Quench talked to four women - Emily Pearce, Mirella Amato, Bridgid Young and Kaitlin Vandenbosch - in the heart of the food and drink business about the realities of working in a male dominated industry.
Women in the Industry Statistics
There are many different ways to expand your knowledge of wine, beer and spirits - and several different resources around the world. We've put together a list of educational institutions, associations and clubs that can help you become a master.
Wine
Master of Wine
Master Sommelier
Sommelier
Wine & Spirit Education Trust - WSET Diploma
United States Sommelier Association
"Women in Wine" Associations
International Associated Women in Wine (IAWiW)
Les Aliénors - group of 12 women in Bordeaux
Beer
Master & Certified Cicerone
Cicerone Cerfitication Program
Beer Sommelier
"Women in Beer" Associations
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