CLEAN : Cameroon baker's sweet potato flour softens blow of global wheat price hike

Marcel Ganter, a baker in Yaounde, uses local ingredients like sweet potato, cassava, and corn to make bread. Due to the Ukraine conflict, demand for his bread has surged as global wheat prices rise. In Cameroon, bread prices have increased, causing public discontent. Ganter's bread is favored for its nutritional value and taste, despite being priced similarly to others. Although he can produce bread cheaply, regulations prevent him from selling at lower prices, resulting in higher profits.

What ingredients does Marcel Ganter use to make his bread?

• Wheat and barley

• Oats and rye

• Sweet potato, cassava, and corn

• Rice and millet

How has the conflict between Russia and Ukraine affected global wheat prices?

• It has stabilized prices.

• It has increased prices significantly.

• It has had no impact on prices.

• It has decreased prices significantly.

What is the public reaction in Cameroon to the increased bread prices?

• They are indifferent.

• They are supportive of the price increase.

• They are pleased with the quality.

• They are angry and dissatisfied.

Why do more customers prefer Ganter's bread despite the price increase?

• It is cheaper than other breads.

• It is made with traditional wheat.

• It is imported from Europe.

• It is more nourishing and tastes better.

What prevents Ganter from selling his bread at a lower price?

• Shortage of ingredients

• High production costs

• Government regulations

• Lack of demand