All Retail articles – Page 36
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FeatureChristmas trends: what’s hot in bakery in 2022?
From new twists on wellingtons to boozy bakes, savoury takes on sweet items and fancy flavours, there are several trends dominating the festive bakery market
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Product NewsDanish pastry ready for a ‘glow up’, consumer research shows
The Lantmännen-owned firm believes the potential in the category means it’s time for a product ‘glow up’ – a major and impressive transformation
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NewsPositive Bakes launches in London Whole Foods Market stores
The deal means the seven shops in the capital are the first retail outlets to stock products from the vegan and gluten-free brand since its inception in 2020
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NewsPladis suffers 7% global revenue drop for 2021
The McVitie’s owner’s sales in the UK were also down, with the company admitting market conditions were challenging
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NewsBirds Bakery expands delivery service with Just Eat
The East Midlands bakery chain has partnered with the delivery service to allow customers to order sandwiches, sweet treats and more from 11 of its stores
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OpinionDelivery should be a key part of bakers’ Christmas strategy
Graham Smith from same-day delivery company Gophr explains why bakers should be thinking about Christmas deliveries now if they want to win over customers
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NewsBross Bagels eyes growth with second crowdfunding campaign
Founder Larah Bross has set out to raise £150,000 in the next four weeks, with funds earmarked for the wholesale arm of the business
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Product NewsPremier Foods and Finsbury unveil sweet bakery NPD
Check out the latest launches from the likes of Finsbury Food Group, Premier Foods, Fitbakes and Charlie Bigham
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Product NewsFinsbury Food Group launches HFSS compliant brand Baked
Initially comprised of sticky toffee and lemon drizzle cake slices, the launch marks the first time Finsbury has brought its own brand to market
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NewsReal Bread Campaign calls on Truss to support small bakeries
The organisation warned the new prime minister that many of the UK’s 2,500 micro and small bakeries are threatened with imminent closure
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Product NewsLotus Bakeries partners with Cinnabon on new products
The bakery specialists have joined forces to create a range of Lotus Biscoff branded products which will be sold via Cinnabon sites in the UK
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Product NewsNew sourdough loaves from Warings Bakery and Lovingly Artisan
The craft bakeries have unveiled new tin loaves for Sourdough September, including one made with ancient grain einkorn
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AnalysisCan bakeries survive rapidly rising costs?
Rocketing energy prices, wheat prices going up and a shortage of skilled workers are just some of the problems facing the baking industry
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NewsEdinburgh bakery Twelve Triangles reveals first site outside of city
The sourdough and pastry specialist plans to open its eighth retail site on Melrose’s high street this October
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Product NewsThree new cakes hitting the market this autumn
A pumpkin spice cake and Bakewell slice are among the new cakes to be unveiled by bakery businesses as the weather cools
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NewsGreggs and Costa among businesses to close for Queen’s funeral
Greggs, Costa and Birds Bakery are among the businesses to close their shops on Monday 19 September to allow employees to pay their respects to the Queen
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FeatureWhat’s driving the phenomenal rise in sourdough?
There’s no stopping the rise of sourdough, with manufacturers increasingly keen to capitalise on its popularity by adding the magic word to their product labels – but what’s behind the trend and what does innovation in the category look like?
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NewsBandit Bakery champions product diversification
The Aberdeen business has branched out by selling non-baked artisan items such as chocolate, coffee, hot sauces, seasoning mixes and flour
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NewsBakers urged to try purchase scheme for Sourdough September
The affordability initiative has been touted by The Real Bread Campaign, organiser of Sourdough September which is now in its 10th year
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NewsReal Bread Campaign expresses anger at Defra consultation
The organisation has accused the government of abandoning bakers and insulting shoppers with the limited scope of the Bread and Flour Regulations review
