Education
Learn best practices for dispute prevention.
Mediation
Resolve disputes through our informal mediation process.
Arbitration
Learn step-by-step how to proceed with a claim.
The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) is a non-profit, member-based organization whose core work is business-to-business private commercial dispute resolution. In other words, the DRC is a referee between parties when the purchase and sale do not go according to plan.
Our members are recognized as preferred buyers and vendors, resulting in improved business networking! You’ll also receive
- Access to our expansive member directory and up to date information on current and potential trading partners
- Greater commercial assurance
- One-on-one professional and confidential consultation
Visit our Membership page for additional benefits. All services are provided in English, French and Spanish
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force January 15, 2019.
In The News
Bill C-280 passes House of Commons Committee with all-party support.
June 22, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – Yesterday, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) were thrilled to see Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, passed by the House of Commons Standing Committee on …
The Board of Directors of the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) appoints a new Chair and Vice-Chair.
The DRC held a successful AGM in Whistler, BC, on June 1st, 2023, which included a momentous announcement. Two of the most distinguished and influential fresh produce industry leaders, Glenn Baty, former Chair, and Matt McInerney, former Vice-Chair, ended their term with the DRC Board of Directors. Glenn and Mat joined the DRC as early …
Bill C-280 Passed at Second Reading, a Major Win for the Produce Industry
May 18, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) are thrilled to announce that Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, has been passed at Second Reading in the House …
Solutions Newsletter Articles
DRC Welcomes 14 New Members in August 2023!
We are pleased to announce that between August 1 to August 31, 2023, the DRC welcomed a total of 14 new members: 15029147 CANADA INC. | BC CanadaABIDJAN SERVICES ALIMENTAIRES INC. | QC CanadaAGROEXPORTADORA SOL DE OLMOS S.A.C. | Lima PeruCITRUS DEV FES | MoroccoFAIRFIELD FARMS (A d/b/a of 702195 Ontario Inc.) | ON CanadaFRESH …
A little Due Diligence and Helpful Tips from The DRC
We talk about this every day here in the office. We question how our members get hooked on for so much money or find themselves in a complicated bind. The answer frequently follows the same pattern: our clients assume they know enough about their customers. With a DRC membership and a little due diligence, you …
Top 10 Inquiries You Need to Know
Unlimited access to our Help Desk is one of the many benefits of having a DRC membership. Our Help Desk is a single source with answers to your trading questions and issues you may be experiencing. Expertise is available to respond to your questions and, in essence, provide informal consultations. By providing essential tools and …
Membership Updates for July 31st, 2023
Welcome New Members! From July 1 until July 31, 2023, the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) welcomed the following five new members: BLOOMSTAR (A d/b/a of 3856011 Canada Inc.), ON, CanadaJALARAM PRODUCE INC., AB, CanadaK&D TRADING INTERNATIONAL INC. (Also d/b/a KD Trading), BC, CanadaMAINLAND FRUITS INC., BC, CanadaPRODUCTORA AGRICOLA YAREXI SPR DE RL, …
Incoterms® in Maritime Transportation Transactions and the DRC
When it comes to the global trade network, there are plenty of opportunities for things to go wrong. Due to different languages and cultural barriers, buyers (importers) and sellers (exporters) can easily misunderstand one another. Unfortunately, these misunderstandings can lead to disputes. In the past few months, the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) …
Changes to the Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 2 – Fresh Fruit or Vegetables
On July 7, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published a notice informing the fresh produce industry of changes to the Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 2 – Fresh Fruit or Vegetables. These changes reflect feedback received from industry, trading partners, and stakeholders, during the consultation period covering: • A new standard for greenhouse miniature …
