Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation

Don’t Let Your BoL Spoil Your Shipment

DRC — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:59:43 +0000

Why is the Bill of Lading (BoL) particularly important in the ground transportation of produce? The Bill of Lading (BoL) plays a crucial role in the transportation of commodities, but in the ground transportation of the fresh produce industry, it becomes more significant. Produce sellers and buyers with years of experience in produce transportation know […]

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Arbitration Decision Brief: When Verbal Deals Fail and Paper Trails Matter

DRC — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Dispute over reduced payments on several invoices due to the produce being incorrect in size, count, or in deteriorated condition. The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) has developed a series of articles summarizing past arbitration decisions. These articles will help members understand how the DRC Dispute Rules and Standards (R&S) apply in a […]

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Membership Update for February 2026

DRC — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:28:35 +0000

Summary: Membership Update The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) welcomed eleven new members in February 2026. Additionally, some existing members have changed their membership status. Scroll below for more information. Welcome New Members ACH DISTRIBUTION INC. / DISTRIBUTION ACH INC., QC, CanadaBERRYHILL FARM INC., ON, CanadaDamen Service Alimentaire (A d/b/a of 9427-9734 Quebec Inc.), […]

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Membership Update for January 2026

DRC — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:43:42 +0000

Summary The DRC welcomed ten new members in January 2026. Additionally, some existing members have changed their status, and one was terminated with cause. Scroll below for more information. Welcome New Members 9472-0497 QUÉBEC INC., QC, CanadaBRIGHT FARM STOUFFVILLE (A d/b/a of 2621990 Ontario Ltd.), ON, CanadaECO FARMS TRADING OPERATIONS LLC., CA, United StatesFRIENDSHIP SPECIALTY MUSHROOM […]

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Embracing 2026: Reflecting on Progress and Looking Ahead with the DRC

DRC — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:46:37 +0000

As we enter 2026, the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) celebrates a year of transformative progress—strengthening fair and ethical trade, promoting trade standards, and expanding our global influence across the fresh produce industry. 2025: A Year of Progress and Collaboration Industry Highlights Advisory Role in the Grocery Code of Conduct (Code): The DRC […]

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Key Differences between Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct and the DRC

DRC — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:43:28 +0000

As of January 1, 2026, the Canada Grocery Code of Conduct (Code) is now fully operational. The membership is open to retailers and suppliers, including primary producers, wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers, who are directly engaged in the grocery supply chain in Canada. If you are a member of the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation […]

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Membership Update for December 2025

DRC — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:22:34 +0000

Summary The DRC welcomed seven new members in December 2025. Additionally, some existing members have changed their status, and one was terminated with cause. Scroll below for more information. Welcome New Members ALFEZZAN TUMR LTD., MB, Canada ANC TRADING GROUP, ON, Canada ENTREPRISE SUD INC. (Also d/b/a Quartier Japonais 808), QC, Canada FRESH FLEET LTD., ON, […]

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Dispute Over Respondent’s Return Based on a Restricted CFIA Inspection Result

DRC — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) has developed a series of articles summarizing past arbitration decisions. These articles will help members understand how the DRC Dispute Rules and Standards (R&S) apply in a dispute. The DRC Dispute R&S states that all DRC arbitrations are private and confidential. As such, the names of all […]

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Understanding DRC Good Arrival Guidelines

DRC — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:05:00 +0000

One of the most challenging terms to understand in our industry is the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation’s (DRC) Good Arrival Guidelines (Good Arrival). Before delving into this term, it is essential to understand that Good Arrival only applies to transactions where the parties fail to agree on a specific grade standard, the condition […]

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Arbitration Decision Brief: Dispute over alleged breach of contract due to the shipment not meeting specified requirements

DRC — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:22:40 +0000

Dispute over the Claimant’s alleged breach of contract due to the shipment of broccoli crowns that did not meet the specified stalk length requirements. The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) has developed a series of articles summarizing past arbitration decisions. These articles will help members understand how the DRC Dispute Rules and Standards […]

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