Industry: Chicken
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Letter: PPPABC to BCCMB — Objection to chair’s appointment as CRM committee chair
The Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC objects to the BC Chicken Marketing Board Chair’s appointment as the “Independent Chair” of the Cost Recovery Model Committee, citing a lack of independence.
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Report: BCCMB — Cost Recovery Model Committee (CRMC) report for November 2022
This report details the progress of the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board’s Cost Recovery Model (CRM) development, noting Harvey Sasaki’s appointment as Project Manager, Serecon’s data collection status, and the plan for third-party review.
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Letter: BCCMB to BCFIRB — Request for prior approval to amend A-180 mainstream pricing formula
BC Chicken Marketing Board requests BCFIRB prior approval to extend the current interim pricing formula for period A-180 and beyond, until its long-term Cost Recovery Model is implemented.
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Letter: PPPABC to BCFIRB — Objection to BCCMB Chair’s appointment to CRM Committee in BCCMB Long-Term Pricing Process
The PPPABC formally objects to the BCCMB Chair (Harvey Sasaki) being appointed as the “Independent Chair and Project Manager” for the Cost Recovery Model Committee, citing a conflict of interest, and reiterates its demand for BCFIRB to implement third-party oversight.
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Letter: PPPABC to BCCMB — Response to re-invitation to participate in the Cost Recovery Model Committee
The Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC declines the BC Chicken Marketing Board’s re-invitation to the CRMC, agreeing only to observe unless conditions, including third-party oversight, are met.
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Email: BCCMB to BCFIRB — Update on long-term chicken pricing status and project manager
Following the resignation of the previous Project Manager, BC Chicken Marketing Board informs BCFIRB that its Chair, Harvey Sasaki, is appointed as the new Project Manager for the long-term pricing formula, and MNP LLP will perform the third-party review.
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Letter: BCCMB to PPPABC — Re-invitation to participate in the Cost Recovery Model Committee
Citing BCFIRB’s November 1 decision on BCCMB Long Term Formula Development Plan, the BC Chicken Marketing Board re-invites the Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC to participate fully in the Cost Recovery Model Committee.
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Decision: Directions on B.C. Chicken Marketing Board long term formula development plan
BCFIRB directs the BCCMB to immediately have its Cost Recovery Model Committee (CRMC) develop definitions for “processor competitiveness” and “reasonable returns,” and establishes new monthly and bi-monthly reporting requirements.
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Procedural decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s pricing order decision to amend the interim live price formula for period A-175. PPPABC challenges the implementation of the Ontario pricing formula and outdated feed conversion ratios. The decision was related to BCFIRB’s prior approval requirement and supervisory panel’s amended interim formula.
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Letter: PPPABC to BCFIRB — Submission against early implementation of BCBHEC pricing recommendations
Responding to BCFIRB’s April 28, 2022 letter, the Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC argues against implementing the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission’s recommendations before the BC Chicken Marketing Board’s formula is complete.