Sodexo UK & Ireland - Level 4 senior chef students participate in a recent bakery masterclass at Tewinbury Cookery School in Hertfordshire

Suppliers unveil new training courses for pastry chefs and chocolatiers

2026-03-02T11:43:00+00:00

Catering services provider Sodexo has relaunched its culinary academy while chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut has crated five new online courses for chocolatiers and pastry chefs

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Farm shop acquisition primes Two Magpies Bakery for double-digit sales growth

2026-03-02T10:24:00+00:00

East Anglian bakery chain has continued its expansion across the region with the purchase of a farm shop and café in Marlesford, Suffolk

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Hybrid hits and brand collabs lead latest sweet bakery launches

2026-03-02T09:41:00+00:00

French toast waffles, cloud pancakes, and several collaborations with big chocolate brands are among the latest sweet bakery innovations

Tesco - Representatives from companies joining third latest cohort of the Tesco Accelerator programme stand outside Tesco HQ in Welwyn Garden City, Herts.

Tesco calls on brands to join latest Accelerator Programme

2026-02-27T11:00:00+00:00

Retailer is looking for brands that demonstrate customer‑centric innovation, community & diversity, or planet‑first sustainability 

Events

  • Let them eat cake: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Cake 2026

  • Bread heads: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Loaf 2026

  • How Britain’s Best Cake and Loaf 2026 will be judged

  • Beetroot to brioche: looking back at Britain’s Best Loaf champions ahead of 2026 showdown

The Artisan Collective

Big Bear Bakery's counter freshly stocked with pastries, cookies and sweet treats

Britain’s Best Artisan Bakeries 2026 revealed

2026-01-28T08:00:00+00:00By

 The bakery community has spoken – these are the 13 best artisan bakeries in Britain as voted for by British Baker readers

Reports

  • Top Bakery Trends 2026

  • Bakery Retail Guide 2025

  • Bakery Market Report 2025

Webinar

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

2026-02-12T14:58:00+00:00This content is provided by

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