2023 candles on top of cupcakes with chocolate frosting and sweets on them

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As 2023 draws to a close, the British Baker team will be taking a look back at the big events that played out in the baking industry during 2023.

It’s been another busy year. Some businesses have invested heavily as they look to capitalise on the lucrative growth opportunities, while others hunker down, trying simply to survive as inflation bites. We’ll analyse the big investments and the strategies behind them as we take a look at the acquisitions, mergers, and administrations from the past 12 months.

Elsewhere, we’ll be exploring the new faces in the industry with several of the major players and trade bodies making changes at the top.

Innovation has been abundant in 2023, so stay tuned as British Baker chooses its top launches from 2023. There are so many incredible products to choose from, but which ones will make the cut?