Financial Management Western Growers successfully managed 35 PACA reparation actions, 76 sales consultation inquiries and two DRC (Canada) files, recovering a substantial sum exceeding $1.3 million in cash recovery for 24 Western Growers shipper members.
Educational Outreach Western Growers conducted 12 PACA sales training sessions, catering to a diverse audience, including shippers, brokers, distributors and produce associations. We also delivered crucial insights into fresh produce best practices and specific contract compliance methods.
Commodity & Supply Chain Management
International Leadership and Collaboration Ongoing collaboration between federal agencies and other grower trade associations across the U.S. and Canada strengthens international leadership and expands influence. These partnerships foster alignment on key issues, driving innovation and enhancing competitiveness on a global scale.
Providing Consultation on Produce Contracts, PACA Education and Collections Support.
Combating Unilateral Retailer Practices Western Growers led multiple grower coalition efforts to bring equality back to the buy/sell relationship, most notably combating Canada’s largest retailer, Loblaw, on egregious, imposed policies considered detrimental to the fresh produce shipper community.
Knowledge Dissemination Western Growers distributed monthly Produce Insights newsletters, distilling complex topics into easy-to-digest content. The articles covered essential industry best practices, including shipping and receiving, amending sales contracts and crucial steps to mitigate loss while safeguarding sellers’ PACA Trust rights.
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