Class of 2026

  • Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 winner revealed

  • Full list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 medal winners revealed

  • Caught bread-handed: best moments from Britain’s Best Loaf 2026

Class of 2025

  • Full list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2025 medal winners revealed

  • ​Britain’s Best Loaf 2025 winner revealed

Sourdough news

Uber Eats

Gail’s strengthens rapid delivery via Uber Eats partnership

2026-08-21T09:00:00+01:00By

Bakery chain expands upon its existing partnership with Deliveroo, and taps into an acceleration in UK consumer habits for morning deliveries

L-R Company Bakery co-founders Duncan Findlater, Amy Findlater, Ben Reade and Hollie Love Reid at Auldhame Farm, where their new mill is being constructed

Scottish sourdough specialist Company Bakery unveils £170k flour mill project

2026-08-20T12:00:00+01:00By

New flour mill in East Lothian, part-funded by the Scottish government and capable of processing up to 500 tonnes of wheat a year, is to open in 2027

Jacksons Signature Sourdough - seeded

Jacksons enters sourdough market thanks to multi-million-pound investment

2026-08-19T13:36:00+01:00By

The launch was supported by a significant investment in Jacksons’ manufacturing capacity and capability which was used to purchase specialist equipment for the production of sourdough

2024 competition

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How a sourdough mistake resulted in Britain’s Best Loaf 2024

2024-05-24T09:37:00+01:00By

4 Eyes Bakery head baker Tom Martin recalls the origin story behind his Garlic & Rosemary Deep Pan Focaccia and reveals the benefits the Chesterfield business has enjoyed since lifting the trophy

Through the years

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Beetroot to brioche: looking back at Britain’s Best Loaf champions ahead of 2026 showdown

2026-02-02T09:00:00+00:00By

Spiced sourdough, a humble white tin loaf, focaccia born from a mistake, and matcha flavoured brioche are among the previous winners of Britain’s Best Loaf – so what will take the title in 2026?

Judging process

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How is Britain’s Best Loaf judged?

2025-02-10T12:13:00+00:00

Every loaf entered is assessed for its external appearance, internal structure, aroma and taste as the expert panel of judges look to determine which loaf will take home the coveted title