All NPD articles – Page 5
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Interview
My bakery job: Elliot Cantrell, head of NPD at BakeAway
“Trying to develop the perfect chocolate cookie for our shelf life is probably the hardest one we’ve done,” reveals the head of NPD at the pastry and dough supplier
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Product News
Country Choice unveils new Boston’s Doughnuts brand and sourdough items
In-store bakery and foodservice supplier launches a branded range of hand-topped, puddle, and filled ring doughnuts as well as seven new sourdough products
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Product News
Holland’s Pies launches new frozen sausage rolls, bakes, wraps, and puddings
Savoury pastry specialist is looking to grow brand presence outside of its Lancashire stronghold with a new product range available at selected retailers nationwide
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Product News
Craft bakers roll out limited-edition loaves for Sourdough September 2024
Ancient grains and ale, figs and walnuts, and charcoal powder are among the inclusions of new sourdough loaves created for the month-long celebration by the Real Bread Campaign
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News
Birds Bakery unveils new lunch range and extended opening hours
Two thirds of the family-run bakery’s stores will now be open on Sundays as it looks to provide greater convenience for customers
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Promotional feature
Why equipment versatility is vital for smaller bakeries and bakery NPD
Labour shortages and rising costs, coupled with the need to deliver continuous NPD, mean that bakers need to streamline processes to ensure optimum efficiency – and versatile equipment is key.
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Product News
Warburtons rolls out Belgian waffles and sesame bagel thins
Bakery giant looks to tap into the growing popularity of waffles with new Pearl Sugar and Choc Chip varieties, while adding sesame to its thin bagels range
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Product News
Gail’s Bakery unveils new sourdough and focaccia loaves
Grains including emmer, spelt, rye, and barley as well as regenerative flour have been added to the loaves to help improve health and sustainability credentials
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Product News
Waitrose caters for festive feasts with Christmas 2024 bakery range
Adorable Santa-themed snacks, ‘boujee boozy’ cakes, and sparkling desserts are among the bakery items set to shine in retailer’s yuletide line-up
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News
Pret, Costa, and Ole & Steen unveil bakery NPD in autumn 2024 menus
Cardamom buns, hot breakfast ciabattas, and maple treats are among the new seasonal products coming to high streets
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News
Hovis launches premium white Farmhouse Batch loaf
The bakery brand said research showed shoppers want a premium alternative to everyday white loaves at an accessible price point
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News
Samworth Brothers: five things we learned from its annual review
From marketing successes to major investments, 2023 was a significant year for the Ginsters and Soreen owner
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Feature
Inside Lidl’s strategy for in-store bakery (and how suppliers can help)
Special guests, limited-edition doughnuts, and promotional activity have helped Lidl secure a sizeable slice of the in-store bakery market
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News
Finsbury partners with Disney, Mary Berry, and Gordon’s for licensed cakes
A Moana Celebration Cake rolls out this month ahead of the release of Disney’s Moana 2 movie
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Product News
From spiced to spicy: Greggs unveils new bakery items for autumn 2024
An All-Day Breakfast Baguette, a Mexican Bean & Spicy Cheese Flatbread, and a Pumpkin Spice Doughnut are among the debutants on the chain’s latest seasonal menu
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News
Christmas bakery ranges 2024
There are hoards of new sweet and savoury baked goods being unwrapped by retailers for Christmas 2024
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News
Food-to-go supplier Simply Lunch opens innovation centre in Croydon
The centre features a fully equipped kitchen and mock retail environment to help the food-to-go supplier keep up with evolving consumer needs
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Interview
My bakery job: William Leet, David Wood Baking
“Enter as many competitions and go to as many baking industry events as possible,” is the advice William Leet offers up-and-coming talent as he shares his experiences
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Product News
Warburtons bulks up Protein range with soft pittas and flatbreads
Both products are baked with a blend of pulse flours and linseed to offer eight grams of protein per item as well as being high in fibre and vegan
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Feature
Bakery trends set to create a howling Halloween in 2024
The spooky season is expected to be bigger than ever this year with bakery trends including wallet-friendly options and familiar favourites with a terrifying twist