VANCOUVER, BC, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Good Flour Corp. (CSE: GFCO) (OTCQB: GFCOF) (FSE: 3KZ) ("GFCO") anticipates the predicted rise in global wheat costs will assist with price parity for the Company's product range, compared to wheat based flour and cooking ingredients.
Wheat, is the world's third largest food staple behind corn and rice, and makes ups 15% of global nutrition. Several factors are driving up the price of wheat, Russia and the Ukrainian two of the world's largest wheat producers are in conflict. As well, India the world's second largest producer of wheat recently announced a ban on wheat exports. India is not alone and in addition to Russia and Ukraine, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Serbia have also banned wheat exports.
According to the World bank, the war has triggered a huge spike in wheat prices, with Russia and Ukraine among the biggest exporters of the commodity. Both countries account for 29% of global wheat exports.
While wheat prices rose nearly 50% alone in 2022 and are predicted to climb further. Good Flour's non-GMO, gluten-free, rice and millet-based flour that is healthier and higher in quality, has seen price decreases due to lower shipping costs, in spite of inflation and global pressure on wheat prices.
Source: https://walletinvestor.com/commodity-forecast/wheat-prediction
"We are quite fortunate that the pressure on global wheat prices have had less of an effect on the cost of our core products," explained out Matthew Clayton, CEO of GFCO. "We have been able to maintain our pricing with only modest increases. A stable product, with a stable price, not only assists us in gaining new customers but allows us retain the ones we have."
GFCO also announces that it has entered into an advertising agreement (the "Agreement") with Gold Standard Media, LLC and their affiliates (the "Advertiser") of Georgetown, Texas, pursuant to which the Advertiser has agreed to provide services including creating landing pages, native ads, email market and influencer endorsements. Certain services to be provided by Advertiser are anticipated to include 'investor relations activities'. Advertiser will distribute through a variety of different platforms and media types across the Internet. The principals of the Advertiser are arm's length to GFCO. The engagement is effective from March 13, 2023 to September 13, 2023 for a total fee of US$450,000.
About The Good Flour Corp.
GFCO's mission is to provide a gluten-free, allergen free, hassle-free all-purpose baking flour blend that allows individuals with gluten and other food allergies to enjoy life without giving up their favorite foods or settling for low-quality alternatives. GFCO also provides gluten and allergen free fried chicken batter, fish & chip batter, pizza & pasta mix, tempura batter, pancake and waffle blend (including Patty Cakes™), cake mix and pizza crusts.
For additional information on The Good Flour Corp. please refer to www.goodflour.co.
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