All British Baker articles in August 2026
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NewsCompleat Foodservice invests £600k in new cookie line
The line can manufacture larger format and filled cookies, as well as products with inclusions, to help Compleat tap into rising demand for more indulgent sweet treats
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NewsLow wheat yields reported in earliest harvest for 20 years
Farmers are working through the night to beat the heat as the harvest is started weeks earlier than usual
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NewsHaywood & Padgett turnover up but margins take dip
Scone specialist makes significant investment into expansion of foodservice sector sales and export market
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NewsBakery chain Merrie England closes after 60 years
Seven sites closed after soaring costs and drop in footfall claim West Yorkshire business
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NewsMorrisons renames cob loaf in Marie Curie charity drive
Sale of every ’Cob for Care’ loaf, identified through a bright yellow sticker on pack, will raise 25p for the end-of-life charity
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NewsCost pressures prompt diners to choose coffee shops over restaurants
CACI analysis finds spending in cafés and coffee shops grew 5% year-on-year as restaurants fell by 3%
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NewsHow Greggs is helping the Met crack down on retail crime
The chain is submitting CCTV footage, witness statements and other evidence directly to police to enable them to build cases more quickly
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Feature SynopsesNovember 2026: Top Bakery Trends report
What will bakery’s biggest trends be for 2027 and beyond? This report will find out.
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NewsIngredients supplier Middledale Foods invests £600k to drive further growth
Ingredients supplier is reinvesting profits across its operations, people and infrastructure as it aims to boost turnover to £52m
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NewsHambleton Bakery operator secures refinancing package
Hart Hambleton group said funding will maintain operations while opening up opportunities for future growth
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NewsQuicknic: Greggs creates meal deal available during ‘perfect’ picnic weather
The food-to-go specialist is using a ‘simple’ formula that weighs up lunchtime temperature, cloud cover, rain, pollen and Brits’ appetite for eating outdoors
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NewsEntries open for Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2027
Bakers are encouraged to get their entries in for the awards which shine a spotlight on businesses, teams, and individuals raising standards across specialist food and drink retail
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Product NewsAsda unveils hot food to go meal deal
It marks the first time Asda has introduced a meal deal centred around its hot food to go and rotisserie offering, with items such as bacon baps, pasties, and pizza included
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NewsMost Coughlans stores to reopen as bakery is acquired out of liquidation
Twenty-five Coughlans stores could soon be reopened under a new brand after the majority of the company’s business and assets were bought by Janes Bakery
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NewsBakers + Baristas signs five-year partnership with Miko Coffee
Agreement sees the Belgian coffee brand deliver a fully integrated beverage solution across the bakery and coffee chain’s estate of 62 locations throughout the UK and Ireland
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NewsM&S calls for simpler wording on labels to help bridge UK’s fibre gap
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”
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FeatureGLP-1s, Gen Z, and drama: afternoon tea trends for 2026 and beyond
From grandmacore-inspired nostalgia to immersive themed experiences, and those that cater to mindful eating, afternoon tea is evolving to attract a new generation of consumers
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Product NewsInto the mix: bakery ingredients suppliers unveil latest innovations
A dough relaxer, trending flavour, nutrient-rich gels and mixes, and a kaleidoscope of crumbs and icing sugars have been unveiled for UK bakers
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NewsNairn’s marks milestone with new artwork on Rough Oatcakes packs
Edinburgh-based snacking brand commissioned local creative Emily Hogarth to design new packaging for its longest-standing product in celebration of its 130th anniversary
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NewsBako kickstarts product innovation via second Young Bakers initiative
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