Bakers want control on bread prices

by Ananda KANNANGARA

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners' Association (ACBOA) yesterday said the different prices charged on a 450g loaf of bread by bakery and boutique owners, hoteliers and supermarkets should be monitored by authorities to protect consumers.

It is reported that bread is currently sold by boutique owners at different prices ranging from Rs. 38 to Rs. 50 and according to the recent price increase it will further go up unless is taken action in this regard. Speaking on the price increase, ACBOA, Chairman N.K. Jayawardena said when a 450g loaf of bread was sold at Rs. 42 many bakery owners were in the habit of making various types of bread and sell them beyond the controlled price and unfortunately authorities paid no attention towards these irregularities.

He, therefore urged the Government to introduce a standard price for a loaf of bread like they have introduced a standard weight.