All Foodservice articles
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NewsFoodservice operators urged to respond to zero hours consultation
Businesses including bakery cafes have until 25 August to make their voices heard on proposed changes to Employment Rights Act regarding zero hours contracts and shifts
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Product NewsInto the mix: bakery ingredients suppliers unveil latest innovations
A dough relaxer, trending flavour, nutrient-rich gels and mixes, and a kaleidoscope of crumbs and icing sugars have been unveiled for UK bakers
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FeatureGLP-1s, Gen Z, and drama: afternoon tea trends for 2026 and beyond
From grandmacore-inspired nostalgia to immersive themed experiences, and those that cater to mindful eating, afternoon tea is evolving to attract a new generation of consumers
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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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NewsOpening Doors #25: new locations launched by craft bakery brands
From a timber-framed structure to an elegant kiosk hosting theatre-led treat creations, craft brands have developed new spaces to sell their baked goods
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NewsHambleton Bakery operator secures refinancing package
Hart Hambleton group said funding will maintain operations while opening up opportunities for future growth
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NewsHow Greggs is helping the Met crack down on retail crime
The chain is submitting CCTV footage, witness statements and other evidence directly to police to enable them to build cases more quickly
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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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NewsHaywood & Padgett turnover up but margins take dip
Scone specialist makes significant investment into expansion of foodservice sector sales and export market
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Jennifer MacPherson, learning & development manager, Birds Bakery
MacPherson has lead the implementation of a new learning management system for over 1,000 employees at the growing Midlands bakery chain
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NewsSysco GB becomes first wholesale supplier to join Zero Carbon Forum
The not-for-profit organisation’s collaborative model helping businesses reach net zero is being extended from the hospitality and brewing sectors and into the food and drink supply chain
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NewsGreggs remains ‘go to’ destination for food to go as profits soar in H1 2026
The bakery chain’s value proposition continued to resonate with customers as it again outperformed the wider out-of-home market in the first half of 2026
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NewsDomino’s Cheeky Little Pizza ad banned under new HFSS advertising restrictions
Complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority led to the pizza company conceding that its Sausage & Bacon Cheeky Little Pizza was ’less healthy’ and withdrawing its adverts
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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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NewsHarlech Foodservice targets £120m turnover via site expansion in Wales
Gwynedd-based, family-run wholesaler plans to spend £2m on new warehousing and freezer facilities at its Llanystumdwy headquarters and a further £1.5m on delivery vehicles
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NewsTech support for bakers: new ovens, chillers, scales, software and more launched
New tools unveiled by bakery equipment suppliers look to improve productivity, efficiency, accuracy, safety, and compliance
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NewsCornish Bakery reveals four new 'bespoke-for-the-community' locations
The business is aiming to create a collection of ‘high-end, individually curated, bespoke-for-the-community bakeries that are united by a shared philosophy instead of a shared template’.
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NewsWarburtons supports opening of Community Shop in Bolton
Community Shop supermarkets redistribute surplus products that are in-date and safe to consume