All Foodservice articles
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NewsKepak enters food-to-go market with Summit Foods acquisition
Rustlers owner has acquired the Preston-based food-to-go specialist Summit Foods as it looks to expand its reach in the convenience sector
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NewsThe Nero Group acquires London-based FCB Coffee
FCB Coffee will sit alongside the group’s other brands, including Caffe Nero, Coffee #1 and Harris + Hoole, and comes shortly after the acquisition of 200 Degrees
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NewsFlour Power Group, Macphie and Macpac name new hires
New hires have been named including a managing director for Patisserie Valerie and Bakers + Baristas operator and development chefs for Macphie
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NewsWhat does the Budget mean for Britain’s bakers?
The key announcements made by chancellor Rachel Reeves that will impact owners and operators of bakery businesses of all sizes
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NewsOpening Doors #13: new outlets unveiled by craft bakeries
A trio of businesses have launched first-time ventures into brick-and-mortar retail while others have expanded their shop estate or evolved their café
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NewsStarbucks acquires franchise group 23.5 Degrees
The acquisition of its largest UK franchisee means the coffee giant now has 500 company-owned stores in operation
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Product News10 terrifying sweet treats unveiled by bakers for Halloween 2024
Biscuits, cakes, doughnuts, cheesecakes, pastries, traybakes, and buns with are among the limited-edition baked goods set to scare up sales in the spooky season
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Product NewsBakery brands bring latest sweet innovations to market
From egg-free cakes and gluten-free brownies to limited-edition bagels and revamped macarons, check out the seven-strong batch of sweet bakery NPD
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NewsNew tipping law comes into force across foodservice sector
Workers at the likes of bakery cafés and coffee shops can now bring a claim to an employment tribunal should their bosses fail to share all tips and services charges with them
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough ventures into food-to-go with toasties and hot rolls
The range is manufactured by Around Noon and features Jason’s Sourdough ciabattin and rolls with a variety of on-trend and classic fillings
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NewsOpening Doors #12: craft bakeries expand their shop estates
A half dozen bakery brands are serving up fresh artisanal goods to new customers and communities across the nation
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NewsTwo Magpies Bakery rebrands Holt café to tap into on-the-go market
North Norfolk site has transitioned to the Mini Magpies format, focusing on baked goods and drinks for takeaway customers
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Product NewsJacob’s, Pukka, Frank Dale and Subway unveil new savoury baked goods
Oven-baked biscuits, spicy pastries and bread, and puff pastry tarts make up the savoury products recently rolled out by bakery brands
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NewsViva viennoiserie: how bakers can tap into Britain’s passion for pastries
Quality classic viennoiserie, new flavours, and value offerings can help bakers grab a share of the UK’s high-flying pastry market, according to recent research by Délifrance
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Product NewsCountry Choice unveils new Boston’s Doughnuts brand and sourdough items
In-store bakery and foodservice supplier launches a branded range of hand-topped, puddle, and filled ring doughnuts as well as seven new sourdough products
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NewsPret sales jump 10% in first half of 2024 as £250m of new capital raised
Continued international expansion and improved same-store sales are behind latest double-digit growth posted by the food-to-go retailer
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NewsBirds Bakery unveils new lunch range and extended opening hours
Two thirds of the family-run bakery’s stores will now be open on Sundays as it looks to provide greater convenience for customers
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NewsSourdough Sophia raises £500k via crowdfunding to power expansion
London-based craft bakery business looks to extend its retail estate up to five shops, all supplied by its new central production unit in Islington
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NewsPrima Bakeries Group acquires biscuit maker Furniss of Cornwall
Bakery manufacturer adds the brand to its Cornish portfolio with all staff joining its Employee Owned Trust and investments in its Redruth production site forthcoming
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NewsCornish Bakery confirms four new shops as part of 2024 estate expansion
New Nottingham outlet sees the independent bakery chain hit the 65-site mark with openings in Taunton, Winchester, Chelmsford, and Milton Keynes set for later this year