All Retail articles – Page 64
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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
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NewsTerry’s Chocolate Orange Brownie debuts on Costa autumn menu
The rich dark chocolate treat joins a number of bakery items making their first appearance for the high street chain
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NewsNew St Pierre Groupe CEO Milner reveals bold growth plans
Milner is stepping into the role after three years as non-executive chairman at the Manchester-based brioche bakery specialist and plans to double the value of the business in the next five years
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NewsBakkavor revenue now exceeding pre-pandemic levels
The company’s half-year results show like-for-like sales of £924.9m, up 1.2% on the 2019 figure, and adjusted profit of £47m, a 63.8% rise on the equivalent 2020 period
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NewsBells of Lazonby unveils new vegan and plant-based products
Bells & Whistles Espresso Tiffin cakes are available from Sainsbury’s, along with We Love Cake Crunch ‘n’ Crisp Toffee Crispy and Choc-a-block Flapjack Mini Bites
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Product NewsAldi unwraps Christmas 2021 bakery range
From garlic doughball trees and partridge in a pear tree wellingtons to after dinner mint sponges and glitzy choux rings, there’s an array of sweet and savoury products in the supermarket’s festive line up.
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ReportsHow did Covid-19 really affect bread sales?
Bread and baked goods are thriving, with the category achieving double digit growth – but can it continue to soar?
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NewsCybake upgrade provides business intelligence for purchasing
New BI reporting screens have been added to the bakery software system to help users when dealing with suppliers
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NewsBread Ahead to open site in Southwark Cathedral
The London bakery is to take up a six-month residency at the cathedral where it will serve seasonal menu items for breakfast and lunch