Table 2

Overview of stakeholders and the related food supply chain positions

StakeholderChain positionUp-/downstreamMain (logistic) activity
Food businessProducerUpstreamAdding value to the product/service
Wholesaler/retailerDownstreamStorage and sales
Logistic service providerOverallTransport and distribution
ConsumerConsumerDownstreamConsumption and disposal
(Business) communityBranch organisationOverallRepresenting industry members as a front man for the supply chain positions
Regulatory agenciesAuthorityOverallMonitoring, and if required, enforcement to ensure food safety
Source: Authors’ own work

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