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Going on Ad and Acts of God

It seems like whenever product becomes tight or we’re experiencing a gap in production, the question arises “Tom I’m on ad with a buyer for a number of loads to ship this week at a confirmed price

Tom Oliveri Mar 31 2015 in Collections and PACA Support

Rejections: Manage Your Rejected Product, Maximize Your Return and Protect Your Rights to Make a Claim for Damages

This is a follow-up to “What do I do when a customer rejects a shipment?” from November 4, 2014.

Rejections at destination are inevitable, and the issues surrounding them are never pleasant. So you need to be prepared to take the emotion out of the situation, have your product moved in a timely manner and have it sold for the account of whom it may concern to maximize the return and protect your rights for a future claim.

Tom Oliveri Mar 11 2015 in Collections and PACA Support

Why an Investment in a DRC Membership Can Pay Dividends

Supplementing my last guest column blog written by Fred Webber, President and CEO of the Fruit & Vegetable Fruit Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC), I would like to share my perspective on the tangible benefits of the value of DRC membership. Over the past several weeks, two separate Western Growers (WG) members have contacted me about the inability to get their contracts paid in full from Canadian buyers.

Tom Oliveri Feb 25 2015 in Collections and PACA Support

Fifteen Years of DRC

I am privileged to provide a guest article from Fred Webber, President and CEO of The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC).

Tom Oliveri Feb 13 2015 in Collections and PACA Support

Quebec Labeling Language Compliance Reminder

Canadian retailers operating in the province of Quebec report continued regulatory enforcement problems on U.S. produce pertaining to incorrect language on PLU stickers, including PLU/GS1 DataBar stickers on individual fresh fruit and vegetable items. Failure to comply can result in fines to retailers and potentially force the withdrawal of product from retail operations.

Tom Oliveri Jan 29 2015 in International Trade

Good Delivery Guidelines: U.S. vs. Canadian

The two primary adjudication services that handle fresh fruit and vegetable disputes are the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporatio

Tom Oliveri Jan 28 2015 in Collections and PACA Support

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Produce Price Index

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