Industry: Vegetable
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions – 2024 PARP Template and Reporting Guide
BCFIRB launches the 2024 Public Accountability and Reporting Program reporting cycle, shares submission deadlines, and provides the 2024 PARP template and reporting guide, including a summary of reporting changes and additions for 2024.
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Decision: Mucci International Marketing Inc. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Withdrawal for appeal of the BCVMC’s decision regarding a probationary agency designation and agency application,
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Decision: Townline Enterprises v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to deny agency status for marketing ‘mini’ hothouse cucumbers. Townline Enterprises sought exemption to market directly, citing concerns over Co-op’s marketing strategy. The decision was related to the marketing structure under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act.
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Decision: Woodrow v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to refuse renewal of a packing house licence for Woodrow Bros. Farms. The appellant contested the refusal based on alleged bias and financial strain due to transportation costs.
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Dismissal: Rittenhouse Produce v. British Columbia Interior Vegetable Marketing Board
Appeal of BC Interior Vegetable Marketing Board’s decision to deny Rittenhouse Produce the right to market carrots as in previous years.
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Decision: Sandhu Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s alleged decision not to grant a packing house licence to Sandhu Farms Ltd. The appellant argued the denial affected their ability to market produce efficiently. The decision was related to the BCVMC’s letter dated August 7, 1987.
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Decision: Western Food Processors Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s order to uphold a new price setting system. Western Food Processors Association challenged the removal of arbitration in favor of mediation in the price setting process. The decision was related to the “Order Regulating the Marketing of Regulated Product for Processing or Manufacture.”
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Decision: Rio Mesa Holdings Ltd. and Catchal Holdings Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to deny an exemption for fall plant onions from regulation. The appellants argued that regulation was unnecessary due to market conditions and prior dissatisfaction with the Agency’s marketing efforts.
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Decision: Lillooet Growers and Packers Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to not renew a wholesaler licence. Lillooet Growers and Packers Ltd. challenged the decision, arguing it was primarily selling produce from its own farm, Sunnymede, and questioned the capacity of the I.V.M.A. to market its product.
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Decision: Windset Greenhouses (Ladner) Ltd. and Windset Greenhouses Limited Partnership Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s exemption decision to market greenhouse tomatoes independently. Windset Greenhouses contested the conditions imposed on their exemption, arguing it undermined their independence and risk management. The decision was related to the marketing of Campari TOV through BC Hot House Foods Inc.