All British Baker articles in April 2026
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FeatureBaking smarter, not harder: how manufacturers are getting ahead with technology
From digitised audits and gamified workflows to AI-powered analysis of production and staff queries answered by WhatsApp chatbots, we check in on the latest technologies in play at UK bakery suppliers
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NewsBaking a fool of you: brands unveil unbelievable news on 1 April
A regenerative wheat crop circle, fish finger iced buns, and toast-scented hair gel have all been announced by bakeries and suppliers on this most suspicious day of the year
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InterviewThe Wrights direction: centenary celebrations and its plans for the future
Celebrating a century in business, Wrights is balancing its rich heritage with fresh ideas, new formats, and a renewed ambition for the next 100 years
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NewsFood inflation to reach at least 9% by end of 2026 warns FDF
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
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NewsMaclean’s Highland Bakery acquires Angelic Free From brand
Scottish manufacturer is looking to explore new opportunities for the allergen-safe snacking brand after completing its purchase from founder Kirsty Dingwall
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NewsUK Food & Drink Shows 2026: everything you need to know
From the latest trends in food-to-go and quick-serve restaurants, to boosting footfall at no extra cost, The UK Food & Drink Shows will equip bakery business operators with knowledge that can give their business an edge
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NewsSales of Italian-style baked goods soar at Waitrose
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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NewsScottish pastry manufacturer William Sword becomes employee owned
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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Product NewsNew York Bakery launches sourdough bagels
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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AnalysisWhat is Allied Bakeries doing right in Northern Ireland?
The Competition & Markets Authority raised concerns about competition in the country if the merger with Hovis was to go ahead, so how does this market differ to the wider GB one?
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NewsFermtech secures £2.5m backing to scale production of cocoa alternative
Oxford-based biotech company will use funds to boost production of Koji Cocoa, made from cocoa shells via a solid-state fermentation process
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Product NewsNew bakery products launching at The UK Food & Drink Shows 2026
Indian baked goods, brownie bites and flavoured pastry cases are among the new products visitors will be able to see at the event in April
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NewsEquipment suppliers unveil innovative machinery, tools, and solutions
From automated cookie frosting machines to dough scoring blades, equipment suppliers have rolled out new kit to enhance bakery production
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FeatureFrom communities to commuters: Signorelli Bakery prepares for London expansion
Family-run bakery brand, based out of Stratford’s East Village, is looking to take its Italian café and deli concept to three new high-traffic sites by the end of the year
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NewsCybake bakery management software integrated with Dill labelling platform
Integration sees Cybake data on product, recipe, allergens, and nutrition flowing directly into Dill’s platform, ensuring labels are always based on the most up-to-date information
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NewsPlanet Doughnut trials 24-hour vending machine
Vending machine is stocked with bestsellers and limited editions allowing fans to buy doughnuts at any time, day or night
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Product NewsSlice of breakfast indulgence: St Pierre launches croissant loaf
Grupo Bimbo-owned brand said new hybrid product combines the familiar sliced loaf format with the light, flaky texture and rich flavour of traditional croissants
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Product NewsGreggs completes sausage roll trilogy and unveils new breakfast wrap
New Chicken Roll joins the bakery’s chains famous sausage roll and vegan roll, while a new Hot Breakfast Wrap is being trialled across Yorkshire
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FeatureSchool cake resurgence is a lesson in the power of nostalgia
Bakery businesses are tapping into demand for the humble iced sponge traybake, which has enjoyed a resurgence driven by consumer desire for comfort and familiarity
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Rosie Parkinson, business development & operations manager, Lovingly Artisan
“There’s a huge amount of work going on in the background to bring it all together,” says Parkinson, who manages a wide variety of tasks at the Cumbria-based bakery