Bakery Market Report 2026
The out of home bakery market is evolving with changing formats, menus, and more as operators adapt to overcome rising costs, staffing issues, and changing consumer habits
Entrepreneur with family ties to Grupo Bimbo buys 206-year-old Scottish bakery
Six generations of family ownership at Alexander Taylor have come to end with Mexican-born American Carlos Huerta taking over the South Lanarkshire business
Ambala Foods acquisition lifts Cake Box revenue over £60m
Egg-free cake specialist reports a 43% rise in turnover for its latest financial year, largely driven by the Ambala contribution but also continued estate expansion and enhanced omni-channel offerings
EG on the Move launches in-store bakery concept at forecourts
New brand Bill’s Bakery is focussed on a value-driven offering with a range that features freshly baked baguettes, filled soft rolls, savoury pastries, doughnuts, and buns
Calls for stronger remedy in ABF-Hovis merger as NI competition concerns persist
More needs to be done to address competition concerns over Associated British Foods’ acquisition of Hovis, according to responses from the CMA’s call for comments
Awards
Could this be your year? Baking Industry Awards 2026 open for entries
Could you be among this year’s winners? You’ve got to be in it to win it, so get your entries in for the 2026 Baking Industry Awards today
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Longer reads
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Reports
Bakery NPD Guide 2026
Top Bakery Trends 2026
Bakery Market Report 2025
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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