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NewsAsda trials single serve pastry counter in 109 stores
Fixtures are being rolled out in 109 stores to sell single serve sweet and savoury pastries as well as sweet treats for under £1 per item
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NewsKnead Bakery targets 100-shop estate across the southwest by 2045
Craft bakery business has big ambitions having just opened its fourth and biggest site to date in Oxford plus another in Tewkesbury coming next month
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Product NewsCo-op jumps on hottest trends for summer 2025 bakery launches
From spicy savouries to wraps with dips, sweet treat hybrids to seasonal fruit-filled desserts, Co-op is warmly embracing bakery trends in its summer range
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Product NewsM&S and Subway launch sandwich twists on traditional British summer dessert
Japanese sandos are the inspiration behind the new Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme Sandwich at M&S, while Subway is giving away Strawberries & Cream Subs as a Wimbledon-themed promotion
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NewsDoughGirl expands bakery following TikTok Shop success
Lincolnshire-based business has invested £250k to increase its production capacity six-fold with continued sales growth supporting plans to further expand the site
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NewsJones Village Bakery invests £47m on new production line and factory in Wrexham
Welsh manufacturer is spending £20m on installing a morning goods line at its main bakery and £27m on a new facility located at the site where its flagship bakery burnt down in 2019
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NewsNew guidance helps Northern Irish bakers cut sugar and salt from pancakes
The Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland partnered with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise to launch new pancake reformulation technical guidance
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NewsGreggs unveils innovative sustainability solutions at first Eco Drive-Thru
The opening builds on the success of Greggs’ first Eco-Shop in 2022, from which elements have now been rolled out to over a quarter of its shop portfolio
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NewsHill Biscuits breaks 170-year sweet habit by expanding into savoury crackers
Source: Hill Biscuits Hill Biscuits has launched its first-ever savoury product in 170 years of bakery manufacturing. The Manchester-based firm revealed it partnered with Cerealto UK – the company that acquired the majority of its shares from LDC last year – to introduce a new line of ...
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Product NewsBakery while the sun shines: Wenzel’s and Sponge roll out new seasonal ranges
Dubai chocolate, American-style delis, and British beach holidays are among the inspirations behind new summertime NPD from the bakery chain and online retailer
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NewsThe winner takes it all: Abba Cakes thrives after Britain’s Best Cake 2025 win
The aftermath of winning the competition saw the Wirral-based business enjoy local, national, and international media coverage, queues down the street, and even a visit from the mayor
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NewsKingsmill drops wholegrain nutritional claim for 50/50 loaves in marketing
Bread brand has removed a marketing claim that its 50/50 loaf contains ‘50% of your daily wholegrain in 2 slices’ following a complaint by the Real Bread Campaign to the ASA
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NewsAfternoon delight: new report reveals out-of-home sweet bakery opportunities
Appetite is rising for cookies, muffins, and doughnuts, especially as an afternoon treat, finds latest research published by Nestlé Professional
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NewsCoffee shops streamline menus to compete with food-to-go
However, the latest Menu Tracker Quarterly Download from Lumina Intelligence also highlights a steep increase in the average price of food items through this channel
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NewsCo-op switches mini bakery bites packaging to cut 18 tonnes of plastic
Described as a ‘first-to-market innovation’, the convenience retailer is switching from traditional plastic tubs to a bag-in-a-box format for its mini bite bakery range
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NewsMimi’s Bakehouse founder wins £100k at disabled entrepreneurs awards
Michelle Phillips, who lives with multiple sclerosis, will use the money to refurbish the business’ cafes and create products with a longer shelf life to help it access new revenue streams
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NewsDanish bakery Ole & Steen reaps rewards of refocused strategy
EBITDA rose by 25% to £4.9m while turnover also increase 5% as the firm invested in its production facility, extended its opening hours, and embraced seasonal NPD including a new range of open rye sandwiches
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Product NewsTesco unveils on-trend desserts, pizzas, and Italian breads for summer
Zesty citrus, rich chocolate, and pistachio are among flavours featuring in new seasonal desserts, while premium pizzas and breads take inspiration from Italian regions
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Product NewsDeli Kitchen introduces new naans, pinsa, buns, crumpets, and snack breads
Signature Flatbreads-owned retail is tapping into trends for world flavours and healthier baked goods with its six-strong line-up of ‘beyond core bread’ NPD
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NewsUK food and drink manufacturers slashing sugar and salt, finds report
The Food and Drink Federation reports that sugar, salt, and calories in products made by its members have been reduced by around a third over the past decade
