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Drum roll please: Baking Industry Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Finalists for each category are being announced this week, so check out the people, products, and businesses in the running for a trophy at the Baking Industry Awards 2026

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Mondelēz International switches to paper trays across cookie ranges

2026-09-10T07:30:00+01:00

The move from rigid PET plastic trays to paper ones spans more than 115 cookie products under eight different brands including Cadbury and LU, which are sold in the UK 

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Jersey Mike’s Subs kicks off UK expansion with four sites in London

2026-09-10T07:30:00+01:00

Jersey Mike’s Subs is set to mark its UK debut with four new sites in London.

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Jason’s Sourdough partners with mental health charity to launch Mindful Loaf

2026-09-09T08:14:00+01:00

Rolling out exclusively into Tesco, the new loaf contains a mix of pumpkin, chia and flax seeds to provide sources of magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids that benefit brain function

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​Bakery firms and café franchisees named for paying below minimum wage

2026-09-08T08:36:00+01:00

Bakeries are among the Department for Business & Trade’s list of 658 companies which have been penalised for underpaying a total of around £4m to over 27,000 staff

Trends

  • Beyond the boule: what’s next for supermarket sourdough?

  • GLP-1s, Gen Z, and drama: afternoon tea trends for 2026 and beyond

  • Meal deal maths: premiumisation, health, and all-day grazing change the equation

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

  • Sarnie safari: discovering the trends driving out-of-home sandwich consumption

  • Botanicals, brews, and bold fruits: the flavour trends defining bakery in 2026

  • From Biscoff to Nutella: how big brands are powering bakery growth

Reports

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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

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  • Bakery Market Report 2026

  • Bakery NPD Guide 2026

  • Top Bakery Trends 2026

  • Bakery Retail Guide 2025

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: 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.