All Foodservice articles
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NewsCoughlans closure sparks fresh warnings over pressures facing craft bakers
Trade bodies and advocacy groups have reacted to the demise of the Croydon-based chain, calling it a stark reminder of the unprecedented pressures facing independent retail businesses
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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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NewsReport calls on food industry and government to help close the UK fibre gap
A new report from the British Nutrition Foundation highlights that taste preferences, cost concerns, and lack of knowledge are the biggest consumer barriers to increasing fibre intakes
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FeatureFrom Biscoff to Nutella: how big brands are powering bakery growth
Biscoff, Nutella, Marmite, and even Guinness are all lending their star power to bakery products as consumers seek comforting, familiar flavours and quality reassurance at every turn
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NewsBakeries and cafés shutter shops due to extreme temperatures
A raft of independent high street business has taken decisive action in response to a record-breaking heatwave scorching the nation this week
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NewsBlake’s Kitchen shifts bakery production into former Hobgoblin brewing site
Oxfordshire-based family-run bakery business is taking a ”truly ambitious and exciting step” with the opening of a new 9,000 sq ft centralised bakery and café in Witney
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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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Product NewsScone wild: National Trust cakes and bakes to be made with 100% Wildfarmed flour
From July, all handmade cakes and bakes, including the National Trust’s iconic scones, will be baked using Wildfarmed regenerative flour and oats
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Product NewsDelice de France unveils trio of Wildfarmed traycakes
Bakery supplier doubles its range of frozen traycakes made with Wildfarmed flour, embracing on-trend flavours such as dirty chai and matcha
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NewsGail’s to open its largest shop in London
The new 3,200 sq ft location at The Broadway in St James’s Park opens next month and will accommodate 74 covers inside and 25 outside
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NewsGreggs trials Express self-service concept with forecourt operator
Food-to-go giant has teamed up with franchise partner Motor Fuel Group to launch the first-ever Greggs Express self-service unit
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FeatureFrom indulgent innovation to grab-and-go: free-from cakes gear up for growth
Positive momentum has returned to the free-from cake category thanks to shifting consumer mindsets and bakers stepping up the quality and variety of their offerings
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Product NewsFrom roast duck to Biscoff: limited-edition eats for British Sandwich Week 2026
Hong Kong-style roast duck, Korean-style pork belly, slow-cooked beef, and even Biscoff spread are featured in the limited-edition creations marking the week-long event
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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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Product NewsTalking sweet: bakery brands unveil new cheesecakes, pastries, muffins, and cookies
Fruity cheesecakes, free-from doughnuts, pastries, and muffins, as well as cookies flavoured with a classic teatime treat are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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NewsCampaign group calls for tougher salt reduction targets after sandwich survey
Out-of-home sandwiches are generally saltier than those sold in supermarkets with some loaded with high levels of hidden salt, new research has found
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NewsEurostar Commodities opens School of Pizza in Yorkshire
Located at the supplier’s headquarters in Brighouse, the school is described as a state-of-the-art training, innovation, and collaboration space designed exclusively for food professionals
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NewsChicken roll launch supports 2026 trading improvement at Greggs
Like-for-like sales growth at the food-to-go chain has accelerated up to 3.3% for the past 10 weeks, with menu innovation proving a hit with customers
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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