Industry: Vegetable
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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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Submission: The future of regulated vegetable marketing on Vancouver Island — Stakeholder engagement discussion paper
The B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission invites stakeholders to participate in defining the future role of regulated vegetable marketing on Vancouver Island.
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Decision: Pastula Farms v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to deny designated agency status to Pastula Farms. Pastula Farms sought to market vegetables in the Duncan area.
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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.
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Approval: B.C. Marketing Board to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Designation of Okanagan Greenhouses and Peter’s Westsyde Greenhouses as agency and sub-agency
BCMB approves the BCVMC’s application to designate Okanagan Greenhouses as an agency and Peter’s Westsyde Greenhouses as a sub-agency. The decision is subject to the terms and conditions established by BCVMC.
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Decision: Sam Enterprises Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision regarding non-compliance with Consolidated General Orders. Sam Enterprises Ltd. contested the assessed costs and sought an extension for filing an appeal, citing procedural misunderstandings. The decision was related to the enforcement of marketing regulations for Nugget Potatoes.
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Decision: Lodder v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to deny sharing in proceeds from silverskin onion sales. Lodder claimed undue preference was given to other growers’ onions. The decision was related to the BCVMC’s General Orders, B.C. Reg. 258/80.