Coughlans closure sparks fresh warnings over pressures facing craft bakers
Trade bodies and advocacy groups have reacted to the demise of the Croydon-based chain, calling it a stark reminder of the unprecedented pressures facing independent retail businesses
Wildfarmed launches fund to accelerate regenerative agriculture uptake
Regenerative food and farming business has teamed up with Lloyds Banking Group to create the Food & Nature Resilience Fund to encourage farmers towards nature-positive practices
Transformation programme pays off as profits surge at Wenzel’s
Restructuring, investment in technology, and NPD form part of the wider transformation programme at the family-owned London-based bakery
Rising costs see Norfolk family-run chain Kellys Bakeries go into liquidation
All three shops in towns just outside of Norwich have closed with insolvency service selling off assets including plant and machinery, furniture and fittings
Summer ranges
Sun, scrolling, and sweet treats: top bakery trends for summer 2026
New summertime bites rolled out by Bakery 79, Costa, Gail’s, and Paul Bakery
Loaded doughnuts, cookie cups, and deep-dish pizza: M&S unveils bakery range for summer 2026
From brioche to focaccia: new buns, rolls, and bread hit UK market for summer
Cooplands teams up with Ainsley Harriott for spicy summer range
Scotch egg sandwiches and coronation chicken galore: nostalgia reigns in Waitrose summer range
Summertime sweetness: new biscuits, cakes, traybakes and more unveiled
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Longer reads
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Reports
Bakery Market Report 2026
Bakery NPD Guide 2026
Top Bakery Trends 2026
Bakery Retail Guide 2025
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My bakery job
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Events
Britain’s Best Cake 2026 winner revealed
Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 winner revealed
Full list of Britain’s Best Cake 2026 medal winners revealed
Full list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 medal winners revealed
Magic sponges and top frostings: photo gallery from Britain’s Best Cake 2025
Caught bread-handed: best moments from Britain’s Best Loaf 2026
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