All Foodservice articles
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NewsRoss Warnes named new UK & Ireland president at Pret
Former area vice president at Kraft Heinz will help spearhead Pret’s efforts to grow its market share, increase transactions, and deliver even greater value to customers
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NewsBirds Bakery sales take flight through product and store development
Derby-based bakery chain, which operates 62 shops across the Midlands, has enjoyed double-digit sales increases on popular lines whilst investing in NPD and site development
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough expands into wholesale with Booker listing
Listing will help Jason’s access a wide range of trade customers nationwide, including independent retailers and foodservice operators
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NewsOpening Doors #20: craft bakeries reveal new sites across the UK
New shops have been unveiled by craft bakery businesses all over the nation including brand new ventures or latest estate expansions
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Product NewsPieminister expands distribution for Handy Pies in Co-op and foodservice outlets
The four-strong range is supplied in heat-to-eat, fully recyclable packaging with 263 Co-op stores, Stonehenge, and certain Norse Airlines flights added to the list of stockists
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NewsWhich Wich appoints Seeds Consulting to lead UK franchise expansion
Partnership between London-based consultancy firm and American sandwich brand aims to support the strategic rollout across key regions nationwide
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FeatureFlavour, format, and flair: inside the evolution of modern-day pastries
Pastries are getting a makeover as bold flavours, inventive formats, and premium touches redefine what indulgence looks like on today’s bakery scene
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NewsCoffee shops and bakeries among favourite small businesses in the UK
Survey conducted by Small Business Britain found 32% of respondents saying they loved independent cafés and coffee shops, while 19% favoured their local bakeries
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NewsPret opens new travel hub sites as coffee-to-go trial ends
Food-to-go chain has partnered with Roadchef to open two new shops at Strensham Services whilst announcing the nationwide removal of Pret Express coffee machines
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NewsChange from day-one to six-month unfair dismissal policy welcomed
Labour government’s U-turn on its planned policy to grant employees the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first work day has been welcomed by bakery trade bodies
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OpinionHow Britain’s independent retail bakeries can win back trust
Scott Dawson, CEO of payments processor DECTA, explores the crisis of consumer confidence currently facing bakery SMEs and what they can do to survive
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Feature SynopsesJanuary 2026: Breakfast
Things are heating up in the breakfast market as out of home operators battle it out for a bite of the morning occasion
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Product NewsAuntie Anne’s and Which Wich team up with coffee companies
Pretzel specialist and sandwich brand partner with coffee firms to tap into the fast-growing UK coffee market
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FeatureMatch makers: how to elevate bakery sales with coffee pairings
The concept of curating a menu of premium bakery items paired with speciality coffees was highlighted at a recent event hosted by Lavazza in partnership with British Baker
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NewsStir Cambridge to open new bakery outlets at pace after crowdfunding success
Craft bakery business smashed its second crowdfunding campaign and plans to use funds to open new cafes, sandwich shops, and bite-sized stores across Cambridge
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FeatureThe loyal treatment: how UK bakeries are reaping rewards with apps
From purchase-led rewards to birthday treats, loyalty apps are changing how Brits buy from bakeries – but which brands are finding success via mobile platforms?
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NewsSilver Tree Bakery secures £250k loan to open new cafe and create 15 jobs
The family-run firm’s new 70-seater outlet at the Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield and provide the town with its first co-working space
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Product NewsDelice de France unveils twists on festive favourites in winter 2025 range
Christmas Pudding Baked Cheesecake, Spiced Stollen Muffins, Mince Pie Slices, and Christmas Cracker Rolls are among the limited-edition launches from the bakery supplier
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NewsGail’s MD: ‘We’re at the point of growing up the business’
Whilst speaking at MCA’s Innovation Conference, Gail’s new managing director Nick Ayerst revealed the bakery chain’s ambitions to eventually grow to 300 sites
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NewsDonutelier to open flagship site as it grows London presence
Doughnut and patisserie retailer announces new stores on The Strand and Oxford Street as it looks to affirm its position as one of the capital’s destination bakery businesses