Bakers warn, allegedly a price hell awaits us: These products will shoot up, the war in Ukraine may be to blame! – Topky.sk

In their opinion, the selling prices of bread and pastries from the beginning of the year will be maintained for a maximum of one month. The SZPCC points out that the production costs for the production of bread and pastries are rising so extreme that they cannot keep the sales prices of their products from the beginning of the year. “The reason is the sharp rise in wheat and energy prices and the failure of the state during the pandemic,” justifies the union.

“Every day I get information from our members that their suppliers are raising their prices, sometimes literally over several days. Food wheat prices have risen by more than a third on commodity exchanges in a single week. There is a shortage of vegetable oils, which is also reflected in their prices. Gas and fuel prices are also rising sharply Bakers, confectioners and pasta makers are unable to absorb these fluctuations What we feared is becoming a reality these days The war between Russia and Ukraine increases the production costs of bread, pastries, cakes and pasta so extreme that current sales prices cannot be maintained for more than a month, “ said Milan Lapšanský, Chairman of the SZPCC Board of Directors.

For the first time in history, they sign contracts for only 3 months

After bakers had to conclude only two- or three-month contracts for the first time in history at the beginning of 2022, compared to previous annual contracts, this is a further deterioration of the situation in the sector. “Huge uncertainty about wheat crops in Ukraine, the world’s fourth-largest exporter, pushes prices well above historical highs. Russia and Ukraine supply a third of wheat on the world market. Together, they also account for more than half of world sunflower oil production. “88% of sunflower and 41% of rapeseed oil in Europe come from Ukraine.” the union continues.

The state allegedly failed during the support during the pandemic

“The state has excluded bakers from any pandemic support during all the waves. The damage it has caused is now reflected in rapid increases in sales prices. Bakers are already keeping them informed of the situation in the sector and the need to adjust sales prices. They will simply not be able to supply bread and pastries under economically justified costs. We will keep the public informed of the progress of the chains. “ stressed Lapšanský.

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The Slovak Association of Bakers, Confectioners and Pasta brings together producers from all over Slovakia. It has almost 500 members from SZČO to large bakeries in all regions of Slovakia. The members of the association ensure most of the consumption of bread, pastries, confectionery and pasta on a daily basis by Slovaks and Slovaks and employ more than 12,000 workers.