The Hostess Frito Lay Company and Super Pufft Snacks Corp. appealed a decision of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission refusing to bring into force settlement agreements negotiated between the processors and the Ontario Potato Board.
The Commission had previously declined to re-open arbitrated awards, citing concerns about the integrity of the arbitration process amidst ongoing court challenges.
However, the Tribunal found that the multi-year settlement agreements, which were supported by growers and other industry stakeholders, would provide a mutually agreeable and stable marketing environment.
The Tribunal granted the appeals and ordered the Commission to bring the settlement agreements into force.
