8 Women-led Food Businesses You Should Know About!

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1. Colocal

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2. Le15 Patisserie

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3. Casarecce Artisanal Pasta

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4. Truffle & co.

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5. The Chhaunk

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6. The Baker’s Dozen

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7. Le Croissant

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8. Dosa Inc

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