Abinader guarantees support for flour industry to help stabilize bread costs

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader reaffirmed his administration’s support for the flour-processing sector during the XXXVII Ordinary General Assembly of the Union of Medium and Small Flour Industries (UMPIH), pledging continued assistance through equipment, technical support, and collaboration aimed at keeping bread prices affordable for Dominican consumers.

Addressing industry representatives, Abinader highlighted the sector’s contribution to the national economy and reiterated the government’s commitment to working alongside producers to overcome challenges and ensure the stable supply of essential food products. He also expressed confidence in the country’s economic outlook, pointing to continued growth in tourism, free trade zones, and foreign investment.

Industry, Commerce and MSMEs Minister Eduardo “Yayo” Sanz Lovatón underscored the government’s close relationship with the sector, noting that more than 500 training sessions on business automation have been delivered to help modernize and strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises. He described the flour industry as strategic to the country’s development and emphasized that government support will help businesses expand while maintaining fair and sustainable bread prices.

During the assembly, UMPIH President José Radhamés Bruno praised the government’s support and dedicated this year’s event to the organization’s historic leader, Rafael Sánchez. Meanwhile, Dominican Confederation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CODOPYME) President Fernando Pinales recognized President Abinader for maintaining open dialogue with the sector. The president, along with Minister Sanz Lovatón and INABIE Executive Director Rafael Adolfo Pérez, received recognition plaques for their contributions to the development of the flour industry.