StakeholdersWeek 5Stakeholders• Any person or organisation with an interest in another organisationFood Service stakeholders• DEFRA• FSA• MSC• NFU• SEAFISHDEFRA• The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is thegovernment department responsible for environmental protection,food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and ruralcommunities in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and NorthernIrelandFSA• The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is the independent governmentdepartment working to protect public health and consumers’ widerinterests in relation to food in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.MSC• The Marine Stewardship Council is an international non-profitorganisation. We recognise and reward efforts to protect oceans andsafeguard seafood supplies for the future.NFU• National Farmers Union, represent the UK farmers and their interestsSeafish• The Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) supports the seafoodindustry to work for a sustainable, profitable future. It offersregulatory guidance and services to all parts of the seafood industry,including catching and aquaculture, processors, importers, exportersand distributors of seafood, as well as restaurants and retailers.UK Hospitality• UK Hospitality is the powerful voice representing the broadhospitality sector – covering everything from bars, coffee shops,contract catering, hotels, nightclubs, visitor attractions and otherleisure venues.• It was formed from the merger of the Association of LicensedMultiple Retailers (ALMR) and the British Hospitality Association(BHA) in April 2018. Its main aims are to represent the sector,promote the sector, share best practice and create an unrivallednetworking platformThe Sustainable Restaurant Association• To accelerate change towards an environmentally restorative andsocially progressive UK hospitality sector, the SRA works withbusinesses from across the foodservice sector as well as like-mindedindustry bodies, campaign groups and businesses that supply thesector.Vegan society• Founded in 1944, The Vegan Society is a registered educationalcharity that provides information and guidance on various aspects ofveganism.The National Beef Association• The National Beef Association is the main voice for all UK cattleproducers and finishers and aims to serve as the beef industry leader.Private sector• Food chains Sainsbury, Waitrose, Aldi• Private restaurants and barsConsumers• Consumers want good food and good prices• Social trends i.e. the rise of veganism, gluten free, diary free, etc.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/23/european-farmerslose-attempt-to-ban-terms-such-veggie-burger
