Supervisory Review: Chicken Pricing Policies (2020-2024)
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Submission: B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Interim pricing and long-term pricing next steps
BCBHEC defends recent linkage decisions, disputes processor harm claims, and supports moving toward a Western COP pricing model while keeping interim pricing unchanged.
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Submission Appendix: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board and B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission to BCFIRB — Interim pricing submissions
Appendix to BCCMB and BCBHEC’s joint submission. BCCMB address interim pricing and industry stability, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for changes in pricing structures.
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Cover letter: B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission to BCFIRB — Interim pricing and long-term pricing next steps
BCBHEC submits its analysis of stakeholder submissions on interim and long-term pricing, supplementing the joint submission with BCCMB.
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Report: 2018 Utilization Review — Review of 106% egg hatching placements
The BCBHEC conducted an assessment of hatching egg placements from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, at a 106% utilization rate, considering the impact of increased demand and chicken allocation adjustments.
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Chart: Grower Return After Feed & Chick — Ontario vs. B.C.
A chart comparing the net return after feed and chick costs between Ontario and B.C. chicken growers.
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Chart: Live Price Differential — Ontario vs. B.C.
A chart comparing the live chicken price differential between Ontario and B.C., highlighting specific price points and trends.
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Submission: Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. to BCFIRB — Interim pricing submissions
Counsel for PPPABC responds to BCFIRB’s request for input on current chicken pricing structures. They argue that current pricing structures are causing industry instability, and recommend interim measures to stabilize the industry until a long-term pricing solution is implemented.
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Meeting summary: B.C. Egg Hatchery Association and BCFIRB — Discussion on long-term and interim chicken pricing issues
Meeting summary from June 17, 2020 meeting between BCEHA and BCFIRB on interim and long-term pricing. BCEHA highlighted overdue hatchery margin updates, inequities with Ontario pricing, and called for reinstating Assurance of Supply and removal of grower premiums.
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Letter: B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Producers’ Association to BCFIRB — Input on hatching egg pricing and support for COP approach
BCBHEPA provides input to the supervisory review, arguing the Ontario-based pricing model is unsustainable for B.C. producers and supporting BCBHEC’s recent revenue adjustments and a move to a B.C.-specific cost-of-production system.
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Submission: BC Chicken Growers’ Association to BCFIRB — Interim pricing submissions and schedule
BCCGA responds to BCFIRB’s request for input on current chicken pricing structures, arguing that current chicken pricing is unsustainable for growers, and calling for both short-term adjustments and a longer-term move to a fairer, cost-based pricing model.