why does the baguette cost more?

The baguette is one of the daily purchases of many French people. It is also an indicator of rising prices, just like a cup of coffee or a liter of gasoline. “Not a lot, but 10 cents anyway, it’s already not bad “, notes a resident of Soissons, in the Aisne.

The small village of Rozet-Saint-Albin (Aisne) is home to the last flour mill in the department. 150 bakers from the region get their supplies here. The mill produces 7,000 tonnes of flour each year. Its price has increased by 15% in recent months. “All raw materials have increased, as well as energy, the cost of transport, diesel fuel, electricity. And indeed that has a significant impact on the cost price of our production”, explains François Hoche, miller. Price volatility is mainly due to changes in the price of wheat. Even though it is produced nearby, the trend is set at the Chicago Stock Exchange, United States.