Greggs is set to open its first international outlet at Tenerife South Airport later this month, marking the bakery chain's return to overseas operations since its Belgian venture in 2008. The new shop, located in the international departures area, will offer a familiar range of bakes, rolls, sweet treats, and freshly-made sandwiches.
Catering to local tastes, a Spanish Omelette Roll will feature on the breakfast menu, alongside freshly squeezed orange juice, prepared and bottled daily in-store. Greggs believes this will give customers a refreshing taste of island life.
The move targets the significant British contingent among the 13 million annual passengers at Tenerife South, with approximately half travelling to and from the UK. Greggs said the location made it the “perfect way to round off a trip without breaking the bank”.
Greggs chief executive Roisin Currie said: “Tenerife South Airport is a hub for millions of UK and international passengers each year, making it the ideal location to test spreading our wings in an overseas setting. It’s an exciting milestone for Greggs as we bring a slice of home to the Canaries.”
The new shop will open in partnership with Lagardere Travel Retail, which operates more than 5,000 stores in airports, railway stations and other locations in over 50 countries worldwide.
