All Retail articles – Page 152
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NewsMorrisons appoints the UK’s first ‘bake officer’
Supermarket giant Morrisons has appointed the UK’s first ‘bake officer’ in anticipation of the seventh series of the Great British Bake Off, which begins on BBC One from 24 August.
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Product NewsThe industry reacts to reformed childhood obesity plans
Bakers have been told by the government to cut the amount of sugar in their products by 20% over the next four years.
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Product NewsNational Cupcake Championships finalists 2016!
The flour has been sifted, the sparkles have been sprinkled, and now it’s time for the icing on the cake – we are delighted to announce the National Cupcake Championships finalists 2016!
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NewsLidl to expand bakery in second Scottish store
Discount retailer Lidl has submitted a planning application to extend its Dalry, North Ayrshire store in order to include a larger bakery.
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NewsSupermarket sales below £100bn for first time in six years
Supermarket sales have decreased below £100bn for the first time since 2010 as the price war continues in the UK grocery sector.
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Product NewsMuffin Break launches health range in support of the NHS
Bakery retail chain Muffin Break has announced that it will support the NHS’s introduction of a 20% sugar tax in hospitals by 2020 by bringing out a healthier range of products at its stores based in the University Hospital Lewisham and Whittington Hospital, both in London.
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NewsGMB protest over Bakkavör working conditions
Trade union GMB has protested outside Sainsbury’s headquarters over its frustrations about the working conditions at Bakkavör.
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Product NewsTesco set to launch mobile payment service
Supermarket giant Tesco will launch its mobile payment service nationally by the end of the year, after a successful trial period.
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NewsFlour Pot Bakery extends retail presence
Brighton-based business Flour Pot Bakery has opened up a new branch this week in Hove, taking its total number of retail sites to four.
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NewsLidl unveils bakery at new store
Discounter Lidl has revealed a new state-of-the-art bakery at a new store in Penicuik, Scotland.
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Product NewsBakery goods make Great Taste Top 50
Two bakery products and one dessert item have made the Top 50 Foods shortlist in this year’s Great Taste Awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food.
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Product NewsAubaine confirms new opening date
The French brasserie, patisserie and boulangerie Aubaine will launch its first Aubaine Deli in London’s Covent Garden on 22 August.
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Product NewsItalian bakery expands and rebrands range
London-based Italian bakery Crosta & Mollica has added two new lines to its range and repackaged an existing product.
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Product NewsCake sales show no signs of crumbling
Last year cake sales grew at the fastest rate since 2011, with the market estimated to have grown by 3% to reach £1.22bn, according to research by analyst Mintel.
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Product NewsDestiny Foods launches Christmas line
Manchester-based foodservice patisserie firm and distributor Destiny Foods has launched its Christmas range.
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NewsConsumer spending slowed in July
The latest Barclaycard consumer confidence research has shown caution among consumers, as spending rose 2.6% in July, with growth levels down on those seen in May and June.
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Product NewsWarrens creates Perfect Picnic range
Cornish pasty and cake-maker Warrens Bakery has launched a new Perfect Picnic cake range, aimed at consumers looking for a treat for barbecues or afternoon tea in the garden.
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NewsNew trustees for GroceryAid
Food industry charity GroceryAid has added Waitrose’s Mark Williamson and Procter & Gamble’s Helen Tucker to its board of trustees.
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Product NewsMorrisons shores up Ocado deal
Morrisons.com has finalised an agreement with online supermarket Ocado, and says this will allow big four retailer to grow profitably across Britain.
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Product NewsMorrisons and Sainsbury’s recall desserts over metal issue
Supermarket giants Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have taken the precautionary measure to recall some of their chilled desserts after manufacturer Bakkavör reported they could contain flakes of metal.