All Foodservice articles – Page 18
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NewsPret injects £100m to help double its business in five years
Revenue for 2020 was down 58% on the previous year but trade is approaching pre-pandemic levels as Pret gets underway with the next phase of its transformation plan
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NewsFinsbury boosts sales and profits in pandemic recovery
Pre-tax profits rose to £17m thanks to year-on-year growth in its retail division while a slower recovery in foodservice is recorded
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NewsFerrero Foodservice makes bakery debut with Nutella Muffin
The product, intended as a breakfast item or snack, is aimed at operators looking to expand their food to go offering
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NewsGail’s owner sells stake to investment partnership
Bread Holdings, which is also the parent company of The Bread Factory, has struck a deal with Bain Capital Credit in partnership with Ebitda Investments
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NewsCosta store staff given 5% pay rise for pandemic efforts
Team members in UK company-owned outlets will receive increases of between 45p and 65p an hour in recognition of their work during the Covid-19 crisis
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NewsBakkavor revenue now exceeding pre-pandemic levels
The company’s half-year results show like-for-like sales of £924.9m, up 1.2% on the 2019 figure, and adjusted profit of £47m, a 63.8% rise on the equivalent 2020 period
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NewsBread Ahead to open site in Southwark Cathedral
The London bakery is to take up a six-month residency at the cathedral where it will serve seasonal menu items for breakfast and lunch
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AnalysisCan drive-thrus help bakery to move up a gear?
Businesses from coffee shops to traditional bakers are eyeing the potential of drive-thru locations as consumer habits change, but it’s a route that comes with challenges
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NewsPret plans more regional stores as focus shifts from cities
The food-to-go giant is looking to open 100 franchise shops and 100 of its own stores away from major commuter areas over the next two to three years
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Co unveils foodservice division
The company, which was bought by a holiding company of the Ferrero Group earlier this year, is eyeing growth in the out of home market with a new division and rebrand for its Bronte range
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NewsBatch Ventures-backed The Artful Baker unveils NPD
The Dorset-based bakery has rolled out its first new product since receiving a six-figure sum from the venture fund, which is supported by Warburtons
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Product NewsBridor partners with Pierre Hermé on premium pastry launch
The French bakery manufacturer has teamed up with the pastry chef to create a five-strong range of Viennese pastries with a focus on premium, natural ingredients
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NewsFood-to-go to recover earlier than expected, says IGD
The channel is predicted to return to pre-Covid levels by the second half of 2022, but some sub-sectors are performing better than others
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NewsBakkavor buoyed by second-quarter sales figures
The sandwich, dessert and pizza manufacturer said UK like-for-like sales increased 12% compared with the corresponding period of 2020
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NewsSummer bakery NPD: Danish delicacies to vegan snack bars
Fatherson, Oggs and Bridor are among the bakery brands to launch new products for the summer months
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NewsFinsbury Food Group records ‘almost pre-pandemic’ revenues
The bakery manufacturer’s update on trading for the full financial year shows the H2 figure was up 9.1% against the corresponding period for 2020
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NewsPidy takes aim at retail market with pastry cases range
The ready-to-fill pastry foodservice specialist is launching mini cups and vol-au-vent cases in packs of 12, available via Ocado
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NewsTrade bodies call for review of Covid-19 isolation rules
Scottish Bakers and the Craft Bakers Association have urged the UK and Scottish governments to revise the Track & Trace regulations to prevent business disruption
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NewsBakery ingredients delayed in transit due to driver shortage
EHL Ingredients says dried foods are stuck in ports because of the HGV crisis but the Federation of Bakers insists there is no impact on the supply of bread and baked goods
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NewsDawn adds gluten-free frozen muffins and brownie to line-up
The new range features filled muffins and brownies all individually wrapped in printed film with full nutritional information