Bread rises for second time

Press, 6 April 1989, Page 15

Bread rises for second time

Bread prices increased for the second time this year on Monday, pushing the average bread price up 4c to 5c a loaf, and buns and rolls about 2c a packet of six. Christchurch bakeries said the increase had been caused by price rises for ingredients, especially flour and gluten. Wheat prices had risen considerably during the last few months, and the recent South Island drought had meant wheat production was greatly reduced on last year, according to one Christ-

church flour mill. Wheat prices had continued to rise since the last bread price increase in mid-February where a loaf went up 2c and sc. Most supermarkets were selling white toast sliced loaves for about $1.42 each, and kibbled wheat sliced loaves for about $1.48. One of the larger chains has managed to keep its break 10c cheaper than its competitors, selling white toast sliced loaves at about $1.32 each and kibbled wheat sliced loaves for $1.38 each.