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More dough for flour

Off the back of a February increase, Jamaicans will have to fork out more money for flour and flour-based products. The Jamaica Flour Mills announced on Sunday that flour prices will increase between eight and 11 per cent. The increase will take...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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