Moroccan bakery owners are planning a protest on October 16 to express their concerns over the sector's deteriorating economic conditions. The protest is attributed to the chaos caused by 'shop bakeries', which operate without licenses and fail to maintain health safety standards. This has led to a significant increase in production costs and unfair competition, resulting in bankruptcies and the closure of many bakeries. The National Federation of Bakeries and Confectioneries has postponed any decision on increasing the price of basic bread, awaiting an outcome from a meeting with relevant government sectors. The federation is also engaged with the Competition Council and the Ministry of Interior to address these issues.