" As a female founder who built RAMONA’S from a small kitchen 20 years ago, I’ve seen first hand how much talent, resilience and leadership women bring to the food sector. Awards like the Women in Food & Drink Awards really matter because visibility changes outcomes. When women are celebrated, it raises ambition, opens doors and sets new benchmarks for what leadership looks like in our industry. This programme doesn’t just reward success, it shines a light on the breadth of roles women play across the food and drink industry. By nominating exceptional women from our networks, we’re actively shaping a more inclusive, representative industry that recognises excellence and inspires the next generation."
Ramona Hazan, founder of Ramona’s Kitchen, grew up in a Mediterranean family where food was about celebration with colourful, aromatic dishes passed around during the hubbub of eating. Unable to find the same familiar, comforting foods in the UK she decided to bring the Levantine textures and flavours to the UK market herself. Started over 20 years ago now, the business specialises in Houmous and Falafel based on her family’s traditional recipes with a contemporary twist. Today, RAMONA’S Heavenly Houmous is the UK’s No 1 Houmous brand, winning many prestigious awards and driving new shoppers to the category.
