Category: Regulated marketing appeal
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Decision: B.C. Food Processors Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to settle the terms of the 1986 Broccoli and Cauliflower contracts, specifically regarding price and payment. B.C. Food Processors Association challenged the adherence to the Marketing Order and Negotiation Policy. The decision was related to the Marketing Order and Commission Crop Negotiation Policy.
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Decision: Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. and Timmerman v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s pricing decision to impose a plant levy. Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. and Timmerman challenged the levy as inconsistent with the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act and unfairly burdensome. The decision was related to Board Order 8/83.
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Decision: Veekens Eggs Ltd. v. B.C. Egg Marketing Board
BCFIRB reviews Veekens Eggs Ltd.’s appeal against BCEMB’s decision to reduce the farm gate pick-up rate, addressing issues of fairness, transparency, and the need for clear guidelines. BCEMB is ordered to submit a recommended rate after consultation.
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Decision: Veekens Eggs Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of the BCEMB’s decision regarding the reduction of farm gate pick-up rates.
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Decision: Van Herk v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s quota revocation decision to cancel the appellant’s quota and producer licence under the Graduated Entry Program. Central issues were whether the appellants were “actively engaged” in milk production and whether the Board’s process created procedural unfairness and bias concerns.
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Decision: Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMuMB’s decision to limit Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd.’s production to 100,000 lbs. of mushrooms per month. The appellant challenged the jurisdiction of BCMuMB to enact an order limiting production and argued for an exemption based on existing contracts. The decision was related to the September 4, 1997 Order of BCMuMB.
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Decision: Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. and All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMB’s decision to regulate mushroom marketing through Orders 1/98 and 3/98. Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. and All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. challenged the jurisdiction and application of these orders, citing issues of production control, discrimination, and conflict of interest.
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Decision: Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
The appeal by Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. challenges the BCTMB’s April 30, 2001, General Orders. The decision addresses the dismissal of the appeal as frivolous and the request to stay the General Orders under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act.
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Decision: Vanmar Poultry Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of the BCCMB’s decision to reduce production allotment for late levy payment. During appeal, BCCMB agreed to reverse the reduction and grant all requested remedies. Vanmar sought costs, but BCFIRB found the dispute had been settled and declined to award costs.
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Correspondence from BCFIRB: Froese v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Correspondence regarding the appeal of decisions by BCTMB concerning the transfer of quota costs. It details the submissions reviewed by the BC Marketing Board Panel and specifies the agreed-upon costs and disbursements payable by BCTMB to Mr. Froese.