Aryzta Food Solutions is giving forecourt retailers the chance to unwrap extra profits over the festive season with the launch of its Christmas sweet bakery and hot food-to-go range.

The in-store bakery specialist is launching a nine-strong seasonal range of sweet and savoury products, enabling retailers to meet shopper demand for great-tasting treats that provide a dash of festive indulgence.

Vincent Brook, head of retail UK at Aryzta Food Solutions, says: “The run-up to Christmas provides a major opportunity for retailers to maximise their in-store bakery and food-to-go profits.

“Bakery is already one of the top-performing sectors in convenience. Combine this with the fact that food-to-go shoppers spend 10% more than the average c-store shopper, and 42% cite hot food as a reason to return, we’re enabling retailers to use our high- margin products to capitalise on the festive feel-good factor at a time when shoppers want to indulge.”

The festive line-up includes Cuisine de France-branded Cranberry Torsades (90g, rrp £1.00) and Brandy Mince Puffs (80g, rrp £1.25), along with festive sausage rolls (140g, rrp £1.25) and festive slices (turkey, pork sausage, bacon and cranberry in a creamy gravy, 160g, RRP £1.50).

The sweet bakery range also includes Triple Chocolate Christmas Muffins (110g, RRP £1.00); Linzer Biscuits (shortbread filled with raspberry jam and dusted with sugar – 75g, RRP £1.00); Gingerbread Reindeers (60g, RRP 85p); Christmas Donuts (55g, RRP £1.00) and Luxury Mince Crowns (68g, £1.50).

Brook concludes: “Retailers who want to increase their Christmas profits should seriously consider in-store bakery and freshly cooked food-to-go. Shopper demand is high and Aryzta Food Solutions offers a unique bakery solution, providing consumers with the choice, quality and indulgence they’re looking for over the festive season.”

Orders can be placed by phoning 0845 437 9593 (England and Wales), 01698 844 884 (Scotland) or by emailing retail.ordersGB@aryzta.com.