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NewsWhich Wich appoints Seeds Consulting to lead UK franchise expansion
Partnership between London-based consultancy firm and American sandwich brand aims to support the strategic rollout across key regions nationwide
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FeatureFlavour, format, and flair: inside the evolution of modern-day pastries
Pastries are getting a makeover as bold flavours, inventive formats, and premium touches redefine what indulgence looks like on today’s bakery scene
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NewsCoffee shops and bakeries among favourite small businesses in the UK
Survey conducted by Small Business Britain found 32% of respondents saying they loved independent cafés and coffee shops, while 19% favoured their local bakeries
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NewsGail’s on track to open 40 new stores in current financial year
Reigning Bakery Retailer of the Year is set to open 40 new stores during the 12 months to 28 February 2026 after posting annual revenue of almost £220m
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NewsPret opens new travel hub sites as coffee-to-go trial ends
Food-to-go chain has partnered with Roadchef to open two new shops at Strensham Services whilst announcing the nationwide removal of Pret Express coffee machines
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NewsChange from day-one to six-month unfair dismissal policy welcomed
Labour government’s U-turn on its planned policy to grant employees the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first work day has been welcomed by bakery trade bodies
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NewsCake Box estate expansion and acquisition result in sales surge
Egg-free cake specialist reports revenues of £28.8m for the first half of its latest financial year, driven by new store openings and the acquisition of Ambala Foods
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Product NewsWildfarmed expands range with regenerative crumpets
Made with 100% Wildfarmed regenerative flour, the four-packs of crumpets are landing in Waitrose and Ocado and mark the firm’s first venture into morning goods
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Product NewsThe more, the merrier: 10 more bakery suppliers unveil Christmas treats
From cookies and cakes to brownies and bao buns, the seasonal innovations feature inclusions such as pistachio, dulce de leche, cranberries, and gingerbread
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OpinionHow Britain’s independent retail bakeries can win back trust
Scott Dawson, CEO of payments processor DECTA, explores the crisis of consumer confidence currently facing bakery SMEs and what they can do to survive
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NewsTreat-seeking Gen Z shoppers drive growth of Waitrose in-store bakery
Retailer reveals how shoppers aged 35 and under are helping boost its ISB category by demanding trend-led bakery products as well as freshness and convenience
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Product NewsAuntie Anne’s and Which Wich team up with coffee companies
Pretzel specialist and sandwich brand partner with coffee firms to tap into the fast-growing UK coffee market
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NewsWaitrose introduces Ole & Steen pastries to in-store bakery line-up
The retailer is rolling out a range of sweet pastries from the Danish bakery brand at 35 selected stores and online as part of its BrandsNew innovation programme
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NewsLittle Dessert Shop unveils dark kitchen trial to expand delivery business
The indulgent dessert brand is testing a new model that has the potential to dramatically scale its reach in the delivery sector, now worth an estimated £14.3bn
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Product NewsFestive rainbow of pastries, puddings, and party food: Aldi reveals Christmas 2025 range
Vegan-friendly pastry parcels, cheese and ham scones, pistachio tiramisu, and even mince pies for dogs – Aldi has been busy baking up innovations for the holiday season
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NewsBranded sweet treats prop up half-year growth at Premier Foods
Sales of Mr Kipling and Cadbury cake ranges helped the manufacturer’s Sweet Treats division report a 9.4% increase in H1 revenue up to £115.6m
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NewsStir Cambridge to open new bakery outlets at pace after crowdfunding success
Craft bakery business smashed its second crowdfunding campaign and plans to use funds to open new cafes, sandwich shops, and bite-sized stores across Cambridge
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NewsAlexander Taylor bakery to leave family hands after more than 200 years
The craft bakery in Strathaven, south Lanarkshire, is looking for new buyers as it prepares to end six generations of family ownership
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Product NewsFrom comforting pies to spicy pizzas: new savoury bakery items unveiled
The pies, pizza, and pastries featured in our round-up of innovations showcase a focus on local produce or embrace the flavours of foreign cuisines