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Co-op Wholesale’s evolving ISB offer a success story for independent retailers
New premium product lines are being introduced to the in-store bakery offer supplied by Co-op Wholesale, which now makes up 31% of convenience retail sales
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Costa unveils new store design with open-plan counter plus summer NPD
Coffee chain has refurbished its Great Portland Street site in central London, with the design aimed at delivering an elevated coffee experience for every kind of visit
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Greggs issues 2025 profit warning as sales impacted by heatwave
Greggs is anticipating full year operating profit to be “modestly below” that of 2024 after customer appetites were stifled by soaring temperatures in June
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Baker Street secures national Sainsbury’s listing for seeded rye bread
The loaf is now available in 230 of the retailer’s stores across the UK, a move which the brand describes as a “step-change” for its availability and a “strong platform for future growth”
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Asda trials single serve pastry counter in 109 stores
Fixtures are being rolled out in 109 stores to sell single serve sweet and savoury pastries as well as sweet treats for under £1 per item
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Knead Bakery targets 100-shop estate across the southwest by 2045
Craft bakery business has big ambitions having just opened its fourth and biggest site to date in Oxford plus another in Tewkesbury coming next month
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Co-op jumps on hottest trends for summer 2025 bakery launches
From spicy savouries to wraps with dips, sweet treat hybrids to seasonal fruit-filled desserts, Co-op is warmly embracing bakery trends in its summer range
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M&S and Subway launch sandwich twists on traditional British summer dessert
Japanese sandos are the inspiration behind the new Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme Sandwich at M&S, while Subway is giving away Strawberries & Cream Subs as a Wimbledon-themed promotion
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Greggs unveils innovative sustainability solutions at first Eco Drive-Thru
The opening builds on the success of Greggs’ first Eco-Shop in 2022, from which elements have now been rolled out to over a quarter of its shop portfolio
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Hill Biscuits breaks 170-year sweet habit by expanding into savoury crackers
Source: Hill Biscuits Hill Biscuits has launched its first-ever savoury product in 170 years of bakery manufacturing. The Manchester-based firm revealed it partnered with Cerealto UK – the company that acquired the majority of its shares from LDC last year – to introduce a new line of ...
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Bakery while the sun shines: Wenzel’s and Sponge roll out new seasonal ranges
Dubai chocolate, American-style delis, and British beach holidays are among the inspirations behind new summertime NPD from the bakery chain and online retailer
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The winner takes it all: Abba Cakes thrives after Britain’s Best Cake 2025 win
The aftermath of winning the competition saw the Wirral-based business enjoy local, national, and international media coverage, queues down the street, and even a visit from the mayor
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Afternoon delight: new report reveals out-of-home sweet bakery opportunities
Appetite is rising for cookies, muffins, and doughnuts, especially as an afternoon treat, finds latest research published by Nestlé Professional
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Co-op switches mini bakery bites packaging to cut 18 tonnes of plastic
Described as a ‘first-to-market innovation’, the convenience retailer is switching from traditional plastic tubs to a bag-in-a-box format for its mini bite bakery range
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Tesco unveils on-trend desserts, pizzas, and Italian breads for summer
Zesty citrus, rich chocolate, and pistachio are among flavours featuring in new seasonal desserts, while premium pizzas and breads take inspiration from Italian regions
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Deli Kitchen introduces new naans, pinsa, buns, crumpets, and snack breads
Signature Flatbreads-owned retail is tapping into trends for world flavours and healthier baked goods with its six-strong line-up of ‘beyond core bread’ NPD
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Summer of bakery love: brands unveil new seasonal sweet treats
Strawberries & cream macarons, raspberry & lychee pastries, and hot honey Jaffa Cakes are among the recent sweet bakery innovations launched
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M&S Food adds two new toasting loaves to ‘Only… ingredients’ range
The new White Sliced Toasting Loaf boasts a clean label claim of just four ingredients, while the Sunflower Seed & Spelt Toasting Loaf is said to have been made with six ingredients
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Oggs launches first celebration cakes and new lines amid brand refresh
New Zesty Lemon Cakes, Mega Birthday Cupcakes, Afternoon Tea Cakes, and Rich, Velvety Chocolate Fudge Cake have been unveiled by the plant-based bakery brand
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Innovation pays off for Warburtons as sales and profit keep rising in FY24
Bolton-based bread giant posts a 4.2% increase in turnover to £741.1m with pre-tax profit up by 7% to hit £31.8m in its latest financial year to 28 September 2024