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, thanks to our commitment to fair and ethical business practices.
- one-on-one professional and confidential consultation.
Visit our Membership page for additional benefits. All services are provided in English, French and Spanish.
Safe Food for Canadians Information
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), which came into force on January 15, 2019, is a set of Regulations administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that primarily focuses on food safety and traceability. These regulations include specific provisions for trade and commerce in the fresh fruit or vegetables sector, outlined in Part 6, Division 6, Subdivision C of the SFCR.
In The News
Fresh Produce Alliance welcomes passage of Bill C-280 into law
PRESS RELEASE December 10, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – Yesterday evening, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), 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, pass at third reading in the …
The DRC Expands its Reach and New Directors are Welcomed at the Annual General Meeting
The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) held a successful Annual General Meeting in Seattle, Washington, on May 30th, 2024. During the meeting, the DRC members elected two new directors to the board. Bryan Nickerson of Western Growers and Cara Porter from Loblaw Companies Limited, have been officially welcomed as the newest additions to …
Fresh Produce Alliance welcomes passage of Bill C-280 in the House of Commons
October 25, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – On October 25th, 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 at third reading in the House …
Solutions Newsletter Articles
The Critical Role of Temperature Documentation in Produce Shipping
In the fast-paced world of produce shipping, maintaining the cold chain and properly documenting temperature control from origin to destination are crucial to prevent disputes. A recent transportation case handled by the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) highlights the importance of these practices. A shipper sold blueberries to a buyer on a Free …
Membership Update for May 2025
Welcome new members! We are delighted to welcome the following members who joined the DRC in May 2025. 1000971951 ONTARIO INC., ON, CanadaABUSEEDOU WORLD FRESH INC. (Also d/b/a Abuseedo World Fresh), ON, CanadaAVON GROUP LTD., ON, CanadaBEAUTY 4 ASHES MARKET INC. (Also d/b/a Beauty 4 Ashes), BC, CanadaBULK AND BLOOM DISTRIBUTION INC., ON, CanadaCERTITUDE AFRO …
The Advantage of using DRC Arbitration Clauses with or by a Non-Member
The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) recommends that its members encourage their trading partners to join the DRC—ensuring direct jurisdiction in a dispute—however we recognize that some companies may choose not to join. This is particularly common among companies based outside North America, where trade standards and mechanisms like DRC and PACA are …
Membership Update for April 2025
Welcome, new members! We are delighted to welcome the following members who joined us in April 2025. AMNA (A d/b/a of 9488-7726 Quebec Inc.), QC, CanadaBLACK DEER TRANSPORT INC., ON, CanadaBRIGHTFARMS INC., NY, United StatesCOMMERCE INTERNATIONAL SILA INC. / SILA INTERNATIONAL TRADE, ON, CanadaI M C ENTERPRISES LTD., BC, CanadaJEFFRIES BROS. VEGETABLE GROWERS INC., MB, …
