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Entries encouraged for UK’s first-ever Gingerbread House Festival

2026-07-21T08:15:00+01:00

Bakers of all ages from across the nation are invited to enter the inaugural event in Cumbria this November, with cash prizes given to category winners

Matthews Cotswold Flour Regenerative eight grain flour next to jam and toast

Matthews Cotswold Flour launches three regenerative flours in Waitrose

2026-07-20T11:40:00+01:00

The family-owned miller has rolled out three new flours, furthering its ambition to transition its speciality flour range to regeneratively grown British grain by 2030

Ole & Steen bakery counter neatly filled with pastries

Customer surge drives record sales for Danish bakery Ole & Steen

2026-07-20T10:56:00+01:00

Rising customer numbers, product innovation, and growth across digital channels helped drive sales despite ongoing cost pressures

Harlech Foodservice - L-R Harlech operations director Ian Evans, MP Liz Saville Roberts, Harlech MD Mark Lawton and colleague Dave Chapman and Crofton Davey

Harlech Foodservice targets £120m turnover via site expansion in Wales

2026-07-17T08:10:00+01:00

Gwynedd-based, family-run wholesaler plans to spend £2m on new warehousing and freezer facilities at its Llanystumdwy headquarters and a further £1.5m on delivery vehicles

Summer ranges

Pistachio & raspberry patisserie

Sun, scrolling, and sweet treats: top bakery trends for summer 2026

2026-06-10T08:00:00+01:00

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New summertime bites rolled out by Bakery 79, Costa, Gail’s, and Paul Bakery

2026-06-17T11:09:00+01:00

Dunked N Loaded Custard Creams

Loaded doughnuts, cookie cups, and deep-dish pizza: M&S unveils bakery range for summer 2026

2026-05-28T11:39:00+01:00

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From brioche to focaccia: new buns, rolls, and bread hit UK market for summer

2026-06-09T14:32:00+01:00

Ainsley Harriott with Cooplands chilli brownies

Cooplands teams up with Ainsley Harriott for spicy summer range

2026-06-04T11:31:00+01:00

Waitrose hot smoked salmon quiche

Scotch egg sandwiches and coronation chicken galore: nostalgia reigns in Waitrose summer range

2026-06-02T08:57:00+01:00

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Summertime sweetness: new biscuits, cakes, traybakes and more unveiled

2026-05-26T11:14:00+01:00

  • 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

Reports

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Bakery Market Report 2026

2026-04-28T10:31:00+01:00Sponsored by , , and , By

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Bakery NPD Guide 2026

2026-02-25T08:30:00+00:00Sponsored by , , and , By

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Top Bakery Trends 2026

2025-11-26T09:00:00+00:00Sponsored by , and , Paid for by , By

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Bakery Retail Guide 2025

2025-02-26T09:00:00+00:00Sponsored by and , By

  • Bakery Market Report 2026

  • Bakery NPD Guide 2026

  • Top Bakery Trends 2026

  • Bakery Retail Guide 2025

Events

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Britain’s Best Cake 2026 winner revealed

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

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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

Webinar

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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

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