Pink guava and mango habanero among flavours driving sweet bakery NPD
From pink guava, fig & honey, and mango habanero, new analysis of social media mentions has highlighted growing trends for more adventurous flavour combinations in sweet bakery
British Regenerative Farming Week unveiled amidst rise in nature-first practices
The new annual campaign has been created to celebrate, support, and accelerate the UK’s regenerative farming movement at a time when 80% of farmers say they have or are planning to adopt regenerative practices
Coughlans closure sparks fresh warnings over pressures facing craft bakers
Trade bodies and advocacy groups have reacted to the demise of the Croydon-based chain, calling it a stark reminder of the unprecedented pressures facing independent retail businesses
Wildfarmed launches fund to accelerate regenerative agriculture uptake
Regenerative food and farming business has teamed up with Lloyds Banking Group to create the Food & Nature Resilience Fund to encourage farmers towards nature-positive practices
Summer ranges
Sun, scrolling, and sweet treats: top bakery trends for summer 2026
New summertime bites rolled out by Bakery 79, Costa, Gail’s, and Paul Bakery
Loaded doughnuts, cookie cups, and deep-dish pizza: M&S unveils bakery range for summer 2026
From brioche to focaccia: new buns, rolls, and bread hit UK market for summer
Cooplands teams up with Ainsley Harriott for spicy summer range
Scotch egg sandwiches and coronation chicken galore: nostalgia reigns in Waitrose summer range
Summertime sweetness: new biscuits, cakes, traybakes and more unveiled
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Reports
Bakery Market Report 2026
Bakery NPD Guide 2026
Top Bakery Trends 2026
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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