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Product NewsJerk chicken, beef rendang, and double-sized pies: innovation for British Pie Week 2026
Globally-inspired recipes transposed into a pastry encased format are among some of the limited-edition pies launched for this week’s celebrations
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NewsGreggs results: what do the analysts say?
Bakery chain has been “unable to stay completely immune from the challenging outlook for food and drink retail” said one analyst, while another warns of risks in continuing estate expansion
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NewsGreggs profits hit by tough food-to-go market
Bakery chain’s preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2025 revealed underlying pre-tax profit had fallen by 9.4% to £171.9m
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Product NewsHeavenly Desserts expands into retail with traybake range
Premium dessert parlour chain has unveiled a three-strong range of take-home traybakes based on its most popular flavours as part of a new retail strategy
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NewsSuppliers unveil new training courses for pastry chefs and chocolatiers
Catering services provider Sodexo has relaunched its culinary academy while chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut has crated five new online courses for chocolatiers and pastry chefs
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NewsFarm shop acquisition primes Two Magpies Bakery for double-digit sales growth
East Anglian bakery chain has continued its expansion across the region with the purchase of a farm shop and café in Marlesford, Suffolk
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Product NewsHybrid hits and brand collabs lead latest sweet bakery launches
French toast waffles, cloud pancakes, and several collaborations with big chocolate brands are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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NewsTesco calls on brands to join latest Accelerator Programme
Retailer is looking for brands that demonstrate customer‑centric innovation, community & diversity, or planet‑first sustainability
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NewsIGD relaunching student programme to address labour and skills gaps in food industry
A new report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has higlighted a growing risk to national food security as a result of labour shortages despite unemployment being on the rise
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Product NewsSupermarkets unveil new hot cross buns for Easter 2026
Dessert flavours continue to dominate the hot cross bun scene as retailers opt for indulgence, with tiramisu and cherry Bakewell among the prevalent flavours
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NewsWomen-built bakery brands showcased in campaign at World Foods Market
Retailer has once again partnered with consumer movement Buy Women Built to celebrate female founders across the UK food and wellness industry, including those behind bakery brands
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NewsGreat Balls of Flour eyes bigger slice of pizza dough market via equipment investment
York-based business has worked with the Yorkshire and Humber regional division of Made Smarter to identify the need for a new automated packaging line to boost output
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NewsInvestment pays off for Pukka as sales and profit grow
Latest financial results for the Leicestershire-based pie and savoury pastry specialist shows a 4% increase in turnover and a 27% leap in operating profit to £5.6m
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NewsHalf of small food manufacturers saw conditions deteriorate in ‘golden quarter’
Lifting of uncertainty around the Autumn Budget provided some relief to businesses including bakeries but 50% of small firms thought things had gotten worse in Q4 compared to Q3
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NewsFood Standards Scotland launches consultation on allergen information
The 12-week consultation seeks views on how allergen and ingredient information is provided by food businesses in the non-prepacked sector, including cafés and bakeries
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NewsNPD powers growth at biscuit manufacturer Fox’s Burton’s Companies
Biscuit manufacturer – which was formed when Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits merged in early 2022 – boosted operating profit by nearly £20m
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NewsFinal chance to enter Britain’s Best Cake 2026
Entrants have until midnight tonight (23 February) to get their entries in for the competition
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Product NewsGail’s wakes up to flavour this spring with new buns, cakes, and cookies
A Taleggio & Mushroom Savoury Bun, a Malted Chocolate & Stout Cake, and a filled cookie are the new seasonal bakery creations from the high street café chain
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NewsMore than 16,000 Costa baristas to receive 4.1% pay increase
From 1 April 2026 Costa’s baristas will earn £13.12 per hour, up from £12.60 per hour, with team members in London receiving an extra £1 an hour
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NewsChocolate alternative Win-Win signs UK distribution deal and launches bake-stable chips
Exclusive partnership with ingredients supplier Keylink will see cocoa-free products distributed across the UK with a new range of chocolate chips unveiled for bakers