Times are tough and may be dark, but is there a light at the end of the tunnel?  Will times get easier?  Will we see some relief in the high cost of not only gas, but all energy and utility costs, food costs or really anything we purchase?
Since 2020 we have experienced inflation like we haven’t seen in years here at Duke Bakery and we know that all of you feel it also.  We have seen our utility costs soar, our ingredient costs go through the roof, insurance and pretty much everything that goes along with running a business in 2026 rise in cost.  We have worked diligently to keep our pricing down by going out of our way to get good quality ingredients at better prices.  This sometimes means spending hours on the phone or online and even driving hours just to maintain affordable pricing for our customers.  To say it’s exhausting is an understatement, but it is definitely worth it.
Our customers are our number one priority, so we ask you to be patient and understanding during this time.  While many of our prices have remained the same for several years, we have had to raise some prices.  We also ask that everyone be kind and understanding to not only our staff, but to the staff at every business you patronize.  We are all in the same boat.
One benefit to being 75 years old, is that there aren’t many firsts for us.  We have been through this before and many trials and tribulations have been passed down through the three generations here at Dukes.  We are very optimistic that all of us will get through these times and come out stronger on the other side.
So yes, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Thank you,
Baker Ben