Zimbabwe

Bread is now a luxury in Zimbabwe: Bakers’ Association called out by government

19-Apr-2019 By Gill Hyslop

The price of bread has almost doubled in Zimbabwe, placing it out of reach for many of the country’s impoverished population.

Irish bakers fear bread price hike following a hard-Brexit

25-Feb-2019 By Gill Hyslop

The Irish Association of Master Bakers (IAMB) has warned that, if the UK crashes out of the EU on March 29 without a deal, the price of bread could rise significantly in the country.

Zimbabwe on brink of meltdown as country runs out of bread, fuel

23-Jan-2019 By Gill Hyslop

The crisis in Zimbabwe is deteriorating as bakers struggle to meet demand for bread after a national shutdown brought supplies to a halt.

Zimbabwe’s biggest flour producer to close mills due to foreign currency shortage

05-Dec-2018 By Gill Hyslop

National Foods – one of the largest food manufacturers in Zim – is closing two of its mills in Harare and Bulawayo, citing foreign currency shortages.

Africa report: Zimbabweans will have bread for Christmas; Nestlé tackles malnutrition in Kenya; Sudan hikes flour subsidies; and Kenya’s potential loss

12-Nov-2018 By Gill Hyslop

Zimbabwe’s depleted bread supplies have markedly improved; Nestlé launches initiative in East Africa to potentially save lives; Sudan ups subsidies to lower bread prices and Kenya’s cereals board stares at a $39m loss.

Zimbabwe could face cake and cookie shortage as ‘critically low’ flour stocks are prioritized for bread

04-Oct-2018 By Gill Hyslop

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.

Zimbabwe could face a bread shortage

25-Jun-2018 By Gill Hyslop

The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe spokesman Garikai Chaunza said the country had a week’s supply of wheat left, which means millions of Zimbabweans could be left without the daily staple.