Fermtech - Koji Cocoa - 2100x1400

Fermtech secures £2.5m backing to scale production of cocoa alternative

2026-04-07T11:05:00+01:00

Oxford-based biotech company will use funds to boost production of Koji Cocoa, made from cocoa shells via a solid-state fermentation process

New York Bakery - Sourdough Bagel packshot 3 - 2100x1400

New York Bakery launches sourdough bagels

2026-04-07T09:46:00+01:00

Grupo Bimbo-owned bakery brand is tapping into growing consumer demand for artisanal bakery options and speciality loaves with its new kibbled wheat-topped sourdough bagels

William Sword - (front left to right) Douglas Sword, David Sword, Caitlin Stevenson, and Alexander Gordon with other staff members

Scottish pastry manufacturer William Sword becomes employee owned

2026-04-07T09:34:00+01:00

Fourth-generation family run firm, which operates a factory in Cumbernauld, has transferred ownership to its 85 staff members and appointed a new MD and finance controller

Waitrose - Colomba cake

Sales of Italian-style baked goods soar at Waitrose

2026-04-02T09:50:00+01:00

Interest in traditional Italian bakery and fusion recipes has increased over the past year, leading to a seasonal sales spike for the likes of Hot Cross Bunettone, Pistachio Tiramisu, and Colomba Cake

Reports

  • Bakery NPD Guide 2026

  • Top Bakery Trends 2026

  • Bakery Market Report 2025

  • Bakery Retail Guide 2025

The Artisan Collective

Big Bear Bakery's counter freshly stocked with pastries, cookies and sweet treats

Britain’s Best Artisan Bakeries 2026 revealed

2026-01-28T08:00:00+00:00By

 The bakery community has spoken – these are the 13 best artisan bakeries in Britain as voted for by British Baker readers

Events

  • Let them eat cake: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Cake 2026

  • Bread heads: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Loaf 2026

  • How Britain’s Best Cake and Loaf 2026 will be judged

  • Beetroot to brioche: looking back at Britain’s Best Loaf champions ahead of 2026 showdown

Webinar

A blonde, long-haired child eating bread

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.