Leading representatives of catering enterprises in Russia – “Dodo Pizza”, “Kitchen in the area”, “McDonalds”, “Sabwei” and “Coexis” – announced the creation of the “Association of Network Power Supports” (ASPP). This is stated in a joint statement of companies that signed the appropriate Memorandum.
Association’s goal, which will represent the interests of network companies in the industry, will be supported by the further development of the industry in the conditions of rapid transformation and increased attention of consumers to responsible business management.
Also, the new union will be the platform for sharing experience between the main market players and will be engaged in the formation of the best practices in the food industry, as well as the introduction of sustainable development principles.
Among the nearest projects of the Association are the preparation of a reference book on the implementation of new sanitary requirements, the actualization of state standards in the field of catering, the implementation of educational projects for employees, franchisees and suppliers.
In addition, ASPP will actively participate in the formation of new rules for business aimed at protecting the environment, in particular, in the framework of the practice of extended liability of manufacturers.
General Director of the Association will be Natalia Ivanova, a member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, as well as the Advisory Committee for Technical Regulation and Standardization of the Eurasian Economic Commission.