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

Pettigrew Bakeries owners David and Lee Masurier

Pettigrew Bakeries to bring all production under one roof with new ‘breadquarters’

2026-03-20T10:57:00+00:00By

The new 5,500 sq ft site, set to be operational in June 2026, will see all of the family firm’s production brought under one roof and marks its biggest investment to date

Deep filled fried chicken sandwich

Big fillings, bold flavours, better carriers: the new rules of the premium sandwich market

2026-03-18T09:35:00+00:00By

Britain’s love of sandwiches is entering a new era, with premium formats surging as shoppers seek fresher ingredients, craft carriers, and indulgent flavours. Here’s what’s driving the boom

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Outpost Bakery marks first anniversary with investment in production space

2026-03-09T09:07:00+00:00By

Lancashire-based artisan business is looking to increase overall production capacity by around 80% with a new dedicated bakery unit at the rear and restructuring its existing space

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