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NewsNew bakeries to open in London and Cardiff
A gourmet pastry and chocolate counter in Harrods and a café on Cardiff’s coastline are among the latest openings on the UK bakery scene
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Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar in skydive ahead of return
The celebration cake, subject to a lawsuit by M&S over its similarity to Colin the Caterpillar, will return to the supermarket’s shelves on 17 May to raise money to fight cancer
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Tesco boosts free-from range with new bakery products
A gluten-free quiche Lorraine, steak pie and confetti cake are some of the newest additions to Tesco’s free-from aisles
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Bayne’s The Family Baker set to open first drive-thru
The Scottish bakery plans to open the £1m purpose-built facility in November at the country’s largest business estate
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Pret A Manger to pilot concessions in Tesco stores
The business is to open its first concession in the Kensington Tesco superstore in June as part of its transformation plan to bring Pret to more people
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New bakery lines from Bakkavor, Bridor and Lantmännen
Bakery brands are ramping up the NPD ahead of picnic season with new launches including retro-themed eclairs, cinnamon swirls and Danish pastries
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Greggs profits steam towards pre-pandemic levels
The business has pushed ahead with its expansion plans opening 34 new shops this year as it says profits for the year could be around 2019 levels
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Greggs recalls frozen vegetable bakes over contamination fears
The recall only applies to the frozen vegetable bakes sold exclusively in Iceland, not those available in Greggs’ stores
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Feature
How can bakeries make the most of hot beverages?
The rise of the modern coffee shop has been a retail phenomenon over the last 25 years but how much of an opportunity does the hot beverage market represent for bakeries?
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Bakeries unveil new caterpillar celebration cakes
A Scottish bakery and free-from specialist have unveiled their take on the celebration cake while retailer Iceland has taken one step further in the caterpillar lifecycle
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Tim Hortons to open drive-thru store in Perth
The coffee chain’s new restaurant will add to its 28 stores in the UK and create 40 jobs, with a range of full-time and part-time roles available
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How Clark’s Bakery in Dundee realised its larger ambitions
How Clark’s Bakery began life supplying pies and rolls before realising its larger ambitions
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Spar Scotland hits milestone in CJ’s rollout
The retailer’s food-to-go bakery brand is now on sale in 65 of its 108 company-owned stores, with plans to reach the rest of those outlets by September this year
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Luminary Bakery wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The London-based social enterprise has been rewarded for its work in building skills and providing support for women who have experienced social disadvantage
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How do UK supermarkets operate their in-store bakeries?
With Asda set to shake up its in-store bakery operation, we explore how the other major retailers operate theirs
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Finsbury, Krispy Kreme and Gü debut new bakery products
TGI Fridays branded traybake desserts, flavoured gluten-free shortbread, cookie-topped doughnuts and mousse with a biscuit layer are among the latest products to hit shelves
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Cake Box CEO Sukh Chamdal on the rise of his egg-free cake concept
His original business idea had firm household roots, and over 150 stores later the co-founder insists the company still has a strong familial bond
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Pret a Manger sounds warning over uncertain trading conditions
The company’s latest directors’ report highlights ’material uncertainties’ that could ’cast significant doubt’ over its ability to continue as a going concern
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New York Bakery Co unveils £2m bagel campaign
The new campaign, called New York or Nothing’, includes a TV advert starring a New Yorker named George as well as print and social media coverage
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ABF chief praises ‘exceptional’ results despite Covid-19
The company’s grocery arm saw a 5% increase year-on-year in adjusted operating profit for the 24 weeks ending 27 February 2021
