The Bakers from the province of Buenos Airesorganized in the PANADEROS INDUSTRIAL CAMERA (CIPAN)they announced a 12% increase in the price of the kilo of bread, which entered into force the April 1due to the high Cost increases of production. This means a growth of Food inflation.
Increases also affect Other baked products made by the baker industry, and it is not ruled out that they increase again next month.
What did the union referents say about price increases
Martín PintoPresident of Merlo Industrial Bakestones Center And one of Cipan’s main referents explained: “We had to make the decision due to the constant increases that we have been suffering in raw materialsthe inputs, fuels and the rates of public services ”.
In an interview, Pinto explained that El Price of the kilo of bread varies according to the areacosting $ 2,500 In the neighborhoods, $ 3,300 in central areas, and already overcoming the $ 4,000 In some locations. “The increases came quite stagnant, but The flour went up twice in less than 15 days, and there are also the Services and fuel costs”, Commented in that aspect.
“Unfortunately We cannot assure that there are no new increases in the short termsince prices continue to rise. Although they say that inflation has dropped, our costs continue to increase day by day, ”added Pinto.
The president of Cipan concluded pointing out that, although Nor prices had increased of its products in the last year, the situation became unsustainable: “We want to try Avoid bakery closures and loss of sources of work, ”he said.
Besides, Raúl SantoandréPresident of the PANADERIL INDUSTRIAL FEDERATION from the province of Buenos Aires (FIPPBA)indicated that the price of the 25 kilos flour bag rose a 10%, While the price of the egg drawer went from $ 50,000 to $ 80,000 In just two weeks.
These increases, according to the leader, are not related to the increases in the INDEC inflation index: “The kilo of bread should be around $ 4,000but it is largely below that price due to the unfair competition of the ‘clandestine’ bakeries, ”he said.
“Many bakeries They stopped selling chocolates, dried or fine masses Because, if they are not sold, they represent a 100%loss, ”Santoandré added.
Food inflation grows
According to data from different consultants, the inflation in food and drinks reached the 0.8% In the first week of April, which represents a acceleration Regarding the previous week, which had only been 0.4%.
“The accumulated inflation in the last four weeks stagnated in a 3.7% And the average measurement has accelerated to a 3.4% Monthly, ”said the consultant.
In the first days of April, bakery products, cereals and pasta headed the increases, with a 2.7%, followed by condiments and other foods (+2.0%) and dairy products and eggs (+1.4%).
Source: Ambito
