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Caffè Nero announces change of UK leadership amid strong Q3 sales performance
Will Straton-Morris has stepped down as UK CEO of the coffee chain to become chief business development officer at a time when it reports 8% sales growth for the third quarter
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Brits brewing more love for coffee shops and bakery cafés
Latest report from bakery supplier Délifrance highlights the “great opportunity to capture customers through an innovative food offering” at UK foodservice outlets
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Product News
New York Bakery launches bagel range with added functional benefits
Grupo Bimbo-owned bagel brand rolls out new Lighter, Fibre Plus, and Protein Boost variants along with its biggest marketing push since 2020
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Flavourful and sustainable bakes unveiled in Gail’s summer 2025 menu
High-end bakery chain has launched a new sourdough loaf along with seasonal sandwiches, savoury pastries, and sweet treats across its shop estate
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Fox’s Burton’s Companies assumes UK distribution of Royal Dansk Butter Cookies
Manufacturer behind sweet snacking brands like Fox’s Fabulous, Maryland, and Jammie Dodgers is looking to grow the UK’s butter cookie market further with the Danish brand
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Griddle growth supported by £500k funding round and new senior hires
HFSS-compliant frozen waffle brand completes second funding round to help further scale its operations as it adds around 300 Tesco stores to its list of stockists
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Juvela launches gluten-free brand Oaf and £1.5m allergen-free site
New strategic retail-facing range featuring three gluten-free loaves and pizza bases has been rolled out at Tesco, while the manufacturer has opened a new production site in Pontypool
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My bakery job: Jo Garner, head baker, Hello Jojo
”A great attitude and work ethic can often trump experience,” says Garner, who transferred her jewellery crafting skills into a baking career working at high-end restaurants
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Product News
Sweet tastes of summer: bakers roll out new cakes, tarts, doughnuts, and more
Wallet-friendly cake pops, decadent cream cakes and doughnuts, nostalgic tarts, and gelato-stuffed croissants are among the sweet bakery innovations
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M&S accelerates Food store openings featuring Coffee Bakery concept
Located in former Homebase sites across England, the new M&S Food stores will feature the Coffee Bakery concept where barista-made coffee stations are placed next to in-store bakeries
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The Almond Thief goes into liquidation with two Devon shops closed
Craft bakery firm, which specialised in sourdough loaves and pastries made from locally farmed and milled heritage wheat, has ceased trading at its sites in Dartington and Totnes
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Feature
From niche to necessity: why free-from bakery is outpacing the market
UK consumers spent £24.7m more on free-from baked goods via supermarkets last year as leading producers step up their NPD game and retailers enhance store fixtures to cater to demand
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Leadership movers: Ole & Steen, Pret, and TraceGains announce senior hires
Bakery brands and ingredients platform have appointed new leaders to cover roles in marketing, business development, and sales, as well as board chairman
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Product News
Crosstown unveils botanicals inspired doughnut and cookie range
Called Botanarchy, the ‘floral forward’ range is designed to bring a disruptive twist to bakery with flavours including lavender crème brûlée and jasmine & rhubarb
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Lola’s Cupcakes teams up with Disney on a whole new world of sweet treats
New brand licence partnership sees the London-based chain unveil cakes and cupcakes decorated in Frozen, Moana, Toy Story, Cars, Lilo & Stitch, and The Lion King themes
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Greggs sales heating up in 2025 as menu innovations drive growth
Bakery chain reports sales of £784m for the 20 weeks to 17 May 2025 with like-for-like sales growth improving from 1.7% in the first 9 weeks of the year to 2.9%
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Product News
Food-to-go supplier Simply Lunch launches new premium handmade range
A Chicken, Chorizo & N’Duja Foccacia and a Veggie New Yorker Pretzel are among 30 new convenience items rolled out by the Croydon-based supplier
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Pladis rolls out revamped Better Biscuits platform for convenience retailers
McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s supplier has relaunched its platform helping convenience owners to quickly finesse their snacking fixtures
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Opening Doors #16: craft bakeries launch brand new retail shops
Businesses spanning the length of the country, from London to the Scottish Highlands, have unveiled new sites to tap into fresh customer bases
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Interview
My bakery job: Aaron Wallace, creative and content lead, Dougie’s Goodies
The 27-year-old videographer is tasked at bringing the Northern Irish sweet treat brand to life visually through content displayed across its high street bakeries, retail partner stores, and online