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NewsBread Ahead to remain at Borough Market for ‘foreseeable future’
Craft bakery revealed it has now resolved the lease issue of its flagship store in central London, whilst continuing to expand both in the UK and abroad
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NewsThe Cookie Dealer seeks business partner to drive growth
Co-founders say they would ”rather own 50% of a huge brand than 100% of a smaller one”, whilst continuing to expand their sweet treat business through a new wholesale distribution venture
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Product NewsMini beef Wellingtons and amaretto mince pies: Co-op unveils Christmas 2026 bakery range
Bite-sized takes on British nostalgia and some global influences are featured in the Co-op line-up of new bakery items for Christmas
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Feature SynopsesJanuary 2027: Cake Trends Report
A closer look at the trends playing out on the UK cake market from wedding cakes to celebration cakes, lunchbox favourites, everyday treats, and more
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee accelerates expansion in southern England
A minimum of 39 new stores will be added to the firm’s estate over the next five years with a focus on high-footfall and high-traffic locations such as high streets and shopping centres
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Product NewsChristmas bakery ranges 2026
Festive bakery offerings are being unwrapped by major retailers and brands as they look to spread comfort and joy to one and all this Christmas
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Product NewsPistachio panettone and langoustine en croutes: Sainsbury’s unwraps Christmas 2026 bakery range
The retailer has elevated classic festive bakery formats with the likes of on-trend pistachio, responsibly sourced seafood, and lashings of chocolate and caramel
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Product NewsBone appétit: sweet bakery treats launched for Halloween 2026
The graveyard full of innovations range from dastardly doughnuts and cursed cupcakes to spooky cookies, monstrous macarons, and bone-chilling biscuits
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Product NewsBooker rolls out new Fihka bakery range for café operators
Supplied ambient and offering an extended shelf life, the 20-strong range include cookies, mini cakes, mini loaf cakes, blondies, shortbread bars, cannoli, muffins, and more
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FeatureCake it 'til you make it: the social media cake trends that have lasting appeal
Viral cake trends can help provide a global shop window to what’s possible, but how do brands translate a social media phenom into real-world sales?
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NewsGreencore reraises FY26 profit guidance as strides made in Bakkavor integration
The food-to-go manufacturing giant reported manufacturing volumes have grown ahead of the wider market during Q4 with pro forma revenue up by 4.5%
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Product NewsDelice de France unveils new seasonal treats and breads as Bridor updates pastries
Source: Delice de France Pistachio Croissant Frozen bakery suppliers Delice de France and Bridor have expanded or upgraded their product ranges to help drive sales and make operations easier at retailers, coffee shops, delis, hotels, and more. The Autumn/Winter 2026 catalogue from Delice de France contains new ...
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NewsCreams Café unveils new kiosk format rolling out at Cineworld sites
The first phase of the rollout will see five Creams kiosks open at Cineworld locations by the end of 2026, with plans to expand the partnership across additional complexes over time
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NewsDeals on meals: bakery brands unveil new product listings and partnerships
New supply deals have been secured for products ranging from French pastries, Italian breads and Basque cheesecakes, to British-style cakes, pies, and pasties
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NewsBakery manufacturer Norac Foods UK names Blerina Essen as new CEO
Assuming the newly designated leadership role, she supersedes former UK MD Jean-Pascal Allemand who steps down after more than a quarter of a century with the family-owned firm
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NewsSpell of good health: Abra-ca-Debora reformulates pancake range to be HFSS compliant
The reformulation has helped deliver 6% fewer calories, 10% less fat, 11% less salt, and 40% less saturated fat, whilst boosting fibre content by 113%
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NewsSubway unveils site remodelling blueprint to support EMEA regional growth
The sandwich chain is rolling out more modern, digitally connected spaces with menus expanded into new meal occasions such as breakfast and evening dining
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NewsWiltshire-based Reeve the Baker secures investment to help triple shop estate by 2031
Specialist investor Piper has backed expansion of the craft bakery brand with a goal of reaching around 45 retail sites across the south of England within the next five years
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OpinionGreggs manufacturing consolidation called “sensible” for efficiency but union shares concerns
A bakery consultant and market analyst offer explanations and insights into the bakery chain’s plans to close four production sites, with a workers union deeply concerned by proposed job losses
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NewsPortsmouth and Birmingham among cities lacking independent bakeries
Small business insurance provider Hiscox used OpenStreetMap data to compare the number of bakeries in a city against its population size to help identify supply gaps