All Cakes & biscuits articles
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NewsRoald Dahl’s estate eyes Bruce Bogtrotter chocolate cake launch
It has registered ‘Bruce’ with the IPO under classes covering cakes
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Range PreviewTree-bone steak and prawn coconut curry doughnuts: Morrisons Christmas range 2025
Morrisons has unveiled 340 new products in its Christmas food range for 2025 and the debut of an ultra-premium tier within its flagship The Best range
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Analysis & FeaturesHow a US trip inspired The Jar House’s traditional British beer bread
Claire Bowes Fairless has built a brand whose mixes are listed at Harvey Nichols, National Trust sites and breweries. Now, after input from the likes of Theo Paphitis, it’s diversifying
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Elise Smith, NPD technologist, English Cheesecake Co
‘No day is complete without a bit of cheesecake tasting… obviously all in the name of quality control!’
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Category ReportIs it chocolate? How soaring cocoa costs are changing cakes and biscuits
As cocoa prices hit record highs, cake and biscuit makers are turning to cheaper ‘chocolate flavour coating’
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NewsWalker’s Shortbread appoints chair as it eyes ‘new opportunities’
Bob Brannan left the position in May, after seven years
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NewsPladis global sales surpass £3bn
Revenues at McVitie’s owner Pladis have surged past £3bn as product innovation and increasing business overseas helped the group to a record year
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NewsAldi trolls Tesco and M&S with real cake sandwich
The NPD will be stocked in Aldi’s bakery aisles for a limited time
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NewsWalker’s Shortbread hit record £201m in founder’s final year
Walker’s sales grew £17m (9%) in the year to 31 December 2024, driven by strong festive trading in the UK
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NewsBio&Me adds Daily Boost Fibre & Protein snack bars
The NPD is intended to appeal to Bio&Me’s ‘typical’ female shopper
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NewsMcVitie’s revives Jaffaween cake bars for Halloween
The snacks were ‘perfectly timed for trick or treaters’, said McVitie’s
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NewsDr Oetker boosts profits after cost-cutting success
Maintaining market share in 2024, Dr Oetker increased revenues 2.6% to £239.5m
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Range PreviewMexican croquettes and brie truffle honey pizzas: Co-op Christmas range 2025
Co-op is paving its own way with a new 2025 Christmas lineup featuring a more convenience-led approach designed for quick trips to the shops and smaller festive gatherings
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NewsTrek and Nakd maker Natural Balance Foods sinks to a loss on £11m VAT bill
A backdated £11m tax bill has sent Natural Balance Foods tumbling into the red as the Trek and Nakd bar producer fell foul of HMRC VAT rules
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NewsDoughlicious adds collagen support cookie dough dessert
The dessert will roll into Whole Foods Market chillers next week
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Analysis & FeaturesWas Urban Legend ahead of its time or always set to fail?
The doughnut brand’s tech is ingenious – and will be sold on. So why didn’t its products catch on?
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Comment & OpinionGoodbye Dubai? Why the pistachio chocolate trend is here to stay
The proliferation of Dubai-style innovation chocolate has served as a platform to introduce pistachio as a core flavour in confectionery
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Range PreviewM&S launches Christmas 2025 range featuring Tom Kerridge Collection
M&S has opened its Christmas Food to Order offer for 2025 with a select range of premium centrepieces, seafood platters and an exclusive ‘Tom Kerridge with M&S Collection’ capsule
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NewsPladis sales break through £1bn barrier in the UK
The group said it continued to invest in its brands, accelerate the pace of innovation, execute well in market and implement programmes to reduce the supply chain cost base and develop talent
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NewsMighty Slice hires Fiona Fitzpatrick as business advisor as it launches in Morrisons
The new hire runs a consultancy and accelerator for food & drink startups, as well as hosting the Brand Growth Heroes podcast