Bread prices to keep rising after reduced wheat harvest

Cost of wheat has increased by up to 30% after dry summerThe cost of bread is forecast to rise after the effects of a dry summer pushed up the price of wheat by 25% to 30%.Prices in stores have already risen in recent months and are likely to continue going up as Associated British Foods (ABF), the owner of Kingsmill, said the impact of its rising costs would be “reflected in our ongoing discussions” with retailers. Continue reading...