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Today, the Disasters Emergency Committee have launched the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal. Last week, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated huge areas of Myanmar, which was already facing a humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of people are still missing and many more have no access to the safe shelter, clean water, food and medical care they need to survive. DEC charities are already on the ground in affected communities and are working hard to access remote areas. At Greggs, we are supporting the appeal to help scale up their work and reach the most vulnerable. In all company-managed shops between 3rd April and the 16th April, all charity bucket donations will be going to the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal.

Business in the Community's 'The King’s Seeing is Believing' programme is a key opportunity for business leaders to come together to see the issues facing the communities that they serve and work collaboratively to make a positive impact. Here at Greggs we know the power that these visits can have - The Greggs Foundation Breakfast Club programme and our employability programme ‘Fresh Start’ were both inspired by Seeing is Believing visits. Last week, our Chief Executive, Roisin Currie, led a visit in her hometown of Glasgow, focussing on an issue we're very passionate about at Greggs - social mobility. It was a powerful and inspiring day for all the attendees. We encourage you to find out more about the visit and the work that the BiTC do via the link below. Roisin said of the day: “The King’s Seeing is Believing programme is a testament to the power of collaboration between businesses, local government and community organisations and the true impact that can come from businesses supporting their local communities. Our visit to Glasgow shone a light on some of the challenges facing those who live and work in Drumchapel and I was inspired by the work being delivered by community organisations to support those who need it most. I am confident that the visit will lead to some meaningful actions taken by the businesses that attended.” 

We recognise that raising welfare standards for farm animals is an integral part of the transition to a more sustainable food system. Today, we are delighted to announce that we have achieved a Tier 2 rating in the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) report. The BBFAW is the world’s leading annual assessment of the food industry’s farm animal welfare policies, practices and performance and we have been assessed by them since it was set up in 2012. With only three other companies in the Tier 2 category, this ranking demonstrates that humane standards of farm animal welfare are integral to our business strategy. We remain committed to continuous improvement on farm animal welfare and will work towards achieving the BBFAW’s requirements over the longer term. To learn more about our commitment to becoming a better business, watch out for the launch of our annual Sustainability Report, The Greggs Pledge, on Wednesday 16th April. Compassion in World Farming FOUR PAWS Chronos Sustainability

It was great to welcome Graham Ruddick to Greggs House to interview our Chief Executive, Roisin Currie, for the Business Leader podcast. From discussing our rich heritage of over 85 years, to the exciting growth journey we are on with plans to build capacity for up to 3,500 shops - it was a fantastic conversation. Throughout the years, the key to our success has been our colleagues who remain at the heart of the business and are what makes Greggs, Greggs. You can listen to the podcast via the post below.

Spring has arrived just in time for the launch of two new over-ice drinks.   Make life peachy in just one sip with our new Peach Iced Tea, or try our Mint Lemonade - it's simply the zest!   Our iced drinks are available in over 1,200 of our shops across the UK.   If you're peckish and want something to go with your iced drink, today, we've also launched a new BLT Sandwich, a Tuna Crunch Roll and - a true masterpiece - the Veggie Feast Pizza. Also returning to shops is our Piri Piri Chicken Pasta.   At Greggs, we continue to innovate to provide our customers with new, fresh and tasty products for every occasion.

We’re delighted to share that Greggs has been recognised at last night's MCA Hospitality Awards 2025! We received the Consumer Choice award, highlighting our position as the UK’s leading food-to-go brand for value. We are proud that this award is judged on consumer satisfaction, recommendations, and customer experience. Additionally, our Chief Executive, Roisin Currie, was voted by her peers in the senior sector as ‘Leader of the Year’, for her leadership, driving Greggs to record-breaking success with over £2bn in sales and over 2,600 shops in a variety of locations. These achievements would not be possible without our fantastic 33,000 colleagues and millions of loyal customers. Thank you for your continued support – we’re excited for what’s next! MCA Insight - Leaders in Eating & Drinking Out Market Insight #Greggs #MCAHospitalityAwards2025 #ConsumerChoice #LeaderOfTheYear #Growth

At Greggs, we've been committed to doing good for over 85 years. As an ethical company, we buy responsibly, knowing the positive impact it has on our communities and the planet.   One key focus is palm oil. Rather than exclude it, we choose sustainable palm oil for two key reasons: its unique properties make it difficult to replace without affecting product quality, and its high yield and efficiency means alternative crops would require more land.   We source 100% RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil, with over 99.9% from segregated sources—set to reach 100% by the end of 2025. By choosing sustainable palm, we help protect wildlife, support biodiversity, and reduce environmental impact.   We're proud to support Chester Zoo's Sustainable Palm Oil Communities Project as Sustainable Palm Oil Ambassadors! https://lnkd.in/eZWYsbDH

This morning, we announced our 2024 preliminary results, with sales up 11.3%, and LFL sales up 5.5%, exceeding £2 billion for the first time, whilst underlying profit before tax increased by 13.7% to £195.3m.   We opened a record 226 new shops in 2024, taking the total estate to 2,618 shops. We are targeting 140 to 150 net openings in 2025 and continue to see a clear opportunity for significantly more than 3,000 UK shops over the long term.   Evening trade continues to be our fastest growing daypart, representing 9.0% of sales in the period. We also launched a BBQ Chicken & Bacon Pizza and four-slice sharing box which are performing well in the evening.   Our brand health metrics remain strong and we continue to be the UK’s leading food-to-go brand and number 1 for value according to YouGov’s Brand Index.   We continue with our commitment of returning 10% of profits to our colleagues and this year we are delighted to share £20.5 million with our people, reflecting a year of strong progress for Greggs.   In this video, Roisin Currie, our Chief Executive, summarises the key milestones we reached in 2024: https://lnkd.in/e3r4bimQ

As longstanding supporters of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, we recently attended the launch of its fantastic new initiative – Allergy School. Allergy School is a brand-new educational suite of free, high-quality resources created to support educators responsible for children aged 3-11 years. Resources are designed to help busy teachers feel supported to ensure their pupils feel empowered, included and protected - and for everyone at school to feel more confident around the subject of food allergies. Find out more below about this wonderful initiative which will do so much to help children with food allergies.

We’re incredibly proud to have been awarded the Gold Award in Britain’s Most Admired Restaurants and Pubs sector 2024. Yesterday, our Chief Executive, Roisin Currie, attended a ceremony, held at the London Stock Exchange, to accept the award. Greggs has more than 33,000 colleagues and operates more than 2,600 shops across the UK, enabling us to serve our customers throughout the country. Greggs mission is simple: to make Greggs accessible, wherever, whenever, and however our customers need us, while ensuring we offer great value and great quality, freshly prepared food and drinks on the go. Beyond this, we continue to channel our efforts and resources into ‘doing good’ and ensuring that we have a positive impact on the world around us. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our teams who do a fantastic job day in, day out. Thank you to our amazing colleagues and here’s to another incredible year!    #Greggs #BritainsMostAdmired2024 #LondonStockExchange