Trust & Transparency
Rooted in honesty. Real farms. Real people. Real transparency.
Ethical & Social Responsibility
Modern Slavery Report
We firmly uphold the fundamental corporate responsibility of respecting human rights, considering it a cornerstone value that guides all our endeavors. Our commitment to human rights is paramount in every aspect of our business operations.
SEDEX & SMETA
BCfresh is a member of SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) and utilizes SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) to ensure the highest standards of social responsibility. This global framework allows us to transparently share our performance in labour standards, health and safety, and business ethics with our partners worldwide.
Sustainability Standard v2.0 Certified
We are proud to be certified under the Sustainability Standard v2.0. This comprehensive certification validates our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices, ensuring that our operations continue to support the long-term health of our land and local farm families.
Industry & Commercial Integrity
Contact
Building 75, Central Experimental Farm
960 Carling Avenue Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6
Tel: 613-234-0982
Fax: 613-234-8036
Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation
The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) is a non-profit, membership-based organization serving the produce trade. DRC provides harmonized standards, procedures and services to our members to help them avoid commercial disputes. When differences of opinion occur, we provide consultation, mediation and arbitration services to resolve the issue in a timely and cost-effective manner.
DRC strives to educate members as to best practices in order to avoid disputes in the first place. The DRC dispute resolution model is designed to reduce risk and facilitate trade between members. DRC, when necessary, provides members with fast, fair and enforceable solutions to disputes arising in the course of member-to-member transactions.
DRC Jurisdiction
DRC deals with all types of disputes including condition, contract and payment issues. DRC can help with disputes that arise between members domestically or internationally.
Pillar 3: Financial Reliability
Blue Book Services
BCfresh is a long-standing member of Blue Book Services, the leading provider of credit and marketing information for the international wholesale produce industry. Our listing reflects our commitment to financial transparency, ethical trading practices, and maintaining the highest standards of business integrity. BB # 153208
The Canada Grocery Code
BCfresh is a proud supporter and signatory of The Canada Grocery Code. We are committed to fostering a fair, transparent, and resilient grocery supply chain that encourages collaborative relationships and supports the long-term sustainability of the Canadian produce industry.