All Craft Bakery articles – Page 15
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NewsCraft bakers predict hot cross bun sales will soar in 2022
A Craft Bakers Association survey revealed 77% of bakers expect to see more of the seasonal treats this year, with alternative flavours coming to the fore
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NewsEHL Ingredients targets smaller bakeries with new machinery
The company’s new Baker Perkins 200 litre capacity ribbon blender offers bespoke seasoning options for craft bakeries and start-ups
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WebinarsWatch: How to make your craft bakery more sustainable
In this free webinar, our panel of experts discuss the steps craft bakeries can take to make their operations more sustainable by sharing their experiences and offering up practical and actionable advice
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NewsSpeaker line-up announced for BSB spring conference 2022
The conference, which takes place on Wednesday 6 April in Oxfordshire, will see several speakers explore the theme ‘Moving business on’
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NewsNew artisan bakehouse aims to ‘rewrite rules on breadmaking’
Bradwall Bakehouse is due to open in the Cheshire village in the spring and ‘use only the very best of local British ingredients’
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FeatureCan craft bakeries ditch the plastic habit?
Sourcing alternative materials, managing costs and working with suppliers are some of the challenges to be overcome on the journey to a plastic-free operation
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FeatureDiversity: how bakery is building a community for all
What is the baking industry doing to promote diverse voices and offer opportunities to those who may not have considered it as a career?
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NewsWhich city has the most bakery jobs available (and what do they pay)?
Bakers are among the most in demand trades, according to a study by business comparison experts Bionic, with those in Nottingham being paid above the rest
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InterviewGwyn’s Bakery, Horsham: where cinnamon buns outsell sourdough
Owner Benjamin Lines discusses how the West Sussex bakery is putting value back into bread while battling rising prices and recruitment challenges
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NewsSt Neots bakery opens after smashing crowdfunding targets
Elsie May’s Electric Lounge Café, Bar & Bakery has opened after raising £17,000 to help transform the unit into a café, bar and bakery
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NewsKey dates and events for the baking industry in 2022
There’s plenty to keep you busy in 2022 from competitions to black-tie dinners, exhibitions, and nationwide celebrations
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NewsEuropean court rules ‘gay cake’ case inadmissible
Gareth Lee started legal action against Belfast-based Ashers Baking Company in 2014 after it refused to make a cake with the slogan “Support Gay Marriage” on it
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NewsLovingly Artisan donates bread to local food share project
The Kendal-based craft bakery has announced its support for volunteer-led project Waste Into Wellbeing, while also revealing energy cost savings from its recently installed Polin wood pellet oven
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FeatureTop bakery trends for 2022 revealed: part 3
In the third and final part, we explore why bakery can’t shake the vegan phenomenon, how hybrids are powering up for the new year and why many shoppers are staying loyal to local
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NewsCBA poll reveals craft bakers’ concerns over costs in 2022
Respondents to the latest member survey by the Craft Bakers Association were unanimous in their worries about an increase in costs driving higher prices in the coming year
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Product NewsChristmas crackers: craft bakery ranges show festive flair
From mincemeat muffins to vanilla-infused Victoria sponge Christmas cakes, here’s a round-up of some of the surprises craft bakers have pulled out of the bag for their festive ranges
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FeatureWhat are the top bakery trends for Christmas 2021?
From pigs in blankets in everything to new takes on mince pies, we explore the trends making waves in festive sweet and savoury bakery this year
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OpinionKaren Dear on why craft bakers will need innovation in 2022
The Craft Bakers Association’s director of operations looks ahead to 2022 and predicts the sector will need the same adaptability that has kept it strong during the pandemic
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Promotional featureTips on achieving the desired shelf life for ambient stable bakery goods
Achieving a desirable shelf life for ambient stable bakery is not necessarily a simple process, as microbial hazards come in all shapes and forms – and the protection needed depends on the goods themselves. Andy Walker of Premier Analytical Services (PAS) offers insights into what works well and what not so well.
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NewsRising costs will be passed on to shoppers, trade bodies warn
Industry leaders have highlighted squeezed margins as a key challenge for bakery in the next 12 months, with higher prices for finished goods the likely result