1. Chit Juan
WHY HER? Chit is a pillar of the slow-food movement in Asia, building connections between producers and consumers, and championing organic farming and the preservation of heritage foods. She’s also president and cochair of the Philippine Coffee Board and the brains behind EchoStore, a sustainable lifestyle retailer.
THE NEXT FRONTIER Chit showcased Philippine foods at Italy’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto last September, the biggest international slow-food event in the country.