OUTSIDE THE BOX
Leading supplier of bread, bakery and FTG, Delice de France has launched its Spring/Summer 2026 Catalogue, unveiling 47 new products across bread, patisserie, snacking and chilled.
It demonstrates a continued mission to build on its bakery expert status by adding complementary products outside of the category. This year’s catalogue sees Delice launch sandwich fillings, pizza toppings, spreads and soup, enabling customers to drive more value from their range and simplify ordering processes.
With handheld bakery snacking continuing to drive growth and value for operators, Delice has looked to cuisines from around the world to meet demand. Taking inspiration from the Caribbean are five savoury Jamaican Patties in Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Vegetable and Jerk Chicken varieties. Meanwhile, a duo of savoury Scandi-inspired hand-twisted Knots in Spinach & Feta and Pepperoni & Cheese present a hearty standalone snack or premium sandwich carrier to elevate lunch.
Also on board is the Chicken Curry Slice in a rich, aromatic curry sauce, a Chilli Beef and Cheese Slice, as well as a Chicken Bake and Cheese & Onion Bake.
CHILLED EXPANSION
Last year, the business extended into the chilled FTG category with a range of new sandwiches, wraps and heat-to-eat products, launched under its Delice to Go sub-brand.
Following customer feedback that they were seeking more flexibility with sandwich fillings, Delice de France is bringing five bestselling varieties to market, available in 1kg tubs. They are hand-mixed, enabling greater consistency, available in Coronation Chicken, Tuna Mayonnaise, Mixed Cheese & Spring Onion, Egg Mayonnaise and Chicken Mayonnaise. A smooth and versatile vegetable fat spread – Bebo Butterich – is also on-stream, making Delice de France a one-stop-shop for sandwich needs.
Delivering exceptional bread products is Delice de France’s heartland and this year is no exception. The company is tapping into the increased demand of US-style comfort foods with a septet of fully baked bagels (available in Plain, Sesame, Poppy Seed, Multigrain, Everything, Cheese & Jalapeno and Veggie varieties).
Elsewhere in bread, the new Multiseed Sub Roll Hinged Cut is an 8-inch sub roll featuring a soft, wheat-based interior with a lightly crisp crust, a convenient hinged cut for easy filling, and topped with a nutritious mix of golden linseeds, millet seeds and black poppy seeds. In addition, Multi-Grain Country Roll is a rustic offering baked to a golden finish with a hearty, wholesome character.
TEMPTING TREATS
Leading Delice’s treat products is a trio of Pastry Swirls in Maple & Pecan, Vanilla and Cinnamon & Hazelnut varieties. Consumer testing found 74% of respondents thought the range matched ‘very well’ with what they look for in a sweet treat (one). Tapping into the trend for lighter bites, there’s also a trio of mini muffins in Blueberry, Sicilian Lemon Curd and Chocolate Chip flavours.
With apple ranking as one of the key flavours of 2026, Delice is launching an Apple Cake with Butter Crumbles. It’s moist and tender, topped with golden, buttery crumbles for a satisfying crunch. The natural sweetness of the apples blends with the rich, soft cake base, creating a balanced texture and flavour.
Delice’s range also contains stand-out performers that tap into current bakery trends. For example, a Cheese Bretzel – a pretzel knot featuring a soft, chewy interior and lightly glazed crust for a distinctive finish – and a Funfetti Crodot, a ready-to-eat crodot finished with a smooth pink coating flavoured with strawberry. The soft, layered pastry contrasts with the sweet outer glaze, creating a rich and indulgent bite.
Thierry Cacaly, Delice de France CEO, said: “Each year we challenge ourselves to go bigger and better with our Spring/Summerlaunch and the team have outdone themselves this year. Whether it’s standout treats and bread products or expansions in chilled that will help our customers drive their sales, Delice de France’s range has once again grown stronger, and we can’t wait to hear what our customers think.”
The catalogue is available now at delicedefrance.co.uk/catalogue-69.
[1] Delice de France x Vypr 2026
