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BAKERY giant Greggs has hiked prices on some of its menu items including an iconic savoury bite.
The high street chain says it has upped costs for customers to cover higher wages for staff.
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Greggs chief executive Roisin Currie today revealed bakes and sandwich have gone up by as much as 10p in recent weeks.
The bakery boss told The Sun that includes fan favourite sausage rolls which have gone up from £1.20 to £1.25 - 5p extra.
The vegan version has also been hiked by the same amount.
Back in 2016 the popular snack cost just 85p, but a series of price hikes in recent years means it's now 40p more.
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Sausage roll prices shot up three different times in 2022 - the height of the cost of living crisis - from £1 at the start of the year to £1.15 by the end.
The exact amount you'll pay for your sausage roll depends on where you live though, as prices can vary from one branch to another.
The chain has not said which other items are affected.
But in better news for customers, Ms Currie also said that meal deal prices have remained the same price and no further price hikes are planned for the rest of the year.
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The cost of a Greggs meal deal varies, with a cold sandwich and hot or cold drink worth £3.75 while a hot sandwich and wedges with a cold or hot drink is £4.95.
Pasta salads with a hot or cold drink cost £3.75.
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Ms Currie said it had to raise prices on some its staple products after giving a pay rise to 32,000 staff members earlier this year.
The National Living Wage went up from £10.42 to £11.44 in April.
In March, it also said it would offer 25,000 colleagues a bonus of £700 following soaring profits.
She said: “The biggest inflation cost right now is the increase in the National Living Wage and making sure our employees get the wage increases that are appropriate.
How the price of Greggs' sausage roll has changed
Here is how much the iconic sausage roll has changed in price since 2016...
- 2016 - 85p
- 2017 - 90p
- 2021 - £1
- January 2022 - £1.05
- May 2022 - £1.10
- October 2022 - £1.15
- January 2023 - £1.20
- July 2024 - £1.25
"That puts pressure on the cost increases within the business."
It comes after Greggs posted a 16.3% rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £74.1 million for the six months to June 29.
Greggs said its total sales rose to £960.6 million over the first half of the year.
The chain said the bumper profits were partly due to the success of its pizza meal deals.
The bakery chain has also been vastly expanding the number of branches on the high street.
Greggs is planning to open up to 160 new net locations this year overall, which also takes into branches that are set to close.
Ms Currie said: “Greggs has made good progress in the first half of the year, further broadening our range of on-the-go food and drink whilst making it more accessible to more customers.”
She added: “Our cost outlook for 2024 remains unchanged and we continue to trade in line with our plan.
"The board remains confident in the long-term growth strategy, and we are investing to support that growth."
How to save money at Greggs
Greggs superfan Tony Collins previously revealed his top tips for saving money on your next trip.
He said to make the most of outlet stores, that sell baked goods at knockdown prices, usually because they're a day old.
The chain says the food is still fresh and a percentage of the profits goes to charity.
How much you'll save varies, Tony revealed, but he said he usually gets around 20% off compared to normal prices.
We previously revealed the full list of Greggs outlets stores across the UK.
Meanwhile, you could save 20% on your next trip by using a little-known pizza meal deal trick - waiting until after 4pm when the price drops from £3.50 to £2.85.
Make sure you download the Greggs app as well, which offers you a free treat on your birthday.
You can download the app via the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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In other Greggs news, the chain recently added a Katsu Chicken Bake to branches nationwide last week.
Customers can order the new £2 dish via Just Eat and Uber Eats, or head to their nearest shop.
Full list of new Greggs summer items
Here's the full list of new food items:
- Chicken Pesto Flatbread
- Spicy Mexican Bean Flatbread
- Cherry Bakewell Muffin
- Apple & Strawberry Fruit Pot
- Vegan Mexican Chicken-Free Bake
- Vegetable Bake
- Katsu Chicken Bake
- Four Slice Pizza Box
The new summer drinks include the Mango & Strawberry Cooler, Strawberry & Cream Refresher, Strawberry Lemonade, Cloudy Lemonade, Over Ice Americano and the Iced Latte.
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