All Food to go articles
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat a mega-merger would do for Bakkavor, Greencore and own label
Will Bakkavor founders sell to Greencore, what are the benefits of the proposed mega-merger - and would the CMA clear it?
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Breakfast & Brunch
Whether eaten on-the-go in fast-paced hybrid working or during a leisurely weekend gathering, the opportunities afforded by breakfast & brunch are multiple and diverse. Now, as retailers increasingly realise the occasion’s potential, different strategies to capitalise are coming to the fore and suppliers are stepping up to help.
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NewsBakkavor rejects Greencore merger approach to create a £4bn food giant
Shares in Bakkavor have rocketed by 16.6% as the markets digested the news
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Category ReportThe rise of drinkable desserts: trends in dairy drinks 2025
From chocolate fudge to birthday cake, dairy brands are adding indulgent shakes inspired by afters. Is their health kick over?
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NewsGrind to expand outside London for first time with new Manchester café
The new site is set to open this summer in a development near Manchester’s Deansgate
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NewsGreggs’ sales top £2bn but slowdown continues
Greggs’ share price plummeted 10% in January after the chain disappointed investors
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NewsSubway launches jacket potato menu to ride food-to-go trend
The new range will use British potatoes topped with Subway fillings and new toppings
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NewsMorrisons, Deliveroo, Wingstop urge government to extend crime bill protections to delivery riders
Proposed shopworker laws fall short by failing to protect delivery riders when they are on a delivery, signatories say
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NewsCookie dough brand Doughlicious launches ambient cookies into retail
‘We thought it was about time we created some ready-to-eat cookies to diversify our range,’ said the brand
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Category ReportWhere’s Wonka when you need him? Ice cream category report 2025
Bad weather and price hikes have put the brakes on ice cream sales. The sector is promising to innovate its way out of trouble
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NewsCosta to give 5% pay rise to its baristas to support workers with ‘sustainable pay’
The chain will also support new training for its staff nationwide
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NewsPret a Manger drops coffee subscription cost following backlash
The chain will keep the monthly cost at £5
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NewsKFC to open flagship restaurant at London’s O2 arena
The new venue will have customer seating over two floors
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NewsNero Group shares positive sales growth for first half of financial year
Like-for-like sales grew 8% across the group
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NewsGreggs expands made-to-order hot menu selection
The new items will join Greggs’ made-to-order pizzas and sandwiches
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NewsGreencore delivers positive Q1 but warns of ‘unprecedented’ labour cost challenges
Sandwich maker Greencore has reaffirmed its full-year guidance following a ‘strong’ first quarter with volumes growing ahead of the market
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Range PreviewSee the range: Waitrose expands FreeFrom with new sweet treats
Waitrose has expanded its FreeFrom lineup with 12 new products, responding to its growing demand for specialist dietary foods
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NewsSSP Group maintains guidance following ‘good’ start to new financial year
A recovery at SSP Group has continued to gather momentum, benefiting from strong growth in the travel industry around the world and fewer strike days on the railways in the UK
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NewsPopeyes UK aiming for one store opening every week this year
The chain is aiming to open ‘one site per week’ on average according to its CEO
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NewsWingstop to open more than 20 new sites across the UK in major expansion plan
The chain plans to grow its estate by a third, adding to the existing 57 sites in the UK