challenges, and creating sustainable business cooperatives to positively impact local communities.

Explore the changing landscape of the food and agriculture industry with Nora Eischet, Head of Sales Operations at Bayer CropScience Germany, as she discusses women’s career development and Bayer’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Ms Zorila’s ascent to occupying one of Bunge’s top positions has given her great insight into what it takes to be a good leader and how to create teams that can deliver. What’s her secret?

In this episode of the Women in Food and Agriculture Podcast we sit down with Amelie Mainville, Nutrition & Tech Services Director at Cargill to chat about her experience as a working mom in leadership.

To find out more about how Danone is doing its part to reshape and rehabilitate the industry’s image, WFA chatted to Nadine Küster, the company’s General Secretary for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Ms Küster