All Foodservice articles – Page 2
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NewsCoffee is a ‘major factor’ in choice of bakery outlet, research finds
Almost half of consumers polled buy coffee from a bakery or sandwich shop once a month, and a fifth of 25 to 34-year-olds do so once a week, according to Lincoln & York’s research
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NewsE5 Bakehouse staff secure union recognition in historic move for bakery sector
Agreement between the independent business and its employees sees them now have a formal route to negotiate pay, hours, and working conditions
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Product NewsBooker unveils new bakery lines as part of frozen dessert range relaunch
Pistachio, Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade and Chocolate Fudge Traycake are among the new on-trend, easy-to-serve desserts launched by the wholesale distributor
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NewsFinsbury invests millions in Kara Foodservice factory in Manchester
The site, which produces bread rolls for hospitality and other markets, is being enhanced with a robotic water splitter and major upgrade to the pizza dough line
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Product NewsCursed creations: sweet bakery innovation for Halloween 2025
It’s been all sweet and sinister at bakeries, with NPD teams witchcrafting the likes of creepy cakes, blood-curdling brownies, dastardly doughnuts, and more
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Product NewsPizzas, pies, and pastries: bakery brands unveil savoury NPD
A steak & Guinness pie, a Thai red chicken curry filled pastry, and a chicken tikka pork pie with mango chutney are among the latest savoury bakery innovations
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NewsDates revealed for National Doughnut Week 2026
The latest edition of annual fundraising event – sponsored by CSM Ingredients and raising funds for The Children’s Trust – will take place from 16 to 24 May next year
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NewsGreggs falls behind target for shop openings in 2025
Food-to-go giant expects to open around 120 net new shops this year, behind its previous target of 140 to 150
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Product NewsSweet treats unveiled for consumers to cosy up to in sweater weather
A pumpkin & dulce de leche doughnut, a coconut & winter melon mooncake, and a pecan, salted caramel & marmite blondie are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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NewsCaffè Nero, Costa, M&S Café, Pret, and Starbucks roll out bakery NPD for autumn
Pugliese flatbread, hot honey and Marmite toasties are among the treats set to tempt shoppers this season
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NewsPretzel tie-up: Ditsch strengthens UK presence with WorldBake acquisition
German pretzel specialist Ditsch has acquired Kettering-based frozen bakery supplier WorldBake and created a new company, Ditsch UK
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NewsOpening Doors #19: new retail shops unveiled by craft bakery brands
Check out the trio of London launches, as well as estate expansions across the South, Midlands, and north West, plus a new site in west Wales
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NewsCheez-It UK sales hit £24m in first year
Owner Kellanova said the brand has been selling the equivalent of one pack every two seconds
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InterviewMy bakery job: Kirsty Peel, head of foodservice, Finsbury Food Group
Peel is experiencing a full circle moment with bakery manufacturer Finsbury, having joined as a graduate in 2006 and now managing its entire Foodservice team
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NewsCybake and Embargo enhance systems for bakers and foodservice operators
Cybake launches custom cake ordering module while Embargo announces integration with POS provider Square
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Feature SynopsesGail’s and Paul Bakery unveil autumn menu NPD
The seasonal treats include a squash & chipotle sourdough sandwich and an apple crumble éclair
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NewsPret to trial breakfast and lunchtime meal deals at UK stores
High street chain is testing a range of meal deals covering breakfast and lunchtime occasions as it reports a 10% rise in worldwide sales up to £1.2bn for its latest financial year
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FeatureFlavour, farming, and flour power: sourdough trends in 2025 and beyond
Demand for sourdough products is intensifying, affording many opportunities for bakers to capture incremental sales growth
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NewsFood and drink firms struggling to transform amidst labour challenges
A recent survey of C-suite executives across retail, life sciences, and manufacturing including bakeries found 43% saying biggest challenges were with their workforce
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Product NewsGreggs unveils £5 lunchtime meal deal and new products for autumn 2025
Food-to-go giant adds main, drink, and side meal deal to its offering as it rolls out autumnal NPD including a Chicken Fajita Bake