2021 Board of Directors Annual General Meeting

The DRC’s Board of Directors and Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held virtually from June 2-4 2021. DRC staff reported on the audited financial statements and key DRC priorities including Membership, Marketing, and Trading Assistance. The Board also received updates from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Destination Inspection Services, implementation of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and the DRC grade standards project.

 

During the AGM the members elected Frank Spagnuolo (Canada), Tony Martin (Canada), Robert Guenther (USA), George Pitsikoulis (Canada), Gerardo Mena Prieto (Mexico) and Felipe Silva (Chile) as Directors.

I’ve been following DRC’s work since 2014, and it’s been amazing to see all the developments and the impact the DRC continues to make in promoting fair and efficient dispute resolution practices. When I contributed my comments and suggestions to the Zero Draft of the UNIDROIT Legal Guide on Contract Farming, I had the DRC in mind as a model of success. It’s wonderful to see the continued growth and influence of such a valuable organization! Looking forward to following DRC’s future work.

Iva Grgic
Iva Grgic
Lecturer of Law
Prince Sultan University College of Law

In dispute situations with our clients, the services provided by DRC have fulfilled Meridian Fruits SPR de RL Expectations and the results have left us with great satisfaction. For the above reasons, we put our trust in DRC for further assistance.

E. Fabricio Blanco Gallegos
E. Fabricio Blanco Gallegos
Legal Representative
Meridian Fruits SPR de RL.

DRC Membership is an important part of our screening for new trading partners. DRC has been a great help, not only in resolving disputes, but also with their educational initiatives and involvement in developing best practices within the industry.

Mark Reasons
Mark Reasons
Plant Manager
Ocean Mist Farms
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