Hampshire's Leading Ladies
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To mark International Women's Day and Mother's Day, we pay tribute to the dynamic women leading the way in Hampshire's food, drink and craft businesses. Across the county a determined and talented band of women are forging careers in sectors including farming, wine making, baking and cheesemaking. Introducing just a handful of these leading ladies.
EMMA RICE: DIRECTOR AND WINEMAKER AT HATTINGLEY VALLEY
Director and wine maker at Hattingley Valley Wines, Emma has been involved in creating their range of wines for almost ten years.
Discover more about Hattingley Valley Wine.
STACEY HEDGES: FOUNDER OF HAMPSHIRE CHEESES
Tunworth has a loyal following including Jamie Oliver, Nigel Slater and Raymond Blanc. The latter described Tunworth as "The best camembert in the world!"
Discover more about Hampshire Cheeses.
SUE ambrose: FARMer
To increase profits, Ambrose have diversified into charcuterie making which has proved a successful and award-winning move for them.
Discover more about Ambrose.
ROMILLA ARBER: Founder of Honesty group
Determined to engage younger generations in good, all profits from Romilla's cookery book sales are invested in food education projects across the UK.
Discover more about Honesty.
HAYLEY ELSTON: FOUNDER OF CATCH
The company recently expanded to new premises to cope with growing demand.
Discover more about Catch.
MELISSA O'DWYEr: BAKER and FOUnDER OF LITTLE BEE BAKERY
Leaving her full-time office job to start up Little Bee Bakery was a gamble but her brave decision and hard work has paid off.
Discover more about Little Bee Bakery.
KERRY WITT: CHOCOLATIER and FOUNDER OF CHOCOLATE BY MISS WITT
Kerry has been recognised at the Great Taste Awards and Academy of Chocolate Awards.
Discover more about Chocolate by Miss Witt.
CHARLOTTE BROWN: Jam and CHUTNEY MAKER
Selling to retail and trade, Charlotte has become famous for her award-winning piccallilli. All her products are made from things she or her friends have grown, a true preserver of flavour.
Discover more about Charlotte Brown Preserves.
TRACY BURNS: Baker and founder of Cupcakes mmm Cookies
Her creative cupcakes are popular at events and markets across the county.
Discover more about Cupcakes mmm Cookies.