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Bakery Manufacturing Report 2026

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Baking at scale is far from a piece of cake, with best results demanding a slick facility, well-maintained machinery, and knowledgeable workforce

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Curry, pizza, and bangers inspire latest savoury bakery launches

2026-09-23T10:34:00+01:00

Brands have taken inspiration from some of Britain’s favourite cuisine, including curries, pizza, and sausages, to create new pasties, pies, and more

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Hovis delivery drivers’ strike could cause bread shortages

2026-09-22T11:33:00+01:00

Unite union members at the bakery’s Avonmouth site are set to strike indefinitely after rejecting a 3% pay rise

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High cocoa prices hit Baker & Baker’s profits

2026-09-22T10:51:00+01:00

Sweet bakery specialist said sustained inflationary pressures and cautious consumers impacted its performance in 2025, but things are looking brighter for 2026

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Pretzel specialist Auntie Anne’s hits 50-store milestone

2026-09-21T09:04:00+01:00

There’s still plenty of room for growth, according to MD Max Burton as the franchise works towards its ambition of 100 stores by 2030

Events

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

  • Drum roll please: Baking Industry Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Reports

  • 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.