All Craft Bakery articles
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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Digitising supply chain traceability is crucial in today’s modern bakery industry, as outdated paper systems simply don’t cut it anymore.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
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FeatureMatch makers: how to elevate bakery sales with coffee pairings
The concept of curating a menu of premium bakery items paired with speciality coffees was highlighted at a recent event hosted by Lavazza in partnership with British Baker
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NewsWaitrose introduces Ole & Steen pastries to in-store bakery line-up
The retailer is rolling out a range of sweet pastries from the Danish bakery brand at 35 selected stores and online as part of its BrandsNew innovation programme
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NewsLittle Dessert Shop unveils dark kitchen trial to expand delivery business
The indulgent dessert brand is testing a new model that has the potential to dramatically scale its reach in the delivery sector, now worth an estimated £14.3bn
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NewsStir Cambridge to open new bakery outlets at pace after crowdfunding success
Craft bakery business smashed its second crowdfunding campaign and plans to use funds to open new cafes, sandwich shops, and bite-sized stores across Cambridge
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NewsAlexander Taylor bakery to leave family hands after more than 200 years
The craft bakery in Strathaven, south Lanarkshire, is looking for new buyers as it prepares to end six generations of family ownership
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NewsBaked goods star in Deliveroo’s 2025 list of top trending orders
A bagel from a family-run firm, a Jason’s Sourdough loaf, a Warburtons crumpet, and cake from Dougies Goodies are among the top trending Deliveroo orders this year.
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NewsSilver Tree Bakery secures £250k loan to open new cafe and create 15 jobs
The family-run firm’s new 70-seater outlet at the Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield and provide the town with its first co-working space
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NewsGail’s MD: ‘We’re at the point of growing up the business’
Whilst speaking at MCA’s Innovation Conference, Gail’s new managing director Nick Ayerst revealed the bakery chain’s ambitions to eventually grow to 300 sites
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Promotional featureHow global bakery trends are shaping the UK's baking sector
From Scandinavian treats to Middle Eastern flavours, Bridor looks at how baking innovation in 2025 is inspired by international cuisine.
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NewsCelebrate good times: dive into the excitement of the Baking Industry Awards 2025
Glamour, smiles, and celebration were abundant at black-tie ceremony which saw 14 worthy winners crowned
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Promotional featureQuality coffee identified as key footfall driver for bakery and sandwich sector
As the coffee market continues to evolve, the bakery and sandwich sector is emerging as one of the most dynamic and exciting channels. Find out why.
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NewsBaking Industry Awards 2025 winners revealed
A female head baker from Oxfordshire, the manufacturer behind Jason’s Sourdough, and a regenerative agriculture specialist are among the winners