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Twenty-twenty was an eventful year to say the least. As the tumultuous year comes to a close, the world is still reeling from the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, which has impacted every aspect of life and business.

But there was more to this year than disease and strife. Big deals were done, innovations launched, and progress towards sustainability was made.

To read the roundup of the most important stories of the year, published in PKN's Nov-Dec 2020 issue, click here.

Food & Drink Business

The Australian Refrigeration Council has appointed Mark Lamb as its new CEO and Susie O’Neill as deputy CEO, as the national licensing authority for the refrigeration and air conditioning industry moves into its next leadership phase.

Nutritional and wellness company Nuchev (ASX: NUC) has secured a $4 million unsecured working capital facility from substantial shareholder H&S Global Holdings, structured to support its growth plans across the group in the short to medium term.

Synlait Milk has accepted the resignation of CEO, Richard Wyeth, less than a year into his tenure at the dairy processor, with director Leon Fung stepping in as acting CEO. His exit is the third senior departure from Synlait in the last three weeks.