Retail
Bakkavor pizza workers in strike vote
Bakkavor has said it was “naturally disappointed” that 600 GMB members are to be balloted for strike action, in a dispute over pay.
Greggs looks to mitigate job loss impact
Greggs will look to do everything it can to mitigate the impact of job redundancies within the company, according to its chief executive.
Tesco sees 2.4% decline in LFL sales
Tesco has reported a 2.4% decline in like-for-like (LFL) sales during the Christmas period, according to latest results.
M&S records 1.5% LFL food increase for Christmas
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has seen a 1.5% increase in like-for-like (LFL) food sales during the Christmas period, according to its latest results.
Greggs forecasts more than 400 redundancies
Greggs has announced that more than 400 jobs are potentially at risk, due to structural changes to its supply chain and a reduction in general overhead costs.
Greggs sees 2.6% LFL increase in Q4
Greggs has seen an increase of 2.6% in Q4 like-for-like (LFL) sales following “strong demand” during the Christmas period, according to its latest trading results.
Piebury Corner eyes West End expansion
North London business Piebury Corner is hoping to expand with a restaurant, following three seasons of success.
Caffè Nero announces debt financing package
Caffè Nero has announced the agreement of a new debt financing package.
Co-op sees positive food sales over Christmas
The Co-operative Group has seen a like-for-like (LFL) sales increase of 1% during the Christmas period following strong food sales.
UK coffee shops to exceed 20,500 by 2018
The UK coffee shop market will exceed 20,500 outlets by 2018, according to latest reports.
Pasty Presto unveils new design
Cornish bakery Pasty Presto has started a “new Cornwall-inspired” rebrand across 29 shops throughout the UK.
Fletchers completes £1m expansion
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has completed a £1m expansion of its cold storage facilities at its dedicated foodservice business unit Kara.
Tiptree World Bread Awards 2014 open for entries
Entry is now open for the Tiptree World Bread Awards 2014.
Lola’s Cupcakes launches Underground cart
Lola’s Cupcakes has opened a cart at Kings Cross St Pancras London Underground station, with a further four planned for this year.
Fabulous Bakin’ Boys appoint new chief executive
Richard Cooper has been appointed chief executive of The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys, effective from January this year.
Warburtons to invest £20m in new plant
Warburtons has submitted for planning permission to build a £20m new plant at its Burnley bakery.
Jenkins Bakery opens new outlet
Jenkins Bakery has expanded with its 28th outlet in Porthcawl, South Wales.
United Biscuits brings back dunkable Digestives
United Biscuits is returning to the classic recipe for its McVitie’s Digestives, containing more saturated fat.
EasyJet founder to launch food store
EasyJet founder, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has announced the launch of a pilot grocer in Croydon, called easyFoodstore.
Strike action on the cards at Hovis Wigan?
The Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) is at loggerheads with Premier Foods over its decision to use agency staff at its Hovis factory in Cale Lane, Wigan.
BLT scoops nation’s favourite sandwich accolade
The BLT has been voted the UK’s favourite sandwich in a poll conducted by the British Sandwich Association.
Warburtons launches April Fool’s loaf
Warburtons has turned an April Fool’s joke into a reality by launching All-Ends, a loaf comprising solely of the crusts of Toastie product.
Kingsmill's Breakfast Squad
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Kingsmill embarks on breakfast programme for kids
Kingsmill has teamed up with the National Schools Partnership to educate school children about the nutritional benefits of breakfast.
Ocado sales growth slows
Online grocery company Ocado this morning reported a gross sales increase of 9.9% for its third quarter and added that year-to-date sales are running ahead by 11.3%.
Tesco supports hybrid food labelling
Tesco has decided to combine the “traffic light” colour-coding and Guideline Daily Amounts (GDA) formats for its future food labelling.
Bath cake firm expands business
The Bath Cake Company has opened a new sugarcraft shop in a bid to respond to the growing demand in bakery.
Greenhalgh’s links with brewer for new pie
Greenhalgh’s Bakery has teamed up with Bolton’s largest-capacity brewery to create a new savoury pie.
Virtual sandwich for Greggs’ UK stores
Greggs is continuing to invest in social media with the launch of an online sandwich competition.
GBBO champ launches London bakery
Edd Kimber, the first winner of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off in 2010, has set up a new bakery business in London.
One of the judges from this year's National Cupcake Championships, organised by British Baker, Kimber said he will be trialling the new Eddible Bakery business at Maltby Street market in Bermondsey, south London, on Saturday 8 September.
LFLs slow at Asda
Asda has reported a 0.7% rise in like-for-like sales (LFLs), excluding fuel and VAT, in its second-quarter trading results.
Brand fight back begins
Costa Coffee has come under fire recently from independent businesses in Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, who have expressed concern over a potential new outlet opening in the area.
July food sales show upward momentum
Food store sales value increased by 2.9% in July, compared to the same month last year, according to the latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Plans for Cornish pasty drive-thru
The team who set up The West Cornwall Pasty Company has dreamed up a new retail bakery concept – a pasty drive-thru.
Campden BRI hosts food legislation courses
Campden BRI has launched a series of training workshops designed to keep those in the food industry aware of the latest and most up-to-date legislation.
Worshipful Company makes TV appearance
The Master and the Court of the Worshipful Company of Bakers were featured on last night’s episode of The Great British Bake Off.
Patisserie Valerie launches gluten-free line
Patisserie Valerie is to target coeliacs and those suffering with allergies to gluten with a new range of products.
Greggs employee completes Olympic marathon
An employee from Greggs’ Aylesbury store in Buckinghamshire competed in one of the final events of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Anuradha Cooray represented his home country Sri Lanka last Sunday, as one of the finalists in the Men’s Marathon race, which took place around the streets of the capital.
UK revival for Dunkin’ Donuts
US-based Dunkin’ Donuts is looking to return to the UK market next year as part of a Europe-wide expansion plan.
Pie Face eyes up UK
An Australian bakery chain is set to expand into the UK market, according to the latest reports.
Tesco moves into coffee shop market
Tesco will challenge the likes of Starbucks and Costa Coffee as it opens a new high street coffee shop business, as part of a joint venture.
The Great British Bake Off returns
Series three of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off will air this Tuesday at 8pm testing 12 of the country's best amateur bakers.
Waitrose launches global food-to-go range
Waitrose has launched a new food-to-go range, inspired by street food from across the globe.
Paul UK hosts baguette relay
To celebrate the Olympic relay events today, Paul UK is holding its own 'baguette relay' between its two shops on the Strand near Charing Cross, London.
CSM's Olympic treats
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Olympic trading success for bakers
Customers have flocked to high street bakeries throughout the UK during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Despite reports of ‘ghost town’ scenes in the capital, Ken McMeikan, chief executive of Greggs, said last week’s sales at its London outlets were up over 10% on a like-for-like basis, while growth in shops near Olympic venues, rose between 30-80%.
Home-based baker’s deal with Tesco
Home-based business The Chocolate Brownie Company has struck a deal to supply 50 Tesco stores in Wales, on an introductory price promotion.
Record rainfall hits Greggs’ LFL sales
Greggs is looking to maximise on new markets and store formats, as like-for-like (LFLs) sales dropped 3.5% in the second quarter of 2012.
Greggs reaches 500,000 Facebook ‘likes’
Greggs has reached a social media milestone by accumulating more than half a million 'likes' on its Facebook page.
High street gluten-free bakery to open
The Foodamentalists will be opening a new gluten-free high street bakery this November.
Bakkavor pizza workers in strike vote
Bakkavor has said it was “naturally disappointed” that 600 GMB members are to be balloted for strike action, in a dispute over pay.
Greggs looks to mitigate job loss impact
Greggs will look to do everything it can to mitigate the impact of job redundancies within the company, according to its chief executive.
Tesco sees 2.4% decline in LFL sales
Tesco has reported a 2.4% decline in like-for-like (LFL) sales during the Christmas period, according to latest results.
M&S records 1.5% LFL food increase for Christmas
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has seen a 1.5% increase in like-for-like (LFL) food sales during the Christmas period, according to its latest results.
Greggs forecasts more than 400 redundancies
Greggs has announced that more than 400 jobs are potentially at risk, due to structural changes to its supply chain and a reduction in general overhead costs.
Greggs sees 2.6% LFL increase in Q4
Greggs has seen an increase of 2.6% in Q4 like-for-like (LFL) sales following “strong demand” during the Christmas period, according to its latest trading results.
Piebury Corner eyes West End expansion
North London business Piebury Corner is hoping to expand with a restaurant, following three seasons of success.
Caffè Nero announces debt financing package
Caffè Nero has announced the agreement of a new debt financing package.
Co-op sees positive food sales over Christmas
The Co-operative Group has seen a like-for-like (LFL) sales increase of 1% during the Christmas period following strong food sales.
UK coffee shops to exceed 20,500 by 2018
The UK coffee shop market will exceed 20,500 outlets by 2018, according to latest reports.
Pasty Presto unveils new design
Cornish bakery Pasty Presto has started a “new Cornwall-inspired” rebrand across 29 shops throughout the UK.
Fletchers completes £1m expansion
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has completed a £1m expansion of its cold storage facilities at its dedicated foodservice business unit Kara.
Tiptree World Bread Awards 2014 open for entries
Entry is now open for the Tiptree World Bread Awards 2014.
Lola’s Cupcakes launches Underground cart
Lola’s Cupcakes has opened a cart at Kings Cross St Pancras London Underground station, with a further four planned for this year.
Fabulous Bakin’ Boys appoint new chief executive
Richard Cooper has been appointed chief executive of The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys, effective from January this year.
Warburtons to invest £20m in new plant
Warburtons has submitted for planning permission to build a £20m new plant at its Burnley bakery.
Jenkins Bakery opens new outlet
Jenkins Bakery has expanded with its 28th outlet in Porthcawl, South Wales.
United Biscuits brings back dunkable Digestives
United Biscuits is returning to the classic recipe for its McVitie’s Digestives, containing more saturated fat.
EasyJet founder to launch food store
EasyJet founder, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has announced the launch of a pilot grocer in Croydon, called easyFoodstore.
Strike action on the cards at Hovis Wigan?
The Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) is at loggerheads with Premier Foods over its decision to use agency staff at its Hovis factory in Cale Lane, Wigan.
BLT scoops nation’s favourite sandwich accolade
The BLT has been voted the UK’s favourite sandwich in a poll conducted by the British Sandwich Association.
Warburtons launches April Fool’s loaf
Warburtons has turned an April Fool’s joke into a reality by launching All-Ends, a loaf comprising solely of the crusts of Toastie product.
Kingsmill embarks on breakfast programme for kids
Kingsmill has teamed up with the National Schools Partnership to educate school children about the nutritional benefits of breakfast.
Ocado sales growth slows
Online grocery company Ocado this morning reported a gross sales increase of 9.9% for its third quarter and added that year-to-date sales are running ahead by 11.3%.
Tesco supports hybrid food labelling
Tesco has decided to combine the “traffic light” colour-coding and Guideline Daily Amounts (GDA) formats for its future food labelling.
Bath cake firm expands business
The Bath Cake Company has opened a new sugarcraft shop in a bid to respond to the growing demand in bakery.
Greenhalgh’s links with brewer for new pie
Greenhalgh’s Bakery has teamed up with Bolton’s largest-capacity brewery to create a new savoury pie.
Virtual sandwich for Greggs’ UK stores
Greggs is continuing to invest in social media with the launch of an online sandwich competition.
GBBO champ launches London bakery
Edd Kimber, the first winner of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off in 2010, has set up a new bakery business in London.
One of the judges from this year's National Cupcake Championships, organised by British Baker, Kimber said he will be trialling the new Eddible Bakery business at Maltby Street market in Bermondsey, south London, on Saturday 8 September.
LFLs slow at Asda
Asda has reported a 0.7% rise in like-for-like sales (LFLs), excluding fuel and VAT, in its second-quarter trading results.
Brand fight back begins
Costa Coffee has come under fire recently from independent businesses in Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, who have expressed concern over a potential new outlet opening in the area.
July food sales show upward momentum
Food store sales value increased by 2.9% in July, compared to the same month last year, according to the latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Plans for Cornish pasty drive-thru
The team who set up The West Cornwall Pasty Company has dreamed up a new retail bakery concept – a pasty drive-thru.
Campden BRI hosts food legislation courses
Campden BRI has launched a series of training workshops designed to keep those in the food industry aware of the latest and most up-to-date legislation.
Worshipful Company makes TV appearance
The Master and the Court of the Worshipful Company of Bakers were featured on last night’s episode of The Great British Bake Off.
Patisserie Valerie launches gluten-free line
Patisserie Valerie is to target coeliacs and those suffering with allergies to gluten with a new range of products.
Greggs employee completes Olympic marathon
An employee from Greggs’ Aylesbury store in Buckinghamshire competed in one of the final events of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Anuradha Cooray represented his home country Sri Lanka last Sunday, as one of the finalists in the Men’s Marathon race, which took place around the streets of the capital.
UK revival for Dunkin’ Donuts
US-based Dunkin’ Donuts is looking to return to the UK market next year as part of a Europe-wide expansion plan.
Pie Face eyes up UK
An Australian bakery chain is set to expand into the UK market, according to the latest reports.
Tesco moves into coffee shop market
Tesco will challenge the likes of Starbucks and Costa Coffee as it opens a new high street coffee shop business, as part of a joint venture.
The Great British Bake Off returns
Series three of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off will air this Tuesday at 8pm testing 12 of the country's best amateur bakers.
Waitrose launches global food-to-go range
Waitrose has launched a new food-to-go range, inspired by street food from across the globe.
Paul UK hosts baguette relay
To celebrate the Olympic relay events today, Paul UK is holding its own 'baguette relay' between its two shops on the Strand near Charing Cross, London.
Olympic trading success for bakers
Customers have flocked to high street bakeries throughout the UK during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Despite reports of ‘ghost town’ scenes in the capital, Ken McMeikan, chief executive of Greggs, said last week’s sales at its London outlets were up over 10% on a like-for-like basis, while growth in shops near Olympic venues, rose between 30-80%.
Home-based baker’s deal with Tesco
Home-based business The Chocolate Brownie Company has struck a deal to supply 50 Tesco stores in Wales, on an introductory price promotion.
Record rainfall hits Greggs’ LFL sales
Greggs is looking to maximise on new markets and store formats, as like-for-like (LFLs) sales dropped 3.5% in the second quarter of 2012.
Greggs reaches 500,000 Facebook ‘likes’
Greggs has reached a social media milestone by accumulating more than half a million 'likes' on its Facebook page.
High street gluten-free bakery to open
The Foodamentalists will be opening a new gluten-free high street bakery this November.
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