Quicknic: Greggs creates meal deal available during ‘perfect’ picnic weather
The food-to-go specialist is using a ‘simple’ formula that weighs up lunchtime temperature, cloud cover, rain, pollen and Brits’ appetite for eating outdoors
Hambleton Bakery operator secures refinancing package
Hart Hambleton group said funding will maintain operations while opening up opportunities for future growth
Ingredients supplier Middledale Foods invests £600k to drive further growth
Ingredients supplier is reinvesting profits across its operations, people and infrastructure as it aims to boost turnover to £52m
Cost pressures prompt diners to choose coffee shops over restaurants
CACI analysis finds spending in cafés and coffee shops grew 5% year-on-year as restaurants fell by 3%
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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Longer reads
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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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