“Being comfortable with being uncomfortable”: Lessons in growth from agrifood leaders
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. The esteemed panellists were Patricia Stroup, […]
Leading with purpose in food and ag
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. As a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Margot has worked […]
The DEI debate in agrifood: Why it’s more than just a buzzword
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. However, we know there is work to be done. […]
5-Minute Motivations with Kika Buhrmann, Chief Executive Officer of Nespresso Netherlands
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. [WFA] Kika, […]
Take control of your career and goals in 2025
Ollie Theocharous, Content Director of WFA 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 […]
How the Work of a Culture Officer Can Revolutionise Businesses
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 […]
Empowering Women on Shea Nut Farming in Africa
Interview with Barbara Macon, Sustainability Coordinator at Bunge Shea is a raw material used in the food and person care industries. Bunge operates a Shea sourcing and processing facility in Tema, Ghana, and has in place initiatives to produce in a sustainable manner and contribute to the support and growth of the local communities. Bunge […]
Bayer, and The Next Generation of Women in the Food and Agriculture Space
This year Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) hit the road, hosting events in Vienna and Chicago consisting of various workshops, panels and educational sessions on topics such as personal development and team building for women in the food and agriculture sectors. The Food and Ag space has for years been a male dominated […]
It’s All About Your Team: Leadership Lessons with Bunge’s Eugenia Zorila
As Bunge’s current Vice President of Industrial Operations, Eugenia Zorila is one of the agribusiness and food giant’s top female executives and one of its key decision makers. She also finds herself in the unique position of being in charge of an area of the business that is very male dominated and is committed to […]
Reshaping the Industry’s Image with Danone’s Nadine Küster
17 November, 2022 The food and ag sectors have a unique image problem on their hands. Not only are they vital to answering the question of how we are going to feed a rapidly growing global population without putting more pressure on the Earth’s already strained resources, but they are often painted as being environmentally […]
