Celebrity baker Markus Hurskainen, a judge on the show 'Koko Suomi leipoo', expresses concern over the potential cessation of powdered or granulated sugar production in Finland, describing it as a substantial blow to the baking industry. With many bakeries committed to using Finnish raw materials, Hurskainen emphasizes that they would have to abandon local sourcing, reformulate recipes, and redesign packaging, which is a complex and formidable challenge.

Hurskainen highlights that while substitutes may be found globally, using imported sugar is not the same as relying on local Finnish products. As a baker, he considers it a point of pride to use domestic ingredients, adding that if production halts in Finland, many would lose their jobs, further stressing the economic implications of the situation.

The celebrity baker raises a critical point regarding the texture differences that might arise from using foreign powdered sugar compared to Finnish products, indicating that this transition is not merely logistical but impacts the quality and consistency that bakers rely on. The situation underscores the interconnectedness of local agriculture and the baking industry, pointing to broader implications for job security and product quality in the Finnish market.