A Study on Women Entrepreneurs in Food Industry

Women have been involved in the food industry for centuries, playing essential roles in food production, processing, and trade. Women-led businesses also tend to prioritize community impact, empowering other women and marginalized groups through mentorship, employment, and inclusive practices. Despite their significant contributions, women entrepreneurs often face challenges such as limited access to funding, gender bias, and inadequate support networks. By fostering an enabling environment, we can unlock the full potential of women entrepreneurs, ensuring a more equitable and prosperous future for all. The objective of the study is to identify the factors influencing to start the food business, the problem faced by the women entrepreneurs in food industry and the level of importance for the women entrepreneurs in food industry. The uses both the primary data and secondary data also use convenient sampling method for the data collection. For the purpose of the study percentage analysis and weighted average score analysis has been used. The study concludes that Women entrepreneurs can continue to thrive and shape the future of the food industry. Their contributions not only benefit the economy but also promote social and cultural change, making their role indispensable in this dynamic sector.