All Craft Bakery articles
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NewsGallery: peek inside the brand-new Claridge’s Bakery
Located behind London hotel Claridge’s, the bakery aims to celebrate the art of British baking with menu items including malt loaf, granary loaves, and Jammy Dodger Tarts
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NewsSourdough Sophia unveils new production site to support 20-shop estate target
London-based craft bakery brand is using its latest successful crowdfunding campaign to invest in a new 7,000 sq ft central bakery inside two railway arches near London Bridge station
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Gavin Johnston, head of bakery operations, Bettys
Johnston says his job at Harrogate craft bakery is about balancing traditional techniques with the demands of supplying five busy branches and a thriving online store
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NewsPublic secures seven-figure funding to fuel bakery estate growth
Craft bakery chain Public is set to expand further across the Midlands and up into Scotland, backed by investment from property developer ALB Group
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NewsChef and restauranteur complete takeover of Little Sourdough Kitchen
The artisan bakery on Munster Road in Fulham, which has served the west London community for the past eight years, will be run by a new on-site leadership duo
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Promotional featureStaying power: unlocking the secret to longevity in the UK’s baking industry
With so much change in the UK’s baking industry, maintaining success and consumer popularity requires a mix of resilience, innovation and commitment to quality. Discover from one company’s experience how this combination can build a lasting legacy.
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NewsWenzel’s slumps to £1.8m loss as high street pressures bite in FY25
Watford-based family-run bakery chain fall from profitability in its latest financial year with a 7% decrease in sales
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InterviewMy bakery job: Paul Chambers, training and development manager, Pipp & Co
Having celebrated 50 years in the trade in 2025, Chambers says he still doesn’t want to retire and is kept going by young bakers eager to learn
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OpinionSweet, savoury, and slightly overstuffed: a day in the life of a bakery explorer
Life as a bakery editor can be tough, especially when you’re eating your way around London bakeries. Here, Amy North shares her top tips for such adventures
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Product NewsComfort and joy: new treats unveiled by craft bakery brands for Christmas 2025
Among the seasonal offerings launched this year are sweet & salty cakes, biscuits designed like Christmas decorations, and savoury pastries stuffed with all the trimmings
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NewsPlumpton College and Jim Jackson Foundation fund new Level 3 bakery apprenticeship
The college and the disadvantaged youth enabling charity – both based in East Sussex – have paid for a three-year course for aspiring 22-year-old baker Grace Turner-Higgins
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NewsOpening Doors #20: craft bakeries reveal new sites across the UK
New shops have been unveiled by craft bakery businesses all over the nation including brand new ventures or latest estate expansions
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FeatureFlavour, format, and flair: inside the evolution of modern-day pastries
Pastries are getting a makeover as bold flavours, inventive formats, and premium touches redefine what indulgence looks like on today’s bakery scene
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NewsCoffee shops and bakeries among favourite small businesses in the UK
Survey conducted by Small Business Britain found 32% of respondents saying they loved independent cafés and coffee shops, while 19% favoured their local bakeries
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Product NewsDerbyshire-based Stacey’s Bakery kicks off ‘Scone of the Month’ initiative
A limited-edition Maple & Walnut Scone, priced at 85p, has been added to the bakery’s range with more innovative flavours in the works
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InterviewMy bakery job: Fiona Barlow, co-founder and owner, Bradwall Breadhouse
Co-founder of the Cheshire craft bakery enjoys chatting with all customers across wholesale, retail, and foodservice channels
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Promotional featureFive steps to transform supply chain traceability
Digitising supply chain traceability is crucial in today’s modern bakery industry, as outdated paper systems simply don’t cut it anymore. Here, Mountain Stream offers a five-step solution to show how simple and effortless traceability can be when the right systems are adopted and used.
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NewsChange from day-one to six-month unfair dismissal policy welcomed
Labour government’s U-turn on its planned policy to grant employees the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first work day has been welcomed by bakery trade bodies
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NewsBudget leaves bakers facing ‘impossible trading environment’
Bakery trade bodies have expressed concerns with today’s Autumn Budget including on further wage increases, frozen tax thresholds, and increased compliance pressures
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OpinionHow Britain’s independent retail bakeries can win back trust
Scott Dawson, CEO of payments processor DECTA, explores the crisis of consumer confidence currently facing bakery SMEs and what they can do to survive