All Foodservice articles
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NewsCornish Bakery’s new concept blurs the lines between bakery and casual dining
Called Rise by Cornish Bakery, the new concept will be rolled out at larger sites in key locations and will serve a range of small plates as well as alcoholic beverages
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NewsOpening Doors #22: craft bakeries unveil fresh new retail sites
First-time ventures from bakers stepping up in the market, plus a few extensions of established bakery estates including new concept trials are among the latest new openings
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NewsFitzbillies expands into new production site and café at former Ducati garage
Craft bakery will shift production into the 4,000 sq ft premises in Harston, which will supply its three existing cafes in central Cambridge and also house a brand-new cafe
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Product NewsBakeries urged to sign up to National Doughnut Week 2026
Bakeries can let their creativity run wild through showstopping fillings and finishes, with a portion of sales donated towards The Children’s Trust to help UK youngsters with brain injuries
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Product NewsJerk chicken, beef rendang, and double-sized pies: innovation for British Pie Week 2026
Globally-inspired recipes transposed into a pastry encased format are among some of the limited-edition pies launched for this week’s celebrations
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NewsGreggs profits hit by tough food-to-go market
Bakery chain’s preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2025 revealed underlying pre-tax profit had fallen by 9.4% to £171.9m
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NewsFarm shop acquisition primes Two Magpies Bakery for double-digit sales growth
East Anglian bakery chain has continued its expansion across the region with the purchase of a farm shop and café in Marlesford, Suffolk
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Product NewsHybrid hits and brand collabs lead latest sweet bakery launches
French toast waffles, cloud pancakes, and several collaborations with big chocolate brands are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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NewsFood Standards Scotland launches consultation on allergen information
The 12-week consultation seeks views on how allergen and ingredient information is provided by food businesses in the non-prepacked sector, including cafés and bakeries
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Product NewsGail’s wakes up to flavour this spring with new buns, cakes, and cookies
A Taleggio & Mushroom Savoury Bun, a Malted Chocolate & Stout Cake, and a filled cookie are the new seasonal bakery creations from the high street café chain
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NewsMore than 16,000 Costa baristas to receive 4.1% pay increase
From 1 April 2026 Costa’s baristas will earn £13.12 per hour, up from £12.60 per hour, with team members in London receiving an extra £1 an hour
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NewsIlly to launch self-service coffee machines into retail and foodservice
Italian coffee brand aims to have 1,000 machines in place over the next five years, with a focus on venues in the retail, foodservice, leisure, education, and convenience sectors
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Product NewsPistachio doughnut kicks off NPD pipeline for Baker & Baker’s rebranded premium range
Relaunch of the sweet bakery manufacturer’s Black Label range aims to resonate more with retail and foodservice customers by tapping into social media-fuelled consumer trends
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Product NewsLovin’ from the oven: bakers craft new sweet treats for Valentine’s Day 2026
It’s all gone heart-shaped at bakeries across the country as they embrace the Valentine’s season with themed NPD
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NewsCornish Bakery unveils first Welsh site amidst six new openings
The new store in the North Wales tourist spot of Betws-y-Coed is set to become the chain’s largest property and a first home to its brand extension, ‘Rise by Cornish Bakery’
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Product NewsBooths aims to make café menus ‘irresistible’ with raft of new bakery items
Pistachio French Toast, an Eton Mess Filled Croissant, and a Chicken & Bacon Caesar Club are among the new bakery items recently launched at the high-end retailer’s cafés
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NewsGreggs now largest chain in UK branded coffee shop market
Greggs has reached 2,737 outlets versus Costa Coffee’s 2,707 outlets, according to Allegra World Coffee Portal’s latest Project Café report
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NewsSales and profit surge at Cornish Bakery as owner slams hospitality rates
Fast-growing independent high street chain reported a 24% increase in revenue to £36.4m for accounts ending May 2025, with EBITDA up by 32% to £4.5m
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NewsOpening Doors #21: new craft bakery shops launched in and around London
Locations of new shops include in a market, shopping arcade, train station, and even a museum – most are estate expansions although there are some brand new ventures
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Product NewsNew year, new treats: brands roll out indulgent sweet bakery NPD
Strawberry Matcha Doughnuts, Golden Cinnamon Digestives, and Butterscotch & Pecan Knots are among the new sweet bakery goodies launched in 2026 so far