Category: Regulated marketing appeal
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Decision: Bren-Den Ventures Ltd. d.b.a. Sunshine Valley Organics, Grant Goossen, Patrick Bartel v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny new entrant quota to two producers in the Kootenay Region. Bren-Den Ventures Ltd. sought to expand its grading operations and argued for the need for local egg production. The decision was related to the New Producer Program (NPP).
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Decision: Dutra v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to deny entry into the Graduated Entry Program. Alfred Dutra argued procedural unfairness, inconsistency with the Consolidated Order, and irrelevant personal considerations. The decision was related to the BCMMB’s Graduated Entry Program.
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Decision: Vancouver Island Produce Ltd. (VIP) v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to dismiss Vancouver Island Produce Ltd.’s appeal. VIP challenged the BCVMC’s recommendations regarding agency structure and licensing on Vancouver Island, which were part of a supervisory process evaluating the regulation of vegetable production. The appeal was dismissed under sections 31(1)(c), (f), and (g) of the Administrative Tribunals Act.
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Notification: BCFIRB to Sofina Foods, Maple Leaf Foods and Sunrise Farms — Participation opportunity in appeal of BCCMB price formula
BCFIRB notifies Sofina Foods, Maple Leaf Foods and Sunrise Farms about an appeal filed by the Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. regarding the BCCMB price formula. BCFIRB invites them to contact the case manager for information on applying for intervener status.
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Notification: BCFIRB to Dunn-Rite Foods and Granny’s Poultry Cooperative — Participation opportunity in BCCMB price formula appeal
BCFIRB notifies Dunn-Rite Foods and Granny’s Poultry Cooperative of an appeal filed by the Primary Poultry Processors Association of B.C. regarding the BCCMB price formula. BCFIRB provides contact information for those interested in applying for intervener status in the appeal process.
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Decision: 0802881 BC Ltd (Stasis Farms) v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to direct Stasis Farms to use its specialty quota for quota period A-145 to produce and ship specialty product for Wingtat Game Bird Packers Ltd. The appellant argued that the decision would lead to financial harm and disrupt existing market arrangements.
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Procedural decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to implement a new pricing formula for the live price of chicken. The PPPABC argued the decision was inconsistent with sound marketing policy and would cause irreparable harm to the processing industry.
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Decision: Five-Fry Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to end the Market Growth Allowance (MGA) program. Five-Fry Farms Ltd. argued that the lack of transitional provisions resulted in unequal access to the program. The decision was related to the Market Growth Allowance program.
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Decision: Jacobsen v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to refuse a $100 freight rate for milk hauling when Highway 97 is used. Jacobsen’s issue was based on a 2008 commitment by BCMMB to charge a flat fee for milk pickup. The decision was related to BCMMB’s Consolidated Order and the Graduated Entry Program.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Oranya Farms II Holdings Inc. and Windberry Farms Inc. — Management of mainstream and specialty chicken quota
BCFIRB responds to Oranya Farms II Holdings Inc. and Windberry Farms Inc.’s request to revisit the December 2015 Mediated Agreement with the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board. BCFIRB advises discussing the issues with the BCCMB and outlines the process for filing an appeal if necessary.