Holidaymakers will soon be able to purchase a Greggs sausage roll at Tenerife South Airport from later this month, as the bakery chain opens its sole international outlet. Greggs previously operated shops abroad in Belgium until 2008, but the company stated that Tenerife is "the ideal location to test spreading our wings in an overseas setting."
New Menu Offerings
While the exact opening date has yet to be confirmed, Greggs has revealed that the shop, situated in the international departures area of the airport, will stock a variety of bakes, rolls, and sweet treats, alongside freshly-made sandwiches. A Spanish omelette roll will feature on the breakfast menu, accompanied by freshly squeezed orange juice prepared and bottled in-shop daily. According to the bakery, this will "give customers a refreshing taste of island life."
Strategic Location
Tenerife South Airport welcomes approximately 13 million holidaymakers annually, with around 50% flying to and from the United Kingdom. Greggs noted that this location provides the "perfect way to round off a trip without breaking the bank." The shop will offer seating for up to 92 customers.
Partnership and Comments
Greggs chief executive Roisin Currie commented: "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, and we're confident our great-value offering will resonate just as well under the Spanish sun as it does on the UK high street."
The new outlet will open in partnership with Lagardere Travel Retail, which operates over 5,000 stores in airports, railway stations, and other locations across more than 50 countries worldwide. Javier Cagigal, chief executive of Lagardere Travel Retail Spain and Portugal, said: "We're delighted to partner with Greggs to bring such a well-loved brand into Tenerife South Airport for the very first time. As passengers head home, this new opening gives them a familiar, comforting choice in departures – whether that's a last treat, a relaxed sit-down moment or something to ease the journey home."
