Bakery owners to propose govt. to reduce standard weight of bread to reduce prices

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The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) is to propose to the government to reduce the permitted weight of a loaf of bread to reduce prices.

According to ACBOA President N.K. Jayawardene, if the weight of a loaf of bread is reduced by five grams, the price could also be lowered by Rs. 5.

The permitted weight of a leaf of bread is 450g.

"Only large-scale bakery owners are producing and selling bread as per the permitted weight and stick to the permitted price. However, bakery owners in rural areas bake and sell underweight bread at lower prices, " he said.

Due to the wheat flour prices being increased by Rs. 17.50 by the main flour companies, the bakery owners have increased the price of a loaf of bread by Rs. 10, he said. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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Karu Tuesday, 30 November 2021 10:29 AM

Where do we get a loaf weighing 450 grams. It's all bloated with additional yeast.

BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 30 November 2021 11:05 AM

Super, if Litro can do it why cant everybody else?

ram Tuesday, 30 November 2021 11:48 AM

why expect govt. to change in any form, you all given the full power by the present government to produce and sell any product at your wish.

VJ Tuesday, 30 November 2021 04:05 PM

What’s the difference? We have to pay more for the bread anyway, reducing the weight or increasing price.

Paan Batta Wednesday, 01 December 2021 07:35 AM

Idiots coming up with idiotic ideas-well, can't blame them for it comes down from to top!!!

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