23 Dec 2020 --- 2020 has been a year like no other. COVID-19 and its effect on the F&B industry have dominated headlines. The plant-based sector continued to evolve with meat-free trends and dairy-free alternatives propelling innovation. Meanwhile, the cultured meat space gained further traction with commercialization and scale-up on the horizon. Other significant themes included healthy eating to boost immunity, locally sourced ingredients and the significance of transparency, trust and sustainability, through good storytelling.