Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers Association (LCMA) has announced that prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolate, and other confectionery products will not be increased until May.

This was stated by representatives of the association during a discussion held yesterday (26) with the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe.

The meeting was convened to discuss the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on the confectionery industry in the country and how decisions taken by owners to manage the situation could affect consumers.

During the discussion, the Minister noted that the rising cost of consumer goods has already become increasingly burdensome for c...