Chefs, Bakers, Movers, and Shakers: Celebrating 10 AAPI Women in the Food World

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Female leaders in the food world are underrepresented, especially female minorities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, less than 20% of American chefs and head cooks are female. At prominent U.S. restaurants, women only occupy about 6% of the head chef positions. About 25% of the farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers are…