All Retail articles – Page 58
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NewsCooplands bought by forecourt firm EG Group
The acquisition of the bakery chain, which is headquartered in Scarborough, will see it strengthen EG Group’s foodservice offer and venture into the petrol forecourt market
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NewsWest Cornwall Pasty Co pays pandemic price with £7.1m loss
Sales for 2020 were reduced to £6.1m from £18.7m in 2019, in a year that saw the company permanently close its high street and travel outlets
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NewsCake Box celebrates healthy H1 sales growth
The egg-free cake business posted first-half revenues of £16.4m to the end of September 2021, representing a 91% rise on the lockdown-affected 2020 figure
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NewsGreencore buoyed by strong food-to-go sales in Q4
The convenience manufacturer says increasing demand has contributed to a 37% rise in food-to-go revenue compared with the 2020 period
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NewsNew labelling rules come into force under Natasha’s Law
As of 1 October, all pre-packed for direct sale food requires an individual label showing the name of the food item and a full ingredients list
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NewsGreggs charity link-up aims to boost jobs for homeless
The partnership with Only A Pavement Away is the high-street baker’s latest initiative in its diversity and inclusivity drive
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Product NewsAddo Food Group unveils Carnival Kitchen street food brand
The NPD line-up includes pies, flatbreads and bites which take inspiration from India, Thailand, Mexico and the US
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NewsGreggs’ CEO Roger Whiteside reveals expansion plans
British Baker picks out the standout points from Whiteside’s session at the recent Lunch! exhibition, including his expansion plans for Greggs, tapping into the evening occasion and supply chain disruption
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NewsSurvey of craft bakers shows enduring demand for sweet treats
Research by the Craft Bakers Association shows sales of sweet products have risen for over a third of its members over the past year
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Product NewsBooths unveils Christmas desserts and party food
The northern retailer has sought to champion local bakers as part of its Christmas range with NPD including chocolate bombes, a festive yule cake and mini Yorkshire puddings
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Product NewsVegan bakery NPD: cookies, pasties, and puddings unveiled
Oggs, Ginsters and Wholey Moly have added to their plant-based portfolios as they look to tap into demand for vegan-friendly treats
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NewsPret injects £100m to help double its business in five years
Revenue for 2020 was down 58% on the previous year but trade is approaching pre-pandemic levels as Pret gets underway with the next phase of its transformation plan
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NewsFinsbury boosts sales and profits in pandemic recovery
Pre-tax profits rose to £17m thanks to year-on-year growth in its retail division while a slower recovery in foodservice is recorded
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NewsWarburtons brings back price marked packs
Crumpets and Half White Half Wholemeal loaves are among the price-marked products being made available to the convenience market
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NewsKingsmill to trial bread bag with 30% recycled content
The new 50/50 No Crusts bag, produced by St Johns Packaging, will be rolled out in supermarkets over the next 12 months
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NewsEarth & Wheat takes advantage of Hermes’ Stay Fresh service
The wonky bread and baked goods subscription enterprise is the first business to sign up to the new next-day option for parcels containing fresh and raw produce
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NewsGail’s owner sells stake to investment partnership
Bread Holdings, which is also the parent company of The Bread Factory, has struck a deal with Bain Capital Credit in partnership with Ebitda Investments
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Product NewsMorrisons goes big on desserts for Christmas 2021
Puddings and sweet treats dominate the retailer’s festive range with flavoured mince pies, panettone and choux stacks among the new additions
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NewsCosta store staff given 5% pay rise for pandemic efforts
Team members in UK company-owned outlets will receive increases of between 45p and 65p an hour in recognition of their work during the Covid-19 crisis
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NewsConsumers lack knowledge on sourdough, survey reveals
The results of the Puratos UK Taste Tomorrow study suggest bakers and retailers have a role to play in educating the public on the benefits of the bread