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The Compleat Food Group unveils senior hires to support growth and innovation

2026-10-21T12:45:00+01:00

Steve Challouma has started in his new role as the manufacturers’s first chief growth officer, while Jo Smith will become its chief product officer later this month

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What bakery cafe operators should know about the new right to work rules

2026-10-21T10:11:00+01:00

TrustID operations director Christie Lewis explains what the changes mean for hospitality businesses ahead of the busy Christmas trading period

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Black Sheep Coffee accelerates expansion in southern England

2026-10-19T09:04:00+01:00

A minimum of 39 new stores will be added to the firm’s estate over the next five years with a focus on high-footfall and high-traffic locations such as high streets and shopping centres

Baking Industry Awards host reveal

Host for 2026 Baking Industry Awards revealed

2026-10-19T08:29:00+01:00

This year’s celebrity host is a top-notch TV presenter and comedian who will help reveal the winners at the black-tie ceremony on Wednesday 25 November

Events

  • Recipe for change: what’s driving bakery reformulation?

  • Drum roll please: Baking Industry Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Reports

  • Bakery Manufacturing Report 2026

  • Bakery Market Report 2026

  • Bakery NPD Guide 2026

  • Top Bakery Trends 2026

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

Webinar

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Webinar: Beyond the pack – what’s driving faster innovation in bakery and food-to-go?

2026-10-19T10:26:00+01:00Paid for by

This webinar explores how changing consumer occasions, earlier collaboration and practical testing can help teams define the right packaging response