All Sweet articles
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News
Branded sweet treats lift up Q1 results at Premier Foods
Volume-led growth in Mr Kipling and Cadbury cake ranges has helped cover lost ground across the manufacturer’s other divisions during the first quarter of its latest financial year
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News
Expansion and investments pay off at Cake Box as sales and profit soar in FY25
Egg-free, fresh cream celebration cake specialist reports 13% revenue growth to £42.8m in its latest financial year, driven by estate expansion and an e-commerce uptick
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Product News
Rich’s unveils cookies, muffins, and buns for convenience stores
Helping retailers tap into growth of the sweet bakery market, the line-up of four cookies, two muffins, and a cinnamon bun offers a five-day shelf life after defrosting
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Interview
My bakery job: Amirah Patel, Production and Quality Co-ordinator, Simply Doughnuts
Despite working in a sector that is “still quite male-dominated”, the 23-year-old woman has been quickly promoted to the production management role at the Blackburn-based manufacturer
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Product News
M&S expands ISB range with new filled and topped cookies in on-trend flavours
Retailer has unveiled a new range of premium Chunked N’ Loaded cookies available in three flavours – Chocolate & Hazelnut, Raspberry Cheesecake, and Pistachio
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News
Yorkshire Baking Company unveils first-ever on-pack promo
The Bradford-based bakery is bringing back two limited-edition Mega Loaf flavours for the promotion
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News
Call for clarity over mandatory healthy food sales reporting
Suppliers and trade bosses say plan must take into account different categories and occasions
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Product News
Good Guys Bakehouse moves into sweet biscuits with new healthier snacks
Challenger brand launches new Cocoa and Ginger crispy biscuit variants offering just six calories per biscuit and around a quarter of the saturated fat of standard counterparts
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Product News
Pastry chef Jesús Escalera creates dessert menu for Qima Café
The chef has created a series of desserts designed to explore coffee, storytelling, and quality patisserie
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Product News
Maryland line-up expanded with chocolate chip cookie sandwich biscuit
The launch is the first new format for the Maryland brand in more than a decade
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News
Sweet bakery growing faster than total grocery in Scotland
Scottish bakery market trends revealed in new report from Scottish Bakers and Dawn Foods
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Product News
Hitting the sweet spot: bakers reveal latest product innovations
Sweets-inspired cake, cheesecake-inspired snacks, flag-inspired pastries, and tennis-inspired desserts are among the raft of new sweet items recently rolled out by bakers
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News
Biscuiteers secures distribution deal with Moonpig
The two businesses are developing a range of year-round gifting products
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News
Costa unveils new store design with open-plan counter plus summer NPD
Coffee chain has refurbished its Great Portland Street site in central London, with the design aimed at delivering an elevated coffee experience for every kind of visit
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News
Planet Doughnut set for growth after Delves family acquire founders’ stake
New owners say the acquisition of the Shropshire-based business brings continuity, financial backing, and the ability to move decisively into the next stage of growth
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Opinion
Viral M&S strawberry sandwich is a lesson in product development
Consumers are looking for something shareable and M&S is delivering it at a price point which allows for many people to get in on the conversation, says British Baker editor Amy North
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Product News
M&S and Subway launch sandwich twists on traditional British summer dessert
Japanese sandos are the inspiration behind the new Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme Sandwich at M&S, while Subway is giving away Strawberries & Cream Subs as a Wimbledon-themed promotion
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News
DoughGirl expands bakery following TikTok Shop success
Lincolnshire-based business has invested £250k to increase its production capacity six-fold with continued sales growth supporting plans to further expand the site
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Feature
Matcha, texture, and spice: top bakery trends for summer 2025
Vibrant colours, earthy flavours, and a decent dose of heat are some of the trends found in baked goods this summer
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News
The winner takes it all: Abba Cakes thrives after Britain’s Best Cake 2025 win
The aftermath of winning the competition saw the Wirral-based business enjoy local, national, and international media coverage, queues down the street, and even a visit from the mayor