Y2K Food Prices

[Bob Olsen <bobolsen@tao.ca>]

 Hi.........

 Do you know of any on-line documents about the possible affect
 on food prices of the service disruptions that are likely to 
 result from Y2K?

 - What is the likelyhood of food supply disruption?

 - What is the likely affect on food prices?

 Assuming that the citrus fruit supply to the City of Toronto
 was reduced by 10%, what affect would that have on prices?
 Assume a 50% reduction in supply, what affect would that
 have on prices?

 What are the chances that the supply of various food commodities
 would be disrupted on a sporadic basis?  Particularly refrigerated
 foods.

 How much of a food supply disruption would be needed to cause
 a 100% increase in the "food basket" cost?

 What is the likelyhood of such disruptions in 2000?

 My feeling, as a retired truck driver, is that significant
 disruptions are almost guaranteed in 2000 and that such
 disruptions will cause at least a 100% increase in overall
 food prices in Toronto.

 But, I need documents of some kind, that I can then use to hassle
 local authorities.  Any suggestions (URLs) would be welcome!

 Thanks.....!!!!


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   Bob Olsen, Toronto            bobolsen@tao.ca
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