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News
Cumbria bakery Lovingly Artisan triumphs at Farm Shop & Deli Awards
The bakery, located in Kendal and run by husband-and-wife-team Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor, beat competition from across the UK to be named Retailer of the Year at the awards
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Product News
Finsbury Food Group unveils new Stranger Things Cake
Sweet bakery supplier continues to team up with well-known brands in launching a celebration cake themed on the hit Netflix show as well as updates to existing cakes
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News
Ginsters appoints Stephanie Hildon as new managing director
Experienced brand leader replaces Sam Mitchell, who is moving to take up the MD role for the Savoury Pastry category at Ginsters’ owner Samworth Brothers
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Greggs and Costa among UK’s strongest brands, reveals data
Small brands are ‘punching above their weight’ and outshining bigger brands, according to a recently published report by Brand Finance
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Product News
Bakers unveil new sweet treats: cakes, buns, beignets and more
There are cakes galore in our latest round-up of sweet bakery NPD from suppliers along with new buns, beignets, yum yums, cookies, and even bagels
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Product News
Wildfarmed rolls out regenerative bread range into Waitrose
Featuring a disco ball and menagerie of animals on packaging, the range includes sliced loaves and sourdough made using Wildfarmed’s regenerative flour
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McVitie’s launches campaign with £1m in prizes to be won
Consumers and independent retailers are offered the chance to win prizes by buying packs of the branded biscuits
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Crosstown seeks funds to support UK and global growth ambitions
Doughnut brand aims to attract new investment to help increase its domestic retail footprint and open new stores worldwide starting in the Middle East
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Domino’s gives lunchtime meal deals a run for their money
Pizza chain rolls out new pizzas, wraps, and extras at UK stores priced at just £4 each and including lighter calorie options
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Samworth Brothers acquires The Real Wrap Co
Food manufacturing giant purchases the Bristol-based food-to-go supplier, calling it a “dynamic, innovative young company that shares our values”
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Product News
Pret launches new bakery items in Spring 2024 menu
Food-to-go chain unveils three new baguettes, two wraps, a toastie, a cookie, and a tart created through inspirations from global flavours and seasonal ingredients
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Project D emerges stronger after ‘challenging period’
Profitability returns at Derby-based doughnut specialist after three months of losses and the closure of one of its retail outlets
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Opinion
Top tips for bakeries to boost social media marketing (and why it matters)
Experts Sam Chance and Katie Wood share the benefits of gearing chanels towards social searches and creating user-generated content
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Product News
Jamaican patty firm Flake Bake secures Aldi listing after triumphing on TV show
The father-and-son-run business fought off stiff competition from five other bakery firms as part of the Channel 4 series Aldi’s Next Big Thing
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Cake Box profits ahead of expectations as growth continues
Egg-free cake specialist is predicting full-year revenue growth of 9% after adding 20 new stores, refreshing branding, and launching a new website and product ranges
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Product News
Bakers unveil new doughnuts, pancakes, biscuits, and macaroons
Brand collaborations have led to the creation of three new sweet bakery treats, while gluten-free formulations appear in two others
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Pieminister unveils new snackable Handy Pies range
Bristol-based premium pie brand launches food-to-go pastries in four flavours, including vegetarian and vegan options
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Bowla among bakeries vying to become Aldi’s Next Big Thing
Six bakery suppliers are competing to become a Specialbuy at over 1,000 Aldi stores nationwide as the Channel 4 TV show returns for a second series
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Starbucks reveals plans for 100 new UK stores in 2024
Coffee chain reports UK sales up 21.9% to £547.7m in FY23 with commitment to expand shop estate by 100 for second year running
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Interview
Chinatown Bakery co-owner Simon Tang on growing the brand beyond London
The business is starting to stand out among others in the Chinese enclave through its recent retail expansions, manufacturing investments, and significant growth ambitions