All Retail articles – Page 5
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NewsCharity mountain hike looks to build new social enterprise bakery in Norfolk
A pair of aspiring bakers from ‘broken backgrounds’ are preparing for a sponsored climb up Iceland’s tallest mountain to help set up a new bakery staffed by recovering addicts
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NewsOlidor Group acquires premium sweet bakery manufacturer Four Anjels
Cheltenham-based bakery will continue as a standalone business supplying its range of handcrafted cakes, traybakes, cookies, and biscuits to retail and foodservice clients
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Product NewsEaster 2025: cakes, brownies, biscuits and more unveiled by bakers
From cakes, brownies, and pastries to macarons and biscuits, bakery brands are looking to hop on opportunities for seasonal gifting
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NewsM&S and Geary’s among speakers for 2025 BSB Spring conference
Bakery experts will give presentations focussed on ’change for success’ at this week’s industry event at the Cotswold Hotel, Golf & Spa in Chipping Norton
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NewsLottie Shaw’s unveils brand refresh amidst ‘ambitious growth plans’
Sweet treat specialist has updated its logo to reflect the brand’s quality and Yorkshire heritage and introduced colourways for flavour variants
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NewsBakkavor requests deadline extension on Greencore merger offer
A 28-day extension to agree final terms and conditions for the proposed £4bn merger between the food-to-go manufactruring giants has been consented to by the boards
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News‘Financial domino effect’ sees Loaf MCR closes all three Manchester sites
Sweet treat specialist founded by Aaron Ryan in 2020 will cease trading by the end of the month due to insurmountable cashflow challenges
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NewsGenius Foods posts third straight year of operational losses
Edinburgh-based, gluten-free bakery brand reports a £3.2m operational loss before tax with revenue down 5.3% due to a planned reduction in overseas sales
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Product NewsGinsters launches new Pockets range of on-the-go snacks
Samworth Brothers-owned brand has unveiled pocket-sized pastries in five ‘street food-inspired’ flavours to tap into growing demand for handheld snacks
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Promotional featureCroissants: five ways to boost your sales this year
With bakeries and cafés under pressure to boost revenue throughout the working day, French manufacturer Bridor discusses how operators can undergo a croissant revolution to maximise sales.
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Product NewsBakers unveil savoury innnovations including pizzas, pastries, quiches and more
Bigger dough balls, veggie pizza and pastries, and springtime quiches are among the calls answered in the latest batch of bakery launches
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NewsOcado to rename sourdough loaf from wholemeal to brown
The online retailer has conceded to a challenge from the Real Bread Campaign that its sourdough loaves contain other flour ingredients than just wholemeal
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NewsBakkavor accepts £1.2bn cash and shares acquisition offer from Greencore
After two previous rebuttals, the merger deal is back on between the two food-to-go giants who look set to create a group with £4bn in combined revenue
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FeatureWrap battle: why bakeries should think inside and outside the box
Unpack the latest progress in bakery packaging, from cuts to plastic and other excess materials, technology investments and upcoming taxes on waste
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NewsPettigrew Bakeries to open fourth site in Cardiff
The family-owned bakery hasn’t rested on its laurels since lifting the trophy for Craft Bakery Business of the Year in 2024, and is set to expand its estate with a new site in the city
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NewsOpening Doors #15: new shops launched by craft bakeries
An underground station, a converted shipping container, and a law firm office are just some of the locations where craft bakery businesses have set up new retail outlets
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NewsCybake unveils new traceability module for bakery management software
Developed through customer demand for a user-friendly, affordable, and comprehensive traceability solution, the new module enables fast product recalls and audits
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NewsEmbargo secures £350k grant to enhance foodservice app with AI
Hospitality tech provider has been awarded government funding to develop an AI-driven CRM and loyalty platform for SMEs including bakeries
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OpinionWhat the M&S ‘Only 5 ingredients’ rolls mean for bakery and the UPF debate
M&S has unveiled white rolls containing five ingredients – a fact declared on front of pack. Why has this garnered so much attention and what does it tell us about M&S’ views on the UPF discussion?
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NewsGuide published to help suppliers align with retailers’ net zero targets
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment has published a free-to-view guide outlining the sustainability goals of UK retailers and foodservice firms
