All Craft Bakery articles – Page 9
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Promotional featureWhy equipment versatility is vital for smaller bakeries and bakery NPD
Labour shortages and rising costs, coupled with the need to deliver continuous NPD, mean that bakers need to streamline processes to ensure optimum efficiency – and versatile equipment is key.
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NewsSourdough Sophia raises £500k via crowdfunding to power expansion
London-based craft bakery business looks to extend its retail estate up to five shops, all supplied by its new central production unit in Islington
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NewsCornish Bakery confirms four new shops as part of 2024 estate expansion
New Nottingham outlet sees the independent bakery chain hit the 65-site mark with openings in Taunton, Winchester, Chelmsford, and Milton Keynes set for later this year
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FeatureSourdough surge: why the speciality loaves are winning over shoppers
Bakers are finding sourdough success thanks to growing demand from increasingly knowledgeable, health-conscious consumers
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NewsNational Doughnut Week 2025 dates announced
Bakers are being encouraged to join the fundraising initiative next year after the 2024 event helped collect donations of over £44k for The Children’s Trust
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NewsLime rolls out first ever ride-thru bakery in London
Electric bike and scooter hire firm hosts a special event this weekend in Shoreditch featuring a giveaway of lime-flavoured pastries from Popham to users of its service
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NewsThe Modern Boulangerie calls time on ‘dream’ bakery shop in Ramsgate
Viennoiserie specialist couldn’t cope with the “perfect storm” of rising labour and ingredients costs as well as a drop in footfall due to poor weather conditions
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NewsOpening Doors #11: craft bakery brands launch new sites
A magnificent seven businesses are introducing new outlets across England including some established brands expanding their estates and others making a first leap into retail
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FeatureBakery trends set to create a howling Halloween in 2024
The spooky season is expected to be bigger than ever this year with bakery trends including wallet-friendly options and familiar favourites with a terrifying twist
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NewsScottish Bakers launches consumer-facing brand celebrating industry heroes
Trade body is aiming to future-proof the baking sector in Scotland and strengthen consumer trust via its latest initiative
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Promotional featureAll treats and no tricks for a profitable Halloween
With Halloween spending in the UK reaching over £1bn last year, this spooky time provides plenty of opportunities for bakers to tap into the demand for lower-cost treats as Dawn Foods reveals.
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2025 open for entries
Latest edition of the annual competition championing the UK’s independent specialist retail market features revised categories, clearer scoring and new judges and sponsors
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NewsBirds Bakery raises £96,000 for charity as store revamps continue
The East Midlands chain has given substantial donations to various organisations in recent months, plus a fresh new look to its Burton-upon-Trent store
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NewsDocker Bakery expands into larger production site in Folkestone
Artisanal sourdough and pastry specialist returns to its Kentish hometown with the larger bakery unit allowing it to increase capacity and product lines
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NewsBread Ahead launches fundraising initiatives to support Bake for Ukraine
London-based artisan bakery business will sell traditional Ukrainian loaves and host special workshops to garner donations for the non-profit organisation
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NewsFinalists announced for Online Bakery Business of the Year 2024
A 100-year-old bakery, a national retailer, and London sweet treat specialist are fighting it out for the trophy
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NewsMeet the Baker of the Year 2024 finalists
All four finalists exemplify passion for bakery, demonstrate top-notch skills, and are producing some outstanding baked goods
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NewsMeet the Craft Bakery Business of the Year 2024 finalists
Two firms in Wales plus one each from north and south sides of England make up this year’s category finalists at the Baking Industry Awards
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NewsInvestment pays off for Birds Bakery as revenue rises 15.1%
Food-to-go and coffee were high on the agenda for 2023 helping to boost revenue but profits were dampened by rising costs
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NewsPaul UK seeks turnaround with store revamps amid rising costs
Unsustainably high utility costs and a minimum wage increase impacted Paul UK’s profitability but it has a plan, which includes store refurbishments, to help it bounce back