“If we do nothing, artisan bakers will disappear,” said Albert Denoncin, president of the French-speaking Federation of bakers and pastry chefs.
The news of these bakers going out of business due to unpayable energy bills has moved public opinion. “At the moment, every week, in Wallonia, three bakeries file for bankruptcy, comments Eric Boschman, jack-of-all-trades in gastronomy. When he…
The news of these bakers going out of business due to unpayable energy bills has moved public opinion. “Right now, every week, in Wallonia, three bakeries file for bankruptcy, comments Eric Boschman, a jack-of-all-trades in gastronomy. When there is no more bread, who will act to give us brioche? long will it be said that it is the fault of Europe or of others? Questioned by Trends-Tendances, Albert Denoncin, president of the French-speaking Federation of bakers-pastry chefs confirms that the situation is complicated. “Many bakeries are in great difficulty, it’s very clear, he says. Which companies are able to absorb energy bills multiplied by three or four?” Because this craftsmanship is particularly energy-intensive: ovens at 250°C all day, heating of the workshop, cooling chambers… To this is added the price of flour which has doubled, that of sugar also doubled , the butter which took 40%. “If we do nothing, artisan bakers will disappear, believes Albert Denoncin. The risk is that an entire sector will disappear from us, like masks before the covid, and that we no longer produce bread except in Eastern countries.” Politicians are committed to finding a solution. It’s urgent.
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