Dear Customer,

          Since July 2007 the price of wheat flour, specifically quality high protein spring wheat flour, has risen a shocking 255% to over $50.00 per 100 lbs. Although we adjusted our prices several months ago when flour was $18.00 per 100 lbs, these new flour prices are forcing all manufactures of baked goods to increase prices in order to remain in business.

          Several factors have affected the price of flour, mainly; farmers are planting com for ethanol instead of planting wheat creating a shortage. Another reason is the United States allows other countries including China, The United Arab Emirates, Japan, and Brazil, to purchase all the wheat they are willing to pay for at whatever price the market demands, leaving U.S. mills to battle for U.S. grown grains. Now the weak U.S. dollar is making it much easier for other countries to outbid our own mills. At the same time many of the worlds top grain exporters have pulled their harvests off the world market in order to keep their own supplies healthy. Many other factors contribute to this upward price spiral resulting in the U.S. consumer having to pay much more for any grain based product (cereal, breads, pizza crusts etc.) sold here.

          In the next few days we will be buying a new flour contract. This will determine our new pricing and reserve flour into the summer months. This summer when the new wheat crop is harvested hopefully price levels will stabilize or begin to decline somewhat. At that time we can readjust our prices to reflect the current market. The new pricing will go into effect March 17th, 2008 and is reflective only of the additional cost of flour. We apologize for any inconvenience; however it is absolutely necessary for us to make these price changes in order to remain in business.

          If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call any time at (610) 374-5577