All Retail articles – Page 14
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NewsCake Box agrees £22m acquisition of Asian dessert specialist Ambala Foods
Egg-free cake specialist will issue new shares to part-fund the acquisition of the Ambala brand, its 22 retail stores, and its 42,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
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Product NewsCosta brings vibrancy to spring 2025 with fresh sweet bakery treats
A luxurious sandwich cookie, a fruity cake, and an Easter-themed biscuit are the brand-new items rolled out by the coffee chain in its latest seasonal menu
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Product NewsBakers cut to the crust with innovations for British Pie Week 2025
Pork & chutney, vintage Cheddar, Wagyu beef, and lobster are among the indulgent fillings showcased in new pastry creations as part of this year’s celebrations
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FeatureBaking smart: how AI is powering up operational improvements in 2025
Businesses big and small can adopt machine learning models to help with a multitude of tasks spanning the entire supply chain as well as production
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NewsGreggs confident of 2025 progress despite downturn in sales growth
Company-managed shop sales grew by just 1.7% in recent weeks compared to double-digit growth last year, but the bakery chain remains undeterred in its ambitions
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NewsJnck Bakery smashes £200k funding target to grow healthy cookie business
HFSS-compliant cookie brand raises £260,751 from 112 investors to support growth in retail and foodservice, range expansion, team building, and marketing campaigns
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NewsOpinions on UPFs being sought to decide future research and policy actions
UK consumers are being asked to share views on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as part of a new project aimed at helping shape research and policy
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NewsNew appointments unveiled at Speciality Breads, Cake Box, Fritsch, and more
Bakery manufacturers, retail brands, and equipment suppliers have welcomed new directors to their boards to help guide growth ambitions
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Product NewsFox’s Burton’s Companies relaunches Thomas Fudge’s Florentines
Heritage brand’s Florentines now feature whole almonds and more chocolate for added indulgence while its packaging has also been zhushed up to help it stand out on shelf
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NewsCosta Coffee employees secure 5% pay rise
The starting pay for baristas will rise from £12 per hour to £12.60 as part of an £8m investment by the nation’s largest coffee chain
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NewsBakery assets go on auction following closure of Lancashire chain Oddie’s
Ovens, mixers, pastry brakes, and delivery vans are among the items being auctioned off from the firm’s central bakery in Nelson
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Product NewsSweet innovations: biscuits, doughnuts, cakes, and buns unveiled
Filled ring doughnuts, a cocktail-inspired roulade, and a trio of cream buns are among the latest sweet treats unveiled by the nation’s bakers
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FeatureOn the rise: how speciality breads are winning over consumers
Speciality bread is a growing market as sourdough, ciabatta, rye and more move from weekend treat to mid-week staple. So, what’s driving this change?
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Product NewsAbsolutely crackers: trio of savoury biscuits and snacks unveiled
Limited-edition Mini Cheddars, functional crackers, and wholesome handmade breadsticks are among the latest savoury launches to hit the snacking aisles
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Product NewsBiscuiteers secures listing with Ocado for hand-iced biscuits
Partnership sees several classic and seasonal items from Biscuiteers’ range available via the online retailer, including a Champagne Charlie Jolly Ginger
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NewsRevenues soar at Cornish Bakery amid ongoing expansion of retail estate
Independent bakery chain posts turnover of £29.4m representing a 24% increase from its previous financial year, with EBITDA rising by 6% to reach £3.2m
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NewsPret to keep Club Pret monthly subscription fee at £5
The high street chain rolls back on its plan to double the fee of its coffee subscription service to £10 at the end of March
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Product NewsHeart baker: doughnuts, cakes, biscuits and more for Valentine’s Day 2025
An amorous array of limited-edition launches has been unveiled by bakers across the country to help treat bakery lovers during the most romantic time of the year
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Product NewsWaitrose extends free-from bakery range with 10 new products
New gluten-free cakes, rolls, flapjacks, and cookies have been unveiled by the retailer as it reports soaring demand for its food which meets the needs of those with specialist diets
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NewsBuns and deliveries help drive record sales for Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero sold nearly 750,000 cinnamon and Maritozzi buns in the first half of its financial year, with growth also coming from delivery channels and wholesale