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Greggs to trial gluten-free range

Greggs to trial gluten-free range

According to a story by the Independent, the bakery chain is planning to trial a new range of gluten-free products in their stores for coeliac sufferers.

Leon unveils Power Couple paleon bar and protein shake

The brand introduced The Power Couple to its menu, a paleon bar and protein power shake.

Filmore & Union cofounder nominated for 2016 Business Woman of the Year

Adele Ashley, co-founder and director of Filmore & Union has been nominated for 2016 Business Woman of the Year at the Yorkshire Choice Awards.

Brioche Pasquier appoints new sales manager

Brioche Pasquier announced the appointment of Paul Thompson to its UK Foodservice team as Sales Manager.

Costa barista named Barista of the Year Champion

Klara Rohel, a Costa barista from St. Ann’s in Dumfries, was named Costa’s 2015 Barista of the Year Champion at the global final at Tobacco Dock, London.

Huhtamaki releases Polarity tumblers for the healthy beverage trend

The Polarity tumblers are designed to help make juices and smoothies more appealing to those on the go.

Vital Ingredient introduces new hot food menu

The brand launched its brand new hot food menu, with four different bases and options of meaty pork feijoada, hot chilli con carne, Thai chicken curry, veggie saag paneer or Sri Lankan chicken.

Le Pain Quotidien launches first UK store out of London

The bakery and restaurant chain will open its first out-of-London restaurant in Bicester village in early 2016.

Starbucks global comp sales grows 8% in Q1

The coffee chain reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 27, 2015.

Le Pain Quotidien appoints former Starbucks exec as US CEO

The bakery and restaurant chain announced the appointment of Doug Satzman as the US Chief Executive Officer.

Chipotle supplier cuts jobs in the wake of food scare

According to a story by the Business Insider, while Chipotle's same-store sales fell by 30% in December after outbreaks tied to its restaurants, the brand's supplier for its burrito bowl take-out containers has cut jobs.

Carluccio's launches new Grab and Go concept

The Italian restaurant group will enter the grab and go market with a new brand called Via Carluccio’s.

NHS England 'to impose 20% sugar tax' in hospital cafes

According to a story by BBC citing a Guardian newspaper report, the NHS will be imposing its own "sugar tax" in hospitals and health centres in England to address obesity.

YO! Sushi holds Happy Month, up to 40% off on meals

The Japanese restaurant group is offering forty of its most popular dishes for £2.70 each, saving up to 40% off meals Monday – Friday from the 4th-29th January.

Krispy Kreme announces new Valentine's range

The doughnut chain unveiled a new Valentine's range to be available on 25 January.

Pret A Manger urges customers to "Make Someone Smile"

The brand is launching a new campaign to “Make Someone Smile”, which will allow baristas to choose 120,000 customers at random to put a special sleeve on their takeaway coffee cup.

Chipotle to temporarily stop operations on February 8 to hold food safety meetings

According to a story by the Daily Mail, the Mexican food chain will shut down its stores on 8 February for four hours to hold team meetings discussing changes the company is making to tighten its food safety measures.