All Coffee articles
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NewsBakers + Baristas signs five-year partnership with Miko Coffee
Agreement sees the Belgian coffee brand deliver a fully integrated beverage solution across the bakery and coffee chain’s estate of 62 locations throughout the UK and Ireland
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NewsCost pressures prompt diners to choose coffee shops over restaurants
CACI analysis finds spending in cafés and coffee shops grew 5% year-on-year as restaurants fell by 3%
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NewsBakery chain Merrie England closes after 60 years
Seven sites closed after soaring costs and drop in footfall claim West Yorkshire business
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InterviewRise and shine: how Cornish Bakery is reshaping the bakery landscape
As the independent chain launches its new Rise concept, the leadership team explain their thinking behind the blurring of lines between bakery, coffee shop, and casual dining
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NewsCustomer surge drives record sales for Danish bakery Ole & Steen
Rising customer numbers, product innovation, and growth across digital channels helped drive sales despite ongoing cost pressures
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Promotional featureHow retailers can differentiate with a top-quality coffee experience
Today’s consumers are increasingly seeking memorable experiences from their bakery, and offering high-quality coffee to complement their offer can create greater business value and repeat footfall.
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Product NewsNew summertime bites rolled out by Bakery 79, Costa, Gail’s, and Paul Bakery
A Parma Violet doughnut, chicken gyro, Italian tomato brioche bun, and pistachio pastel de nata are among seasonal innovations unveiled at coffee shops for summer
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NewsSilver Apples Bakery lands supply deal with coffee chain 92 Degrees
Stockport-based sweet treat specialist will supply the likes of Jammie Dodger Blondies, White Chocolate Biscoff Cookies, and Pistachio Cronuts to 92 Degrees’ estate of 22 outlets nationwide
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NewsOpening Doors #24: craft bakers launch new sites across the country
Basque cheesecakes, Japanese shokupan, and Parisienne baguettes are among the global offerings available at recently opened craft bakery shops
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NewsCosta Coffee to open in cinemas under new deal with Cineworld
Coffee behemoth will replace Starbucks in 26 cinema locations across the UK, with the first few stores due to be open by summer
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NewsOpening Doors #23: latest outlet launches from craft bakery brands
New stores helping meet demand for quality fresh bakery on the high street and other places include in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, York, and Leicester
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ReportsBakery Market Report 2026
The out of home bakery market is evolving with changing formats, menus, and more as operators adapt to overcome rising costs, staffing issues, and changing consumer habits
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NewsTim Hortons UK&I eyes coffee shop market gap as sales growth continues
Master franchisee for the Canadian coffee and quick-service restaurant brand in the UK and Ireland reports a fifth successive quarter of growth
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Product NewsCosta, Greggs, Pret, and Subway unveil new bakery items for spring 2026
Twists on Easter traditions, Asian-inspired sandwiches, and on-trend flavour sweet treats are among the seasonal bakery items launched at UK coffee and food-to-go chains
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NewsMore than 16,000 Costa baristas to receive 4.1% pay increase
From 1 April 2026 Costa’s baristas will earn £13.12 per hour, up from £12.60 per hour, with team members in London receiving an extra £1 an hour
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NewsIlly to launch self-service coffee machines into retail and foodservice
Italian coffee brand aims to have 1,000 machines in place over the next five years, with a focus on venues in the retail, foodservice, leisure, education, and convenience sectors
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NewsCornish Bakery unveils first Welsh site amidst six new openings
The new store in the North Wales tourist spot of Betws-y-Coed is set to become the chain’s largest property and a first home to its brand extension, ‘Rise by Cornish Bakery’
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NewsGreggs now largest chain in UK branded coffee shop market
Greggs has reached 2,737 outlets versus Costa Coffee’s 2,707 outlets, according to Allegra World Coffee Portal’s latest Project Café report
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NewsSales and profit surge at Cornish Bakery as owner slams hospitality rates
Fast-growing independent high street chain reported a 24% increase in revenue to £36.4m for accounts ending May 2025, with EBITDA up by 32% to £4.5m
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NewsCosta to open 30 more stores in Sainsbury’s by summer
Four more sites have already opened this year under the partnership, with plenty more in the works as Costa looks to make its coffee ‘more accessible than ever’