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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

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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

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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

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Food inflation to reach at least 9% by end of 2026 warns FDF

2026-04-02T08:00:00+01:00

Recent effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and impact on oil and gas facilities in the Middle East has left the FDF revising its food inflation forecast for this year 

Reports

  • Bakery NPD Guide 2026

  • Top Bakery Trends 2026

  • Bakery Market Report 2025

  • Bakery Retail Guide 2025

The Artisan Collective

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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

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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.