All articles by Amy North – Page 6
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Afternoon tea trends: what’s hot in 2024 and beyond?
Bridgerton-themed delights, seasonal creations, and international flavours are among the top trends in the afternoon tea world although several debates continue to rumble around scones
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Product News
Krispy Kreme revamps core range with on-trend doughnuts
Vegan-friendly options in the form of Salted Caramel Sensation and Cookies & Kreme have been added to the line-up alongside Blueberry Bubble Bliss and other on-trend flavours
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Superloaf secures listings with Morrisons and Sainsbury’s amid UPF debate
Following the end of its exclusivity deal with M&S, the gut-healthy bread brand has secured nationwide listings with Morrisons and Sainsbury’s
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Co-op adds in-store bakery items to meal deals
Croissants, cruffins and pastry crowns are among the bakery items to be included in the meal deal as a side/snack with Co-op looking to extend the offering beyond lunch
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Hill Biscuits investor LDC exits after seven years
Manchester-based biscuit manufacturer poised to accelerate growth as private equity investor sells its shares to Cerealto UK for an undisclosed sum
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Pizza deals and evening sales drive growth at Greggs
New products, pizza deals, and evening sales are among the drivers of growth at Greggs which saw a 13.8% increase in sales for the first half of 2024
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Cotswold bakery launches coffee club for £30 a month
Huffkins has unveiled a Coffee Club which allows subscribers to redeem up to three drinks a day for a fixed monthly price. The move comes shortly after Pret made major changes to its coffee subscription
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Greencore upgrades full-year outlook after ‘excellent’ quarter
Adjusted operating profit for the full financial year is expected to reach £88-90m, ahead of previous expectations, following progress in Q3
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Meet the brands shaking up the bread market
Meet the hopefuls looking to steal a slice of the market with innovative lines, healthier products, and sustainable options
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News
Contestants wanted for next series of Bake Off: The Professionals
Pastry chefs from across Britain are encouraged to apply for an appearance in the tenth series of the show
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Investment pays off for Birds Bakery as revenue rises 15.1%
Food-to-go and coffee were high on the agenda for 2023 helping to boost revenue but profits were dampened by rising costs
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Product News
Pladis answers Jaffa Cake debate with new campaign
McVitie’s owner addresses the age-old debate over whether Jaffa Cakes are a cake or a biscuit with a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign
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Pret announces major changes to coffee subscription service
A ‘new and simpler’ offer will be introduced from September which will see Club Pret subscribers receive 50% off up to five barista-made drinks a day for £10
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Mr Kipling among ‘standout performers’ for Premier Foods
Sales for the Sweet Treats division rose 3.5% with the manufacturer citing competitive promotional pricing of brands as a contributor
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Yorkshire Handmade Pies aims to raise £100k via crowdfunding
Piemaker plans to use funds to move to a larger production site which could boost capacity from 12,000 pies a week to 50,000
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Paul UK seeks turnaround with store revamps amid rising costs
Unsustainably high utility costs and a minimum wage increase impacted Paul UK’s profitability but it has a plan, which includes store refurbishments, to help it bounce back
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Scotland Food & Drink launches net zero guide for businesses
Called ‘Navigating Net Zero Handbook’, the free guide breaks down key net zero terms and offers practical advice to support businesses in their sustainability efforts
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Baker & Baker commits to using cage-free eggs by 2028
European bakery manufacturer is transitioning to eggs that have been produced in a barn or free-range environment across its entire portfolio
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Greggs unveils plans for national distribution centre in Kettering
Planning permission is being sought for the centre at Symmetry Park which, if approved, will be operational in the first half of 2027
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UK Flour Millers offers consumers peek inside industry
Video series explores the the milling process as well as topics including food security, sustainability, food heroes, and feeding the nation