Industry: Chicken
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Letter: BCFIRB to parties and interst holders — Interim pricing submissions and long-term review next steps
BCFIRB requests written submissions from PPPABC, BCCGA, BCHEPA and BCEHA on whether current pricing creates instability and what interim changes are needed. BCFIRB sets deadlines in June 2020 and signals draft Terms of Reference for long-term pricing solutions.
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Submission: BCCGA to BCFIRB — Position on chicken sector pricing and linkage
This submission is the B.C. Chicken Growers Association’s (BCCGA) updated formal response regarding the Chicken Sector Supervisory Review, provided after a May 28, 2020, meeting with the BCFIRB Supervisory Panel.
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Meeting summary: Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. and BCFIRB — Discussion on long-term and interim chicken pricing issues
Meeting summary from June 3, 2020 meeting between PPPABC and BCFIRB. PPPABC noted that recent linkage changes and rising costs threaten processor competitiveness. They urged BCFIRB to stay involved in shaping fair, stable pricing and to reconsider BCBHEC’s recent revenue adjustments.
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Joint letter: BCCMB and BCBHEC to BCFIRB — Updated comments on Long-term Chicken Sector Pricing Review process
BCCMB and BCBHEC submit updated comments on the long-term chicken sector pricing review process.
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Letter: BCFIRB to industry stakeholders — Input requested on joint BCCMB-BCBHEC Pricing Review Process Proposal
BCFIRB requests input from industry stakeholders on the joint proposal by the BCCMB and BCBHEC regarding the Chicken Sector Pricing Review process. Letter sent to BC Hatching Egg Producers’ Association, BC Egg Hatchery Association, Primary Poultry Processors’ Association of BC, and BC Chicken Growers’ Association.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCBHEC and BCCMB — Process for the long-term Chicken Sector Pricing Review
BCFIRB outlines the BCFIRB-supervised process for the Chicken Sector Pricing Review.
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Letter: PPPABC to BCFIRB — Comments on cross-sector pricing review process
Primary Poultry Processors Association of BC submits observations and comments on the BCFIRB’s proposed review process for long-term chicken sector pricing. They call for meaningful consultation on terms of reference and data use, highlighting processor competitiveness and confidentiality concerns.
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Email: BCBHEPA to BCFIRB — Comments on cross-sector pricing review process
BC Broiler Hatching Egg Producers’ Association provides feedback on BCFIRB’s proposed long-term pricing review, noting that processor competitiveness should only be considered if processors share financial information to support transparency.
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Joint letter: BCCMB and BCBHEC to BCFIRB — Comments on cross-sector pricing review process
BCCMB and BCBHEC respond to BCFIRB’s July 13 letter regarding the long-term chicken sector pricing review process.
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Decision: Interim pricing in B.C. chicken sector and price linkage oversight
BCFIRB directs the BC Chicken Marketing Board and the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission to maintain existing pricing structures and not exit the price linkage agreement without prior approval.