All articles by British Baker
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NewsKey dates for the baking industry in 2025
There’s a busy year ahead for the baking industry with a host of exhibitions, competitions, and conferences to inspire and inform, as well as several chances to celebrate
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NewsThe Artisan Collective 2025 programme
The community will gather to celebrate artisan bakeries and the people behind them on Tuesday 28 January at The Compound in Birmingham
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NewsSearch for best bread and cake in Britain begins
British Baker is kicking off 2025 by bringing back Britain’s Best Cake and Britain’s Best Loaf, which will take place at the UK Food & Drink Shows at the NEC Birmingham on 7 and 8 April
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InterviewMy bakery job: Michael Phillips, project manager, Montana Bakery
“Stop talking about ‘sustainability data’ and implement sustainability projects” is the recommended call to action from Montana’s sustainability ambassador
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NewsFunding to future-proof: the biggest bakery investments of 2024
British Baker glances back over the major funding raises and expenditures in the bakery sector over the past 12 months looking to grow businesses in years to come
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Product NewsRevealed: British Baker’s top bakery launches of 2024
From bold bread brands to dessert-inspired pastries and sourdough toasties, British Baker takes a closer look at the top new launches of the year
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NewsObituary: Sir James Nicol Walker CBE of Walker’s Shortbread
Walker played a pivotal role in growing the shortbread specialist from a small family bakery in Aberlour to a globally recognised brand
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NewsBakery in review 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, the British Baker team will be taking a look back at the big events that played out in the baking industry over the past 12 months.
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NewsMovers and shakers: the big bakery appointments of 2024
Promotions and new hires are shaking things up at bakery businesses as they strive for growth, with Roberts Bakery, Ginsters, and Krispy Kreme among the ones to make changes
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InterviewMy bakery job: Claire Powell, technical baker, Bako
“Don’t be afraid to explore different paths – you might discover your dream role in an unexpected place,” encourages Claire Powell, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry
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NewsA sweet deal: the mergers and acquisitions that shaped bakery in 2024
From a new owner helping Jones Village Bakery to level up to a sweet deal for Jacksons of Yorkshire as it snapped up Lottie Shaw’s, we take a closer look at some of the big acquisitions of 2024
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InterviewMy bakery job: Gilbert van der Wal, application scientist, IFF
”While understanding the science is important, hands-on experience is what drives my expertise,” believes the senior bakery enzyme application scientist
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ReportsTop Bakery Trends 2025
Bakery is brimming with potential for 2025 as businesses look to grasp the trends drawing in consumers and driving efficiencies behind the scenes
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Feature SynopsesMarch 2025: Easter
Easter is a crucial date in the diary for bakers of all sizes so it’s important to deliver a range that entices and excites consumers. So, what are the top trends in 2025?
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Feature SynopsesFebruary 2025: Bread
How are challenger brands performing in the bread market and what tactics are they using to take on the likes of Warburtons and Hovis?
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Feature SynopsesFebruary 2025: Sugar reduction (ingredients)
How are sugar reduction strategies impacting the baking industry?
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Feature SynopsesFebruary 2025: Bakery Retail Guide
This guide will offer bakery businesses, which operate retail outlets, advice on how to maximise sales through effective range management, staff training, enhancing the consumer experience, and more
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Feature SynopsesJanuary 2025: Waste management
Bakeries are gearing up to comply with a new law that means most businesses will have to separate food waste from other streams as of 31 March 2025
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Feature SynopsesJanuary 2025: Vegan
Have we reached peak vegan when it comes to the bakery market? Or is there still appetite aplenty for plant-based baked goods?