All Retail articles – Page 5
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NewsJon Jenkins steps down after three years of Hovis leadership
The company confirmed Jenkins would be vacating his position from mid-September, without naming a successor.
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NewsCornish Bakery breaks its sales record over summer as expansion continues
Bakery chain added new shops in Hereford and Woodbridge with five more sites set to launch in the autumn after delivering a 24% year-on-year increase in revenue during August
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NewsLazy Day Foods targets 20% growth via free-from sweet bakery exports
The Harthill-based manufacturer has received guidance and assistance from economic development agency Scottish Enterprise to help explore new overseas markets
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Product NewsNorthern Ireland’s Genesis Bakery brings Australian sweet treats to M&S
Magherafelt-based supplier has helped mark a UK retail first with its new range of Lamingtons, including Chocolate & Coconut and Caramelised Biscuit varieties
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NewsPret to trial breakfast and lunchtime meal deals at UK stores
High street chain is testing a range of meal deals covering breakfast and lunchtime occasions as it reports a 10% rise in worldwide sales up to £1.2bn for its latest financial year
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FeatureFlavour, farming, and flour power: sourdough trends in 2025 and beyond
Demand for sourdough products is intensifying, affording many opportunities for bakers to capture incremental sales growth
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NewsEG On The Move closes all Cinnabon UK sites
All 12 existing UK locations of the US sweet bakery brand have been shut as its master franchisee makes a strategic shift to focus on its core convenience retail business
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NewsJason’s Sourdough ramps up NPD with unsliced whole boule
Geary’s Bakeries expands its fast-growing Jason’s brand with an unsliced version of its bestselling white sourdough loaf
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InterviewMy bakery job: Karen Walters, head of technical, Geary’s Bakeries
”Diversity is key” says Walters, who notes that while a specific role may be focused on one aspect of bakery, having exposure to all areas makes for a very rounded professional
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NewsIGD launches allergen risk assessment template
New guidance developed in consultation with food industry leaders aims to transform allergen process management across the supply chain and improve food safety for consumers
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NewsFood and drink firms struggling to transform amidst labour challenges
A recent survey of C-suite executives across retail, life sciences, and manufacturing including bakeries found 43% saying biggest challenges were with their workforce
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Product NewsParty Rings and Guinness celebration cakes unveiled
Bakery manufacturers have launched new celebration cakes including a sharable version of a Party Ring biscuit and a Guinness-flavoured gift
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NewsUK price hikes keep Bakkavor sales rising ahead of Greencore takeover
Food-to-go manufacturing giant reports a 1.2% increase in like-for-like revenue up to £1,079m, driven by UK price rises and US volume growth
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Product NewsGreggs unveils £5 lunchtime meal deal and new products for autumn 2025
Food-to-go giant adds main, drink, and side meal deal to its offering as it rolls out autumnal NPD including a Chicken Fajita Bake
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Product NewsTarts, toasties, and turkey curry pies: Tesco unwraps bakery range for Christmas 2025
Chocolate & Gingerbread S’mores Tarts, Turkey Curry Pies, Gingerbread Panettone, and Sticky Toffee Panettone Christmas Pudding are among the items to be unveiled for the festive season
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough butters up range with new crumpets
Fast-growing bread brand expands its range beyond loaves and rolls for the first time with the launch of new Proper Sourdough Crumpets
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Product NewsSeasonal twists, on-trend flavours, and brand tie-ups star in sweet bakery launches
Pumpkin Spice Crumpets, Tiramisu Loaf Cake, and Dubai Style Chocolate Baklawa are among the newest sweet treats unveiled by bakery brands
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NewsRecord year of investment sees Samworth Brothers debt hit £190m
Savoury pastries and food-to-go giant continued borrowing heavily last year to invest in manufacturing upgrades with sales rising by 6% to £1.7bn
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Product NewsGenius launches clean label gluten-free loaves with no artificial ingredients
The Naturally Genius range, developed in collaboration with TV personality, singer and diagnosed coeliac Megan McKenna, comprises two bloomers and four sliced loaves
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NewsKrispy Kreme UK launches turnaround plan after posting £6.2m loss
Doughnut specialist is reviewing store and stockist locations to ensure a return to profitability after rising costs and reduced footfall saw it slump to a post-tax loss in its latest financial year