All NPD articles – Page 9
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Product News
Frostings, flavours, fibres, and sweeteners rolled out by ingredients suppliers
Innovative ingredients for UK bakers have been unveiled that look to support clean label, sustainability, and health claims or provide a sweet taste of nostalgia
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Product News
Bakery brands roll out new doughnuts, biscuits, and oat bars
From doughnuts for theme parks and weddings to biscuits for evening indulgences, a host of innovations has been unveiled by sweet bakery specialists
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News
Hotel Chocolat unveils eight new bakery items at cafés
Luxury chocolate brand has created new chocolatines, brownies, cakes, and savoury pastries inspired by dishes from its cacao farm restaurant in Saint Lucia
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News
Pizza deals and evening sales drive growth at Greggs
New products, pizza deals, and evening sales are among the drivers of growth at Greggs which saw a 13.8% increase in sales for the first half of 2024
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First-ever Bakery Brand of the Year finalists unveiled
Some of the UK’s fastest growing brands, brioche behemoths, and health innovators are in the running for this Baking Industry Award
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Baking Industry Awards finalists for 2024 revealed
All of the finalists across 12 categories have been revealed, with Online Bakery Business and Celebration Cake Maker completing the set
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Interview
My bakery job: George Tatlow, The Compleat Food Group
In this series, British Baker speaks to people from across the baking industry to find out about their career path, what their current job involves, and where they get their inspiration from
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News
New Bakery Product of the Year 2024 finalists unveiled
Exciting savoury flavour combinations, healthier crackers, a naan bread reimagined, and some delightful sweet treats have been selected as finalists for this category at the Baking Industry Awards
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News
McVitie’s and M&M brands unveil chocolate biscuit NPD
Pladis launches ‘most chocolatey’ McVitie’s digestive and cocoa Rich Tea as Mars woos younger shoppers with M&M cookie
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Pizza Hut launches new Handcrafted range at UK restaurants
Restaurant chain unveils three new recipes as part of its major brand reset for the summer season, with all staff trained in hand stretching pizza bases
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News
Pie Sports’ kebab pies secure return leg at Aldi Scotland
Retailer will welcome back the bakery snacks for another Specialbuy limited run after rapidly selling over 25,000 pies during the Euros last month
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Ulrick & Short unveils clean-label texturising range
Virtura Au is designed to be a functional alternative to psyllium husk in applications such as gluten-free goods
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US snack brand Cheez-It making UK debut
Kellanova said there is an opportunity to attract a younger audience looking for a cheese snack ‘that packs a punch’
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News
How fantasy themes can help conjure up bakery sales
From ’cosmic cakes’ to ’dreamy doughnuts’, fantasy-inspired product names can work their magic on bakery consumers
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News
Emily Stuart steps up to head of innovation at Pladis UK & Ireland
As the latest female to assume a leadership role at the snacking manufacturer, she will help identify and define opportunities to drive further growth
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Product News
Ginsters, Jacob’s, Warrens and more roll out new savoury baked goods
New pizzas, pasties, slices, and snacks comprise the latest round-up of savoury bakery innovations from brands
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Product News
Waitrose relaunches No.1 range with new pastries, pies, desserts and more
French-style pastries, Italian desserts, and elevated British recipes for pies and sandwiches are among the new bakery items being introduced to the retailer’s premium tier range over the coming months
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Product News
Sweet bakery launches: Milka pastries, Gold Digestives and more
A pastry swirled with Milka chocolate, a mash-up of McVitie’s Digestives and Gold Bars, and a trio of fruity Danishes make up the latest sweet bakery innovation
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Feature
Which trends are heating up bakery in summer 2024?
A summer of sport means there are opportunities aplenty for bakers to boost sales while the sun is (hopefully) shining. So, what trends will help keep sales hot?
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Product News
Planet Doughnut supplies thousands of Taylor Swift-inspired treats for Eras tour
Shrewsbury-based doughnut specialist creates limited-edition trio inspired by pop star’s albums and tour poster