Inclement weather in Canada and Europe is resulting in a spike in the price of raw material, which – along with increases in freight – is spiralling the durum wheat market ‘completely out of control’, according to Eurostar Commodities.
Flour was one of the first products to be snapped up by consumers as they prepared for the lockdown – possibly because they knew they now have time to create their best baking sensations.
The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has suspended the supply of bread and self-raising flour to biscuit and confectionery firms to ensure continuous supply for major bread bakers.