All Retail articles – Page 43
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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
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NewsTesco trials new in-store bakery concept in six locations
The supermarket has unveiled The Bakery – a new concept which is made up of three core sections called Tea Time Treats, Everyday Favourites and Tesco Finest Signature Bakes
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NewsPatisserie Valerie to close nine sites
Three sites in Belfast as well as a couple in Scotland are set to close as they have not sufficiently recovered from the pandemic
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Product NewsCosta Coffee unveils new bakery items for autumn 2022
A Maple & Hazelnut Muffin, Gingerbread Cat, and Mexicana toastie are among the new menu items unveiled by Costa Coffee
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NewsCake Box warns profits will be significantly below forecasts
The celebration cake specialist said the lower expectations were due to the “worsening outlook” and increasing cost of living pressures on the consumer
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Product NewsThe Hummingbird Bakery rolls out nationwide cupcake kits
The London-based bakery has unveiled its first-ever nationwide offering in the form of two cupcake decorating kits as part of its evolution
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Product NewsSweet bakery NPD: functional foods and indulgence reign
With autumn fast approaching, bakers and food manufacturers have been busy developing sweet and healthy treats to cater for every need
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Product NewsCo-op Christmas range 2022: crown puddings to icicle doughnuts
The convenience retailer has embraced on-trend flavours and smaller formats for its Christmas range as it looks to make the build-up to the big day more magical
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NewsHarry’s Handcrafted Doughnuts to open new store in Ipswich
The new outlet in the Suffolk town’s Sailmakers Shopping Centre follows launches in Darlington and Newcastle earlier this year
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NewsBaker & Baker opens Poland office following ‘steady growth’
The new site will form a hub for the sweet bakery manufacturer’s central and eastern Europe customers
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NewsCornish Bakery to make Scottish debut as expansion continues
The independent bakery chain is set to open its first site north of the border later this year as it works towards a goal of 100 sites in the UK – double what it has now
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NewsBirds Bakery unveils plans for new store in Nottingham
The 1,200sq ft site at Teal Park is the bakery’s 63rd site in the East Midlands and will serve up its food-to-go offer including hot rolls and savoury snacks
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News150 bakers sign letter urging Defra to change bread laws
The letter to environment secretary George Eustice, sent by the Real Bread Campaign, says current regulations fall short in protecting small, independent bakeries

















