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NewsCoffee shops streamline menus to compete with food-to-go
However, the latest Menu Tracker Quarterly Download from Lumina Intelligence also highlights a steep increase in the average price of food items through this channel
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NewsCo-op switches mini bakery bites packaging to cut 18 tonnes of plastic
Described as a ‘first-to-market innovation’, the convenience retailer is switching from traditional plastic tubs to a bag-in-a-box format for its mini bite bakery range
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NewsMimi’s Bakehouse founder wins £100k at disabled entrepreneurs awards
Michelle Phillips, who lives with multiple sclerosis, will use the money to refurbish the business’ cafes and create products with a longer shelf life to help it access new revenue streams
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NewsDanish bakery Ole & Steen reaps rewards of refocused strategy
EBITDA rose by 25% to £4.9m while turnover also increase 5% as the firm invested in its production facility, extended its opening hours, and embraced seasonal NPD including a new range of open rye sandwiches
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Product NewsTesco unveils on-trend desserts, pizzas, and Italian breads for summer
Zesty citrus, rich chocolate, and pistachio are among flavours featuring in new seasonal desserts, while premium pizzas and breads take inspiration from Italian regions
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Product NewsDeli Kitchen introduces new naans, pinsa, buns, crumpets, and snack breads
Signature Flatbreads-owned retail is tapping into trends for world flavours and healthier baked goods with its six-strong line-up of ‘beyond core bread’ NPD
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NewsUK food and drink manufacturers slashing sugar and salt, finds report
The Food and Drink Federation reports that sugar, salt, and calories in products made by its members have been reduced by around a third over the past decade
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NewsUK wheat area set to recover in 2025 but share of breadmaking varieties falls
Improved weather last autumn will result in an expected 6% increase in UK wheat area although less breadmaking varieties planted means bakery production may still be tighter in 2025
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Product NewsSummer of bakery love: brands unveil new seasonal sweet treats
Strawberries & cream macarons, raspberry & lychee pastries, and hot honey Jaffa Cakes are among the recent sweet bakery innovations launched
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NewsM&S Food adds two new toasting loaves to ‘Only… ingredients’ range
The new White Sliced Toasting Loaf boasts a clean label claim of just four ingredients, while the Sunflower Seed & Spelt Toasting Loaf is said to have been made with six ingredients
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Product NewsOggs launches first celebration cakes and new lines amid brand refresh
New Zesty Lemon Cakes, Mega Birthday Cupcakes, Afternoon Tea Cakes, and Rich, Velvety Chocolate Fudge Cake have been unveiled by the plant-based bakery brand
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NewsScottish project confirms bakery applications for new seaweed-based ingredient
Ingredients supplier Macphie, biotech firm BioMara, and Abertay University have successfully used Seafibrex to boost the nutrition profile of baked goods like breads and muffins
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NewsInnovation pays off for Warburtons as sales and profit keep rising in FY24
Bolton-based bread giant posts a 4.2% increase in turnover to £741.1m with pre-tax profit up by 7% to hit £31.8m in its latest financial year to 28 September 2024
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NewsNational Food & Drink Training launches new Level 3 bakery qualification
Training arm of Scottish Bakers has created a diploma for individuals looking to advance their technical expertise as well as leadership and management skills
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Product NewsFinsbury Food Group teams up with Nadiya Hussain on new branded cake range
Five-strong range of sweet bakery treats heralds the start of the partnership between the manufacturer and the 2015 Great British Bake Off winner
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NewsBarry’s Home Bakery in Gateshead sold to forecourt operator Penny Petroleum
Retail and wholesale bakery business has been bought by a fellow family-run firm, which operates over 90 petrol stations across North England, Wales, and Scotland
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Product NewsBake his day: new sweet and savoury treats created for Father’s Day 2025
From cookies and cakes with their faces on to indulgently large pies and pastries, dads across the nation are set to get treated this Sunday
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NewsPret unveils new dine-in shop format featuring made-to-order bakery dishes
High street chain is trialling a more spacious layout at its new sites in Maidenhead and Broughty Ferry featuring an exclusive menu more attuned to relaxed, dine-in habits
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NewsADM Milling fined £300k after worker loses finger in accident at Corby site
An investigation by the Health & Safety Executive found that the flour supplier had failed to safely manage the risks of people performing maintenance at its factory
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough expands range with flavoured loaves and protein rolls
A fruit loaf and olive & basil loaf have been unveiled under a new range called ‘Creations’ while seeded protein rolls have been added under the Everyday line-up