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Greggs Reports Profit Increase Driven by Heatwave Sales of Iced Drinks and Salads

Greggs announced a rise in profits, attributing the success to strong sales of iced matcha lattes, salads, and chicken rolls during a recent heatwave. The bakery chain's strategic pivot to include more heat-friendly options helped it weather challenging summer conditions and broader economic concerns.

29 Jul, 09:06 — 29 Jul, 21:59
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BBCHigh33d ago

Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise

UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".

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FTVery High33d ago

Greggs profits rise despite heatwave and growth worries

Baker has continued its expansion in face of scepticism over UK’s continued appetite for its sausage rolls

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The GuardianMostly Factual33d ago

Greggs sales jump as iced matcha lattes and chicken rolls become heatwave hits

Rise to £1.1bn in first six months of year for bakery chain largely down to opening of new stores Iced matcha lattes and a bigger range of salads and chicken rolls helped Greggs to boost its sales during the string of summer heatwaves, as the bakery chain continues to expand across the UK. Total sales at Britain’s biggest fast food business rose to £1.1bn for the first six months of the year, 7.2% higher than the same period a year earlier. Continue reading...

By Joanna Partridge

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The IndependentMostly Factual33d ago

Iced matcha, salads and picnic sausage rolls help Greggs weather heatwave

The bakery chain revealed its sales increased over the first half of 2026 while its expansion across the UK continued.

By Anna Wise

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