All Craft Bakery articles – Page 4
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NewsEntries open for Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2026
The awards celebrate the very best the UK’s independent retail sector has to offer
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Promotional featureHow bakeries can ensure the apple pie is never far from the tree
With consumers increasingly interested in where the ingredients in their baked goods are sourced – and willing to pay extra for provenance – bakers need to ensure their field to fork traceability for fruit is reliable and quality-driven.
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NewsWenzel’s partners with Southern Co-op on first-ever franchise store
First store under the partnership between the family-owned bakery and convenience retailer is set to open in Guildford next month
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FeatureGlobal flavours and theatrics: afternoon tea trends in 2025 and beyond
The afternoon tea market is being infused with global flavours, premium bread carriers, and a spot of theatricality
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NewsLine-up of finalists for Team of the Year 2025 unveiled
Cake makers in Cumbria, pasty crimpers in Cornwall, and Lancashire-based cake decoration suppliers and doughnut fryers are in the running for the team-led category
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NewsMeet the 2025 Baker of the Year finalists
A true passion for baking, exceptional technical skills, and a thorough understanding of customers’ needs are just some of the attributes displayed by the finalists
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NewsFinalists for 2025 Craft Bakery Business of the Year unveiled
A Belfast-based cake specialist, heritage family-run craft bakery, and a hidden gem are among the finalists for this Baking Industry Awards category
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NewsBread Ahead partners with Zapp for deliveries across London
London consumers will be able to order Bread Ahead products including croissants, cookies and sourdough loaves for delivery in minutes, 24/7 using the Zapp app
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NewsOpening Doors #18: craft bakeries welcome fresh new sites
From estate expansions and first time forays into brick-and-mortar retail to revamping of existing sites, we round up the latest new bakery shop openings nationwide
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InterviewMy bakery job: Emily Black, pastry chef and owner, Ems & Co.
The Scottish pastry chef and shop owner recommends learning ‘the classics’ and the discipline of working at a hotel or restaurant before branching out to do your own thing
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NewsPlumpton College becomes first UK provider of Level 3 Lead Baker Apprenticeship
Students enrolled at the East Sussex institute will learn advanced technical baking skills as well as leadership acumen needed to thrive in senior roles within commercial environments
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FeatureHow to get wicked returns from Halloween-themed bakes
From creepy coloured frostings and seasonal flavours to employing scare tactics like gooey green fillings and even insect toppings, bakers have a cauldron-full of options to make their creations scream-worthy
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NewsWarrens Bakery upgrades offer with new artisan coffee supplier
Cardiff-based coffee firm Bridge Coffee Roasters will supply artisan coffee for Warrens’ estate of 47 UK stores
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NewsBennetts Family Bakers closes last three shops in Dorset
Third-generation, family-run craft bakery business announces it has ceased trading after failing to find someone to take over from its aging owners
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Product NewsPastry chef Jesús Escalera creates dessert menu for Qima Café
The chef has created a series of desserts designed to explore coffee, storytelling, and quality patisserie
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NewsBiscuiteers secures distribution deal with Moonpig
The two businesses are developing a range of year-round gifting products
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NewsAll-Party Parliamentary Group created to tackle issues in baking industry
Parliamentarians and stakeholders from across the baking industry, including trade bodies, will meet to discuss areas of concern and examine relevant policies
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NewsOpening Doors #17: estate expansions and first shops from craft bakeries
From the south coast up to Scotland, Wales over to the East Midlands, craft bakery businesses have unveiled outlets all across the country
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NewsKnead Bakery targets 100-shop estate across the southwest by 2045
Craft bakery business has big ambitions having just opened its fourth and biggest site to date in Oxford plus another in Tewkesbury coming next month
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NewsMimi’s Bakehouse founder wins £100k at disabled entrepreneurs awards
Michelle Phillips, who lives with multiple sclerosis, will use the money to refurbish the business’ cafes and create products with a longer shelf life to help it access new revenue streams