This has been yet another challenging year for the hospitality, food and restaurant industry, with the ongoing pandemic adding to global issues like climate change and food poverty.
However, out of adversity comes change, and with it some inspiring leaders have emerged that spearheaded the solutions to some of the industry's biggest challenges. Whether they were empowering producers, championing sustainable land management, feeding those in need or creating cutting-edge technology, these visionaries helped to shape 2021 and look set to keep making a difference for years to come.