All Bread articles
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NewsConcern over supply of UK breadmaking wheat
Unusually wet weather and high nitrogen fertiliser prices are likely to impact the quantity and quality of breadmaking wheat, according to trade body UK Flour Millers
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Product NewsWildfarmed rolls out regenerative bread range into Waitrose
Featuring a disco ball and menagerie of animals on packaging, the range includes sliced loaves and sourdough made using Wildfarmed’s regenerative flour
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NewsReal Bread Campaign launches manifesto for ‘better bread Britain’
Campaign is calling on the next government to implement key proposals to help cash-strapped bakery SMEs thrive once again on the high street
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FeatureWhat are the UK’s top bread brands’ tactics for 2024 and beyond?
Discover how Warburtons, Hovis and challengers such as Jason’s Sourdough are handling the inflationary environment and reacting to changing consumer bread buying habits
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NewsBridor acquires sourdough specialist Pandriks
Pandriks’ brand and values will be preserved as part of the deal which will boost Bridor’s manufacturing capacity and product portfolio
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NewsGreggs to trial regenerative wheat in wholemeal bread production
Trial forms part of the Greggs Pledge sustainability goals which include opening school breakfast clubs, reducing food waste and using 100% renewable energy across all operations
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough unveils high protein loaf
The loaf, which hits shelves in Tesco later this month, boasts twice as much protein and nearly half the carbs of the brand’s White Ciabattin
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InterviewEarth & Wheat founder James Eid on three years of rescuing baked goods
James Eid shares his ambitions for Earth & Wheat and reflects on the progress made over the past three years since it was founded
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NewsJason’s Sourdough growth drives £8m investment in new site for Geary’s Bakeries
The manufacturing facility, expected to be operational in Q2 2025, is over the road from its existing site in Glenfield and will help Geary’s meet demand for its Jason’s Sourdough brand
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NewsHovis profits and turnover soar under new management team
First financial results under new management at the bread giant reports operating profit of £3.2m following a £24.5m loss the previous period
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FeatureHow the ultra-processed food debate may shape bakery’s future
Sliced white bread has been made the poster child of the ultra-processed foods debate, but where does the baking industry really stand on this and what impact could it have on bakery staples?
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NewsHovis to grow healthy bread offerings via Modern Baker brand licensing deal
Bread giant signs a three-year agreement with the Superloaf creators to develop, manufacture, and distribute new healthy bakery products
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NewsEntry deadlines extended for Britain’s Best Cake and Loaf 2024 competitions
Bakers now have until Monday 25 March to submit their cakes or loaves for this year’s competitions taking place at the NEC Birmingham next month
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FeatureBritain’s Best Loaf through the years – catching up with past winners
Sales leaps and “insane” media attention have been enjoyed by former champions who still make their award-winning bread to this day
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NewsBread heads: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Loaf 2024
An esteemed panel of judges comprised of baking industry veterans and respected technical experts will decide which breads have brilliantly risen to this year’s challenge
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NewsSainsbury’s to reduce scratch baking across in-store bakery estate
More of the retailer’s in-store bakeries will move to a bake-off model as part of wider proposals which could see 1,500 roles cut across the business
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NewsBritain’s Best Loaf 2024: what are the judges looking for?
Industry experts on the judging panel for Britain’s Best Loaf highlight the top attributes they seek in an award-winning bread and what things put them off
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NewsASA rules in favour of Hovis over use of ‘rustic’ and ‘authentic’ in adverts
The advertising regulator has not upheld any element of Real Bread Campaign’s complaint against Hovis’ use of specific terms in adverts for its Rustic Bloomer loaves
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Product NewsHow can bakeries grasp the £1.2bn growth opportunity for UK bread market?
Global specialty loaves and those with sustainability and health claims will offer the biggest growth in the bread category, according to recent research by Délifrance
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NewsReal Bread Campaign initiative urges bankers to support local craft bakers
The Bankers for Bakers initiative in London aims to gain financial sector support for bakery SMEs struggling with rising costs and dropping sales