A long-time vegetarian, Liu Shuman makes it her goal to promote a plant-based diet and raise awareness about the social and environmental impacts of excessive meat consumption. After training at New York’s Natural Gourmet Institute in 2016, she co-founded Starfield in 2019. Now one of China’s leading manufacturers of alternative meats, Starfield works with more than 6,000 retailers, as well as international brands such as Tim Hortons.