THE Samahang Panadero ng Pilipinas (SPP) has renewed calls for hikes as they cited rising production costs. 

SPP President Chito Chavez noted that the bakers has sought for a P0.20 increase in the price of Pinoy Pandesal and a P2 increase in the price of Pinoy Tasty.

Chavez said that the Department of Trade and Industry had previously approved only a P2 increase in the price of Pinoy Tasty instead of the P4 increase that was being sought by the manufacturers.

"Humiling ng pagtaas ng pandemic ngunit di pinayagan, pinayagan pa lamang after pandemic," he said in an interview aired over the TeleRadyo Serbisyo.

"Mas pinaliit na lang ang mga tinapay kung hindi kayang itaas ang presyo," he revealed.

Chavez said that flour prices have risen to P950 per bag, compared to P700 during the last increase. 

He also said that Pinoy Tasty and Pandesal are priced cheaper than similar products due to the corporate social responsibility of big bakeries.

Earlier, the DTI approved increases in the prices of several goods after manufacturers said the hikes were needed to cover higher production costs.