NEWS ROUND UP Snack brand Raise aims for £1m in year three


London-based snack brand RAISE, launched in 2023, is experiencing rapid growth as it aims for £1m in revenue by 2025.


Founder Chester Robinson created RAISE


        and tasty snacks. Inspired by the nut and seed clusters his Nigerian mum made during his childhood, Chester turned his family favourite into a commercial product.


RAISE got a strong start through Sainsbury’s Future Brands incubator, securing a listing with the retailer and startup support. “That was a dream come true,” says Chester, “but we had to build awareness fast and compete with established names.”


Chester has always been entrepreneurial— selling snacks and clothes at school, running club nights at university, and working in digital marketing and tech. These experiences gave him the skills to build and market RAISE.


Support from family and friends was vital in the early stages, with his mum’s home doubling as        English heritage, RAISE champions diversity


WIESHEU and WACHTEL develops Dibas blue2


WIESHEU and WACHTEL have teamed up to create the Dibas blue2 PICCOLO C, a space- saving baking solution that combines two technologies in one system. At just a minimal footprint, it unites the WIESHEU convection oven (Dibas blue2) with the WACHTEL deck oven (PICCOLO PRO PLUS), making it ideal for bakery stores looking to deliver a wide range of high-quality products in limited space. Its modular design allows up to four ovens to be combined, tailoring setups to individual needs. Both ovens feature intuitive 7-inch touch controls, making baking programs easy   cycles, and excellent insulation help reduce energy costs. A standout feature is the space-saving door that slides into


 delivers fast, sensor-controlled steaming, ensuring glossy, well- baked results. Optimized heat and steam distribution shortens baking times and reduces energy use. Equipped with eco-friendly insulation and MULTI ZONE BAKING technology, the deck oven maintains stable temperatures with minimal heat loss. Four temperature sensors per deck and cast-iron POWER STEAM deliver consistently excellent, even bakes. Both ovens offer programmable, customizable interfaces, cleaning


locks, and easy-clean features like W-HYGIENIC removable hearth windows. The PICCOLO’s SOFT CLOSE doors ensure quiet, smooth handling—ideal for busy bakery environments.


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and inclusion. Each pack sold helps feed a child at risk of hunger in the UK. “We want to build a community of people who care about improving themselves, others, and the planet,” Chester explains.


Scottish Bakers launches Future of Bakery reports


Scottish Bakers has launched its Future of Bakery reports, offering key insights into sweet and savoury bakery trends.


Developed in


partnership with global ingredients supplier Dawn Foods,


the reports


are part of a strategic push to support innovation and sustainable growth across Scotland’s bakery sector. Exclusively available to members via the new digital Insights Hub,


the reports


provide in-depth analysis of market performance, shopper behaviour, pricing, key players, and emerging trends to support 2025 business planning. Based on NIQ data from 30,000 UK households and bespoke research by TRKR surveying 500 Scottish shoppers, the reports deliver valuable, data-driven insights. Lesley Cameron,


Chief Executive of Scottish Bakers, Kennedy’s Bakery Production June/July 2025


said: “With shifting consumer habits and rising costs, our members need actionable insights more than ever. These reports offer the tools to respond effectively and drive growth.” Scotland’s sweet bakery market is now valued at £261 million, with spend up +4.6% year-on-year, outpacing total grocery growth.


Savoury


bakery spend has risen +3%, with strong performance in     sausage rolls.


“Our collaboration with Dawn Foods ensures the insights are robust, relevant and practical for bakers across Scotland,” Cameron added.


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