All Sweet articles – Page 4
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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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NewsSpice goals: Hawkens Gingerbread nurturing homegrown supply of ginger
Biscuit maker Alastair Hawken is on a sustainability mission to cultivate ginger for bakery production via his hydroponic system inside a polytunnel in Grantham, Lincolnshire
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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
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NewsHFSS rules cut supermarket sales by two million products per day
Independent analysis carried out by the University of Leeds has discovered a marked reduction in purchases of less healthy products following 2022 regulations that limit their placement in stores
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Product NewsMorrisons expands in-store bakery line-up with new products
Giant bourbons, jumbo muffins, and filled croissants are among the latest items to hit its ISB and Cakeshop shelves as it looks to tap into on-trend flavours
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NewsFinsbury Food Group grabs major stake in Lola’s Cupcakes
Speciality bakery manufacturer enters direct-to-consumer market with 70% stake in the premium cake business
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Product NewsMcVitie’s and Crosstown venture into ice cream with new products
McVitie’s Hobnobs and Milk Chocolate Digestive have been reinvented for the frozen aisles while Crosstown has created new menu items by combining its sourdough staples with ice cream
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FeatureGlobal flavours and theatrics: afternoon tea trends in 2025 and beyond
The afternoon tea market is being infused with global flavours, premium bread carriers, and a spot of theatricality
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Product NewsSweet sensations: bakery businesses unveil indulgent new products
A chocolate bread roll, doughnuts flavoured with Caribbean fruit, and a range of summer cupcakes are among the new products hitting shelves
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NewsPrices surge almost 14% at coffee and sandwich shops
The increase is more than twice the average price rise across the rest of the eating-out market, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsTesco launches Birthday Cake Sandwich
The celebration sandwich features strawberry jam and a cream cheese filling between brioche-style bread, finished with rainbow sprinkles
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NewsIngredients NPD: bakery suppliers unveil fillings, fibre, and premium eggs
NPD from ingredients suppliers Dawn Foods, British Bakels, CSM Ingredients, St Ewe Free Range Eggs and CarobWay GmbH
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Promotional featureThe evolution of the croissant – how to make an impact with hybrid pastries
Think you know the croissant? Bridor explores the world of deconstructed and reimagined pastry creations.
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NewsBaker & Baker weathers inflation to post robust profits
Strategic investments made in 2024 to improve operational efficiencies and develop new products at the sweet bakery supplier sees gross profit rise by 8.7%
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FeatureHow to get wicked returns from Halloween-themed bakes
From creepy coloured frostings and seasonal flavours to employing scare tactics like gooey green fillings and even insect toppings, bakers have a cauldron-full of options to make their creations scream-worthy
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NewsBranded 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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NewsExpansion 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 NewsRich’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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InterviewMy 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 NewsM&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