Asda - Allergen and calorie information for a pain aux raisin is displayed on a digital label at an Asda Express in-store bakery - 2100x1400

Asda updates in-store bakery labelling with allergen and calorie information

2026-07-16T14:24:00+01:00

The initiative has been implemented for around 20 ISB products at 142 Asda Express stores nationwide, which were chosen due to their loose bakery offering

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Baking industry ‘milestone’ as first global standard for baker’s yeast unveiled

2026-07-16T12:59:00+01:00

Approved definition includes properties, composition, microbiological parameters, and nutritional information, allowing UK bakers to work from the same technical basis as everyone else

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​Mr Kipling innovation drives quarterly sweet treat gains at Premier Foods

2026-07-16T10:12:00+01:00

Recent Mr Kipling launches including new Birthday Cake Slices and Custard Cream Whirls were major contributors of 6.6% sales growth for the manufacturer’s sweet treat division

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IntelliAM targets bakery manufacturers with new cost-saving AI platform

2026-07-16T08:01:00+01:00

Asset management software driven by AI has helped Hovis save costs across operations, with investment recuperated within six months

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

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

2025-02-26T09:00:00+00:00Sponsored by and , By

  • 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.