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​Foodservice operators urged to respond to zero hours consultation

2026-08-13T09:22:00+01:00

Businesses including bakery cafes have until 25 August to make their voices heard on proposed changes to Employment Rights Act regarding zero hours contracts and shifts

Bako - Holly Buttner (left) and Alessia Ferreira Kilicaslan are participating in this year's Young Bakers initiative

Bako kickstarts product innovation via second Young Bakers initiative

2026-08-13T08:00:00+01:00

The initiative returns with an even greater focus on commercial product innovation, giving two students the opportunity to turn consumer trends and creative ideas into product launches next year

Nairn's - Rough Oatcakes featuring Emily's Hogarth special edition design

Nairn’s marks milestone with new artwork on Rough Oatcakes packs

2026-08-12T14:18:00+01:00

Edinburgh-based snacking brand commissioned local creative Emily Hogarth to design new packaging for its longest-standing product in celebration of its 130th anniversary

M&S Super Seeded Crackers

M&S calls for simpler wording on labels to help bridge UK’s fibre gap

2026-08-11T11:03:00+01:00

Retailer and nutritionists want to switch government-approved phrases on packs from the likes of ”increase in faecal bulk” and ”accelerated intestinal transit time” to “improved gut health”

Trends

  • GLP-1s, Gen Z, and drama: afternoon tea trends for 2026 and beyond

  • Meal deal maths: premiumisation, health, and all-day grazing change the equation

  • Sun, scrolling, and sweet treats: top bakery trends for summer 2026

  • Sarnie safari: discovering the trends driving out-of-home sandwich consumption

  • Botanicals, brews, and bold fruits: the flavour trends defining bakery in 2026

  • From Biscoff to Nutella: how big brands are powering bakery growth

Reports

A selection of lovely looking baked goods

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.