As you may have noticed

As you may have noticed, we have increased the price on some of our products. The pricing adjustment is necessary due to the increasing costs of making our high-quality, artisan breads and sweets. Some of the areas that we have been subject to price increases are:

1. Wheat shortage
   a. The world supply of wheat is at an all-time low
   b. The decrease in the international value of the dollar has
        driven the cost of wheat domestically to high levels
2. Raw materials, including flour, butter, eggs, sugar and nuts
3. Increased freight charges that impact the cost of shipping in raw materials
4. Energy prices that directly impact the cost of our products

Although price increases are never popular, we have worked to maintain that the price increase is as minimal as possible. Please know that the decision to increase prices has not been taken lightly; however, the increased costs of doing business listed above necessitate this move. By taking such actions, we can continue to create high-quality artisan breads and sweets that you rely on.

We appreciate everyone's support and are proud to continue the tradition of making the finest artisan breads and sweets available.

HERE ARE SOME RELATED INDUSTRY LINKS

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