Fleischmann’s® Yeast Announces New Pricing Policies
(Chesterfield, Missouri … June 30, 2008) Fleischmann’s Yeast, a Division of AB Mauri Food Inc, will implement new pricing policies, procedures and price increases for its customers, effective August 4, 2008, or as contracts expire. Moving forward, due to ongoing cost increases from its raw material suppliers, Fleischmann’s Yeast will be able to guarantee pricing and terms to customers for no more than 90 days. Additionally, minimum purchase amounts per order will be required to reduce delivery frequencies.
Fleischmann’s Yeast will raise the per-pound price of fresh yeast by $0.10 (USD) and dry yeast by $0.18 (USD). Unprecedented input cost increases on energy, distribution, phosphoric acid and fermentable substrates are the main drivers.
In addition, due to continuing, dramatic increases in raw material costs, Fleischmann’s Yeast will increase calcium propionate pricing by $0.12 (USD) per pound. The two primary suppliers to the mold inhibitor industry recently announced dramatic increases on propionic acid, the main component of calcium propionate. The suppliers cited surging energy, feedstock and transportation costs.
“We are continually working to implement cost control initiatives to minimize customer impact. However, we cannot absorb these unprecedented and unforeseen increases and unfortunately will need to pass along some of the costs to ensure that we do not sacrifice quality or service. Our fundamental business strategy continues to be one of building strong relationships through a tradition of quality, innovation, and customer service,” said Greg Strauss, vice president of sales and marketing, Fleischmann’s Yeast.
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