All Foodservice articles
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Product NewsJerk chicken, beef rendang, and double-sized pies: innovation for British Pie Week 2026
Globally-inspired recipes transposed into a pastry encased format are among some of the limited-edition pies launched for this week’s celebrations
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NewsGreggs profits hit by tough food-to-go market
Bakery chain’s preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2025 revealed underlying pre-tax profit had fallen by 9.4% to £171.9m
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NewsFarm shop acquisition primes Two Magpies Bakery for double-digit sales growth
East Anglian bakery chain has continued its expansion across the region with the purchase of a farm shop and café in Marlesford, Suffolk
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Product NewsHybrid hits and brand collabs lead latest sweet bakery launches
French toast waffles, cloud pancakes, and several collaborations with big chocolate brands are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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NewsFood Standards Scotland launches consultation on allergen information
The 12-week consultation seeks views on how allergen and ingredient information is provided by food businesses in the non-prepacked sector, including cafés and bakeries
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Product NewsGail’s wakes up to flavour this spring with new buns, cakes, and cookies
A Taleggio & Mushroom Savoury Bun, a Malted Chocolate & Stout Cake, and a filled cookie are the new seasonal bakery creations from the high street café chain
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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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Product NewsPistachio doughnut kicks off NPD pipeline for Baker & Baker’s rebranded premium range
Relaunch of the sweet bakery manufacturer’s Black Label range aims to resonate more with retail and foodservice customers by tapping into social media-fuelled consumer trends
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Product NewsLovin’ from the oven: bakers craft new sweet treats for Valentine’s Day 2026
It’s all gone heart-shaped at bakeries across the country as they embrace the Valentine’s season with themed NPD
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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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Product NewsBooths aims to make café menus ‘irresistible’ with raft of new bakery items
Pistachio French Toast, an Eton Mess Filled Croissant, and a Chicken & Bacon Caesar Club are among the new bakery items recently launched at the high-end retailer’s cafés
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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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NewsOpening Doors #21: new craft bakery shops launched in and around London
Locations of new shops include in a market, shopping arcade, train station, and even a museum – most are estate expansions although there are some brand new ventures
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Product NewsNew year, new treats: brands roll out indulgent sweet bakery NPD
Strawberry Matcha Doughnuts, Golden Cinnamon Digestives, and Butterscotch & Pecan Knots are among the new sweet bakery goodies launched in 2026 so far
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NewsBakery favourites support strong Christmas trading at Tim Hortons
Master franchisee for the Canadian coffee and quick-service restaurant revealed sales at its 70 sites across the region had increased by 10% year-on-year during the festive period
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NewsGallery: peek inside the brand-new Claridge’s Bakery
Located behind London hotel Claridge’s, the bakery aims to celebrate the art of British baking with menu items including malt loaf, granary loaves, and Jammy Dodger Tarts
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FeatureA meal of two halves: how health and indulgence are reshaping breakfast
As the breakfast occasion stretches later into the morning and consumers juggle health goals with indulgent cravings, operators are rethinking their menus
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Gavin Johnston, head of bakery operations, Bettys
Johnston says his job at Harrogate craft bakery is about balancing traditional techniques with the demands of supplying five busy branches and a thriving online store