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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.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Greggs sales surge ahead of new stores opening throughout the country

Greggs’ sales and profits was also boosted by the opening of 34 new stores

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Greggs boss blames weight-loss drugs and ‘tough’ conditions as profits slump

The bakery giant’s boss anticipates that ‘easing inflationary pressures’ will boost consumer spending

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Greggs increases sausage roll price as cost of living bites again

Price of Greggs sausage roll now £1.35 in most shops, amid rising business costs

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Weight-loss jabs have made us rethink our menu, Greggs boss admits

The bakery chain recently launched egg pots and protein drinks as part of its plans to tap into nutritional trends

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Greggs boss says there is ‘no doubt’ weight loss jabs are impacting business

The bakery chain recently launched egg pots and protein drinks as part of its plans to tap into nutritional trends.

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Greggs puts up price of sausage roll by 5p to £1.35 amid rising costs

Bakery chain also adds 10p to a latte, bringing it to £2.25, as CEO warns of ‘a tough, challenging market’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Feeling the bite: is Greggs on a roll or is its expansion overbaked?

UK pastry chain has plans for two new factories and 800 more branches, despite sales falling in 2025 and analysts questioning brand’s direction

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3

Greggs to put up price of breakfast deals and other items after weak summer sales

Bakery chain hit by sales growth slowdown as July heatwave led to shoppers shunning hot pastries

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025