The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) successfully convened its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The meeting was held both in person and virtually, bringing together DRC members, staff, and Board Directors to discuss the corporation’s progress and future direction.

With 12 Directors on the Board, each serving a three-year term, the following were re-elected: Patrice Marchand, Bret Erickson, and Gonzalo Aguilar Guizar. In anticipation of this meeting, the Board acknowledged Mike Stuart’s retirement from the Board, marking this as his final gathering. He has been a valued member of the Board since 2008, and the Board of Directors would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to him for his years of dedicated service to the DRC.

The Board will continue its efforts to enhance the fruit and vegetable industry by ensuring fair and ethical trade for all DRC members.

DRC’s 2024 Annual Report is now available to members through the members portal or by request through email at info@fvdrc.com.

Source: Dispute Resolution Corporation July 4, 2025 newsletter