What’s next in sweet snacking? Sweet snacking has had a bit of a shake up in light of factors such as climate change, the cost of living crisis and the trend towards healthier snacking. And with creativity at an all-time high, new flavours and ways… Read More »Shaking up the sweet snacking sector
Cookies, cookies and more cookies Cookies have been a staple in peoples’ lives for years and with the variants of flavour, size and price the cookie market has grown significantly and is expected to grow by 5.3% by 2025. We take a look at some… Read More »Cookies, cookies and more cookies
Three cultural trends that could be affecting your business From global pandemics to economic crises, there are plenty of factors affecting how consumers live their lives now which are completely out of your control. But while you can’t stop these changes, understanding them and what… Read More »Three cultural trends that could be affecting your business
A recipe for success, 130 years in the making From a small high street bakery in Southampton to a huge manufacturing facility, we have been baking the perfect recipe for success for over 130 years. Here is our story. They say the way to the… Read More »A recipe for success, 130 years in the making
What’s not to loaf about loaf cakes? The humble loaf cake dates back to the early 1700s when they were once known as “pound cakes”, given that they were made by using a pound of each ingredient in the recipe. But as recipes and taste… Read More »What’s not to loaf about loaf cakes?
What does HFSS mean for retailers and brands? The restrictions on products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) could lead to some of the most significant changes to UK food and drink retailers in years. The regulations which came into play in October last year, limit… Read More »What does HFSS mean for retailers and brands?
Our new site and future unveiled in the eyes of our Operations Director As Queensland Bakery Co. continues to grow and expand, we’re extremely excited to share with you that we have moved to a much bigger factory in a new location. This move further… Read More »Our new site and future unveiled in the eyes of our Operations Director
Bakery products are surging in popularity with consumers year on year. According to Ibis World, the market size of baked goods in the UK in 2022 is £8.4bn, and is only continuing to grow. As an ever-growing industry, it’s important for contract caterers to keep on top of the latest trends and developments….
UHL wanted to increase and revamp their snacking range in their coffee shops and cafes so that patients, staff, and visitors had a variety of choice and an improved quality of snacks. Their initial brief prioritised high-quality snacks that met a price point that was affordable for them and their customers, to help increase and drive sales.
As the bakery industry is hugely influenced by consumer trends and demands, it’s important to review what’s next for the industry as a whole. With 2023 just around the corner, here are our top trends for the year and beyond…