Greggs sales surge as iced matcha lattes and salads prove a heatwave hit

The coverage of Greggs' sales boost broadly agrees on the factors contributing to the increase, citing iced drinks and salads as key drivers. However, the framing of the story is nearly identical across all centre-leaning outlets, with no notable divergence in tone or emphasis, suggesting a uniform narrative around the company's success during the heatwave.

Greggs sales surge as iced matcha lattes and salads prove a heatwave hit

Greggs’ sales and profits was also boosted by the opening of 34 new stores

Greggs sales soar as iced drinks and salads prove a heatwave hit

Greggs’ sales and profits have risen in the first half of 2026 as it looks to expand across the UK

Salads and iced matcha lattes help bring heatwave sales boost for Greggs

The bakery chain revealed that total sales topped £1.1 billion for the 26 weeks to June 27.