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Built by women. Driven by connection. Creating opportunities since 2014.

Our Story

​Canadian Women In Food (CWIF) was founded in 2014 with a simple belief: women achieve more when they support one another.

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Our roots are in food. Our connections reach much further.

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What began as a community for women entrepreneurs in food has grown into a network of founders, leaders, professionals and industry experts who share knowledge, build relationships and create opportunities for one another.

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Today, our connections reach across foodservice, retail, manufacturing, ingredients, packaging, distribution and the broader consumer products industry.

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And while our community continues to evolve, our purpose remains clear.

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We are the community that creates opportunities for women to realize their potential.

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We believe that every woman deserves to be seen, heard and supported. 

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That experience should be shared, ambition should be encouraged, and meaningful connections can open doors that might otherwise remain closed.

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Through education, collaboration, industry connections, and opportunities for greater visibility, we help women move forward with confidence.

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Our strength comes from the generosity, experience and independent spirit of the women who make up this community.

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Because when women create opportunities for one another, we all move forward.

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Connect. Collaborate. Accelerate.

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Founder

Cheryl Appleton

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National Ambassador BIPOC Women In Food
Veneise George
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Events Manager 
Danielle Ellis
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Marketing Director 
Sanja Ristanovic
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President

Francoise Briet

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