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NewsDeli Kitchen taps sourdough boom with new wraps and flatbreads
Wheat & Rye Sourdough Flatbreads and Sourdough Chargrilled Wraps are free from artificial preservatives and palm oil
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Product NewsWhat’s new in sweet treats: cakes, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, buns, and more
Summer themed launches include tennis ball shortbread and strawberries & cream muffins, whilst World Chocolate Day has inspired new partnerships on doughnuts and sweet pizza
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NewsCoughlans closure sparks fresh warnings over pressures facing craft bakers
Trade bodies and advocacy groups have reacted to the demise of the Croydon-based chain, calling it a stark reminder of the unprecedented pressures facing independent retail businesses
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NewsThird-generation chain Coughlans Bakery ceases trading with 32 shops closed
Rising costs of labour, fuel, business rates, and ingredients have forced the Croydon-based business to go into voluntary liquidation before it cannot pay its suppliers and staff
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NewsRising costs see Norfolk family-run chain Kellys Bakeries go into liquidation
All three shops in towns just outside of Norwich have closed with insolvency service selling off assets including plant and machinery, furniture and fittings
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough launches Crumpet Thins
Described as having a ‘lighter, crispier texture’, the Thins build on the success of Jason’s Proper Sourdough Crumpets which marked its first foray outside of bread
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Product NewsFrom smiling scones to penguin snacks: latest savoury bakery launches unveiled
The savoury bakery category has welcomed two converts from the sweet side, plus new deep-filled pies, Caesar salad wraps, and football-inspired rolls
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NewsFerrero recalls frozen Nutella Croissants as they may contain metal
Specific batches of the frozen pastries are being recalled across the UK and several European countries, with the Nutella Muffin also being recalled on the continent
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Promotional featureHow retailers can differentiate with a top-quality coffee experience
Today’s consumers are increasingly seeking memorable experiences from their bakery, and offering high-quality coffee to complement their offer can create greater business value and repeat footfall.
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Product NewsWildfarmed unveils sliced Simply Sourdough loaf
Regenerative food and farming business is venturing into the wrapped sliced sourdough market with a clean-label loaf made with 100% Wildfarmed regenerative flour, water, and salt
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NewsReport calls on food industry and government to help close the UK fibre gap
A new report from the British Nutrition Foundation highlights that taste preferences, cost concerns, and lack of knowledge are the biggest consumer barriers to increasing fibre intakes
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Product NewsGreencore’s £900k site investment behind new sweet and nutty sandwich at M&S
Retailer’s latest food-to-go innovation was made possible by a £900k investment from long-term supplier partner Greencore in a dedicated production facility which handles nuts at its Northampton ‘fortress factory’
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Product NewsCookie brand Floozie takes a flavour journey across 24 countries
Highlights include a miso dulce marshmallow cookie, a brown butter & guava jam cookie, and chocolate-covered marshmallow cookie based on a Danish flødebolle
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FeatureWhat impact does hot weather have on bakery sales?
As temperatures rise, bakeries are navigating a complex mix of stronger spending, shifting consumer tastes, and heat-driven operational challenges
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FeatureFrom Biscoff to Nutella: how big brands are powering bakery growth
Biscoff, Nutella, Marmite, and even Guinness are all lending their star power to bakery products as consumers seek comforting, familiar flavours and quality reassurance at every turn
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NewsBakeries and cafés shutter shops due to extreme temperatures
A raft of independent high street business has taken decisive action in response to a record-breaking heatwave scorching the nation this week
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NewsGovernment ‘significant underestimates’ cost and impact of NPM reform
New research from Oxford Economics found that the average one-off costs of the policy to manufacturers could be as much as 50x more than the government’s estimates
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NewsWarburtons profits leap 30% on back of robust NPD strategy
Warburtons’ strong NPD strategy spanning bakery categories has continued to offset the declining market in wrapped loaves, with volumes growing 4.2% in its most recent financial year
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Product NewsHitting the shelves: sweet and savoury bakery items secure retail listings
Bakery brands have landed regional and national retail listings for their products including pies, sandwiches, pizza, crackers, brownies, biscuits, scones and more
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Product NewsMatcha to minions: bakery brands unveil flavour twists and limited-edition launches
Cookies, doughnuts, and bento cakes are among the new products to embrace matcha while others tap into demand for smaller bites and indulgent sharing opportunities