Graz bakery sells sourdough bread for 60 dollars in New York

A bakery originating from Graz, Austria, is selling sourdough bread for approximately 60 dollars per loaf at its Manhattan, New York location. This represents a significant price difference compared to its Austrian branches, where the same bread costs less than 13 euros.

Analysts suggest the high price in the United States may be driven by the scarcity of food products made with minimal, natural ingredients. In the U.S., certain additives, such as chemicals used for bleaching flour, are permitted, whereas such practices are prohibited in several European countries. This regulatory difference contributes to the perception of European-style bread as a luxury good in the American market.