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Gingerbread doughnuts and sticky toffee trifle: Morrisons unwraps Christmas bakery 2026
2026-09-21T08:00:00+01:00
Opening Doors #26: craft bakeries launch new sites across the nation
2026-09-18T08:40:00+01:00
From interest to action: can regenerative agriculture go mainstream in bakery?
2026-09-16T08:00:00+01:00

Latest news

Pretzel specialist Auntie Anne’s hits 50-store milestone

2026-09-21T09:04:00+01:00

There’s still plenty of room for growth, according to MD Max Burton as the franchise works towards its ambition of 100 stores by 2030

Greggs opens first supermarket Bitesize site in Tesco

2026-09-18T11:57:00+01:00

Located within the Tesco Southwark Superstore, the opening marks the latest step in the rollout of Greggs smaller shop format

Samworth Brothers fined £594k after workers suffer scald injuries

2026-09-18T10:18:00+01:00

Two men working at the Kettleby Foods factory in Leicestershire were fixing a leaking gasket on steam pipework when they were scalded

Government pushes for more wholegrain bread, fewer cakes and pastries at schools

2026-09-17T07:30:00+01:00

A proposed update to school food standards in England presents some challenges and some opportunities for bakery suppliers

Baking Industry Awards 2026

Drum roll please: Baking Industry Awards 2026 finalists revealed

2026-09-07T11:01:00+01:00By British Baker

Finalists for each category have been announced, so check out the people, products, and businesses in the running for a trophy

Product news

Gingerbread doughnuts and sticky toffee trifle: Morrisons unwraps Christmas bakery 2026

2026-09-21T08:00:00+01:00By Amy North

Who wants to share a Zillionaire: Gü and Balconi unveil new bakery desserts

2026-09-17T07:27:00+01:00By Dan Riley

M&S Food partners with Too Good To Go to prevent waste of surplus bakery

2026-09-16T08:00:00+01:00By Dan Riley

Autumn bakery items unveiled at Costa, Greggs, Pret, Starbucks, and Subway

2026-09-15T11:09:00+01:00By Dan Riley

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Solutions Showcase: the innovations optimising output and efficiency
2026-09-07T08:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with Showcase Partners
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Why provenance is becoming one of bakery’s most important ingredients
2026-08-17T06:58:00+01:00Paid for by Puratos UK
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Future of bread: can bakery be part of a personalised nutrition experience?
2026-07-06T06:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with Lesaffre UK & Ireland
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How retailers can differentiate with a top-quality coffee experience
2026-06-29T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by Lavazza
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Ultra-fresh, over-produced, under-planned: why AI is changing bakery forecasting for good
2026-05-26T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by Foodforecast Technologies
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How can bakers create the ultimate pizza base?
2026-04-27T06:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with Lesaffre UK & Ireland

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From interest to action: can regenerative agriculture go mainstream in bakery?
2026-09-16T08:00:00+01:00
Beyond the boule: what’s next for supermarket sourdough?
2026-09-09T09:20:00+01:00
East meets West: rise of the Asian-style fusion bakery in London
2026-09-04T07:30:00+01:00
Keeping the starter alive: Jason Geary on growth without compromise
2026-09-01T07:40:00+01:00
Feeling the squeeze? What the rise of GLP-1s really means for bakery
2026-08-26T08:17:00+01:00
Are GLP-1s a threat or opportunity for bakery?
2026-08-24T08:17:00+01:00
GLP-1s, Gen Z, and drama: afternoon tea trends for 2026 and beyond
2026-08-12T08:00:00+01:00
Why compressed air has no place in modern bakery cleaning
2026-07-27T07:59:00+01:00
Inside Hovis Bakeries: the thinking behind the new identity
2026-07-27T07:52:00+01:00
How bakeries can defend themselves against AI-generated fraud
2026-07-23T09:49:00+01:00
Rise and shine: how Cornish Bakery is reshaping the bakery landscape
2026-07-21T09:00:00+01:00
Cracking on: what progress is bakery making on cage-free eggs?
2026-07-15T10:16:00+01:00

Reports

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Bakery Market Report 2026

2026-04-28T10:31:00+01:00Sponsored by Flora Professional, Lantmännen Unibake, Rademaker, TraceGains, Coperion, Sonneveld and Multivac, By British Baker

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Bakery NPD Guide 2026

2026-02-25T08:30:00+00:00Sponsored by Delice de France, Fritsch, Lesaffre UK & Ireland and TraceGains, By British Baker

A selection of lovely looking baked goods

Top Bakery Trends 2026

2025-11-26T09:00:00+00:00Sponsored by Fritsch, Reiser and TraceGains, Paid for by Puratos, By British Baker

Inside a lovely looking bakery with loaves stacked on the walls

Bakery Retail Guide 2025

2025-02-26T09:00:00+00:00Sponsored by Matthews Cotswold Flour and Rademaker, By British Baker

Bakery Market Report 2026
Bakery NPD Guide 2026
Top Bakery Trends 2026
Bakery Retail Guide 2025

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My Bakery Job: Darren Hillyer, multi-skilled electric truck driver, ADM Milling
2026-09-16T07:30:00+01:00
My Bakery Job: Nick Bevan, director, corporate comms & sustainability, Baker & Baker
2026-09-02T07:35:00+01:00
My Bakery Job: Daniel Araujo, COO, Rhythm 108
2026-08-14T13:28:00+01:00
My Bakery Job: Jennifer MacPherson, learning & development manager, Birds Bakery
2026-07-31T08:00:00+01:00
My Bakery Job: David Martos, founder, House of Cinn
2026-07-17T08:37:00+01:00
My Bakery Job: Sam Leatherby, executive pastry chef, London Hilton on Park Lane
2026-07-06T07:30:00+01:00
My Bakery Job: Sam Burton, buyer, Just Desserts
2026-06-22T08:47:00+01:00
My Bakery Job: Ken Potts, chief science officer, Modern Baker
2026-06-05T09:59:00+01:00
My Bakery Job: Mike Cutting, design & creative lead, Emmi Desserts UK
2026-05-26T09:18:00+01:00

Events

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Britain’s Best Cake 2026 winner revealed

2026-04-13T17:07:00+01:00

Imma the Bakery - Cantabrian Ugi - 2100x1400

Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 winner revealed

2026-04-14T16:54:00+01:00

A cake decorated to look like a Highland Cow

Full list of Britain’s Best Cake 2026 medal winners revealed

2026-04-17T09:02:00+01:00

British Baker - Pesto, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Babka by 31 Mallory Bakery won a gold medal

Full list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 medal winners revealed

2026-04-17T10:55:00+01:00

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Magic sponges and top frostings: photo gallery from Britain’s Best Cake 2025

2026-04-22T10:15:00+01:00

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Caught bread-handed: best moments from Britain’s Best Loaf 2026

2026-04-24T09:30:00+01:00

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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Webinar: How to bake on strength – enzyme solutions that keep dough in shape

2026-02-12T14:58:00+00:00Paid for by IFF

If you want stronger dough and fewer headaches in real-world production, this session is for you.