All Craft Bakery articles
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Product NewsInside St. Ewe’s £13m investment behind new free-range liquid egg range
Years of learning pasteurisation “the hard way”, collaborations with chefs and Italian equipment suppliers, and a brand-new 32,000 sq ft facility have supported the launch of three new liquid egg products
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NewsCoughlans closure sparks fresh warnings over pressures facing craft bakers
Trade bodies and advocacy groups have reacted to the demise of the Croydon-based chain, calling it a stark reminder of the unprecedented pressures facing independent retail businesses
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NewsTransformation programme pays off as profits surge at Wenzel’s
Restructuring, investment in technology, and NPD form part of the wider transformation programme at the family-owned London-based bakery
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NewsThird-generation chain Coughlans Bakery ceases trading with 32 shops closed
Rising costs of labour, fuel, business rates, and ingredients have forced the Croydon-based business to go into voluntary liquidation before it cannot pay its suppliers and staff
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NewsRising costs see Norfolk family-run chain Kellys Bakeries go into liquidation
All three shops in towns just outside of Norwich have closed with insolvency service selling off assets including plant and machinery, furniture and fittings
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Promotional featureHow retailers can differentiate with a top-quality coffee experience
Today’s consumers are increasingly seeking memorable experiences from their bakery, and offering high-quality coffee to complement their offer can create greater business value and repeat footfall.
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NewsBakeries and cafés shutter shops due to extreme temperatures
A raft of independent high street business has taken decisive action in response to a record-breaking heatwave scorching the nation this week
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NewsBlake’s Kitchen shifts bakery production into former Hobgoblin brewing site
Oxfordshire-based family-run bakery business is taking a ”truly ambitious and exciting step” with the opening of a new 9,000 sq ft centralised bakery and café in Witney
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NewsGail’s appoints international managing director
Bakery chain eyes opportunities overseas as it brings on board Harry Goss, former partner and head of foodservice at McWin Capital Partners which has backed Gail’s since 2021
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NewsOle & Steen to pay £34k for ‘serious hygiene failings’ at London site
Danish bakery was fined after a council investigation found ‘significant mouse activity’ throughout food preparation and storage areas at its Haymarket site
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NewsOpening Doors #24: craft bakers launch new sites across the country
Basque cheesecakes, Japanese shokupan, and Parisienne baguettes are among the global offerings available at recently opened craft bakery shops
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NewsClaridge’s Bakery in London introduces £15 Mayfair Meal Deal
Craft bakery tucked behind five-star Claridge’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair district is offering customers a daily bundle deal of a sandwich, drink, and sweet treat
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Product NewsCooplands teams up with Ainsley Harriott for spicy summer range
The TV chef spent time in Cooplands development kitchen to create the new items which includes a Chilli Brownie and Jerk Chicken Pizza
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OpinionPositivity is the secret ingredient for success in the baking industry
Positivity isn’t just a nice-to-have in the bakery world – it’s essential for overcoming challenges, building communities and driving lasting success
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NewsA magic wand for the baking industry: leaders call for policy changes
The baking industry should be recognised as a crucial part of UK society, with policies to protect it, according to pannelists at a recent All-Party Parliamentary Group event
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NewsFrench bakery suppliers eye opportunities in the UK market
Ingredient and equipment suppliers are among the firms looking to make their mark on UK bakery, and were recently showcased as part of the first-ever Bakers’ Day at the French Ambassador’s residence in London
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NewsLast chance to enter the Baking Industry Awards 2026
Entries for the prestigious awards close on Monday 1 June as judging will be getting underway shortly after
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NewsIslington’s Quince Bakery kicks off crowdfunder to open café
Quince is hoping to raise £50,000 which will be used to fit out the new space and cover the equipment needed to open a café opposite its existing bakery
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Promotional featureUltra-fresh, over-produced, under-planned: why AI is changing bakery forecasting for good
How AI is changing the equation on ultra-fresh bakery waste
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NewsInverness’ Harry Gow Bakery crowned Scottish Baker of the Year 2026
Family-run bakery completes a hattrick, becoming the only bakery in the awards’ history to be named Scottish Baker of the Year three times