Recently added articles from Mushroom News:
Agreements, competition & opportunities.(editor's note)
Oct 01, 2009; ... What Will Electricity Suppliers Offer? by Dennis E. Buffington continues our Energy Alert! series. The article outlines the responsibilities of the Philadelphia Electric Company when the deregulation of electricity generation goes into effect on Dec. 31, 2010. Suppliers of electricity in ...
What will electricity suppliers offer?(energy alert!)
Oct 01, 2009; ... In the July 2009 issue of Mushroom News, I discussed the many changes that will be taking place in the PECO (Philadelphia Electric Company) territory when the deregulation of electricity generation is completed on December 31, 2010. PECO will continue to serve as your EDC (Electric ...
U.S. - Canada agreement announced for Organic Trade equivalence.(general issue)
Oct 01, 2009 ... Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced this summer that a first-of-its-kind agreement has been reached between the United States and Canada that will expand opportunities for organic producers in both countries. The "equivalency agreement" follows a review by both nations ...
Plan for harmonizing produce safety standards for good agricultural practices.(general issue)
Oct 01, 2009 ... Many leaders throughout the produce industry have increasingly recognized the cost and inefficiency of multiple standards and audits now being used to measure compliance with Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs). Neither produce suppliers nor retailers and foodservice companies are well ...
Twenty years of competition reshape the U.S. food marketing system.(packaging & food safety)(Reprint)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The past 20 years have brought significant changes in structure and competition in the U.S. food marketing system. Wal-Mart opened its first super center in 1988, offering food items as well as department store merchandise. Since then, the company has become the nation's leading retailer ...