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
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Class of 2025
Full list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2025 medal winners revealed
Britain’s Best Loaf 2025 winner revealed
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Sourdough news
Hovis taps into clean-label demand with new three-ingredient sourdough range
As Hovis’ first NPD since it was acquired by Allied Bakeries last July, the range includes white and seeded variants with a base bread recipe containing just wheat flour, water, and sea salt
Better Bread makes its debut with rye-based loaves
Cambridgeshire-based business says its loaves are better for consumers and better for the planet
Revealed: What consumers want from an artisan bakery
Survey reveals why shoppers visit artisan bakeries – and what they buy when they are there
2024 competition
How a sourdough mistake resulted in Britain’s Best Loaf 2024
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
Beetroot to brioche: looking back at Britain’s Best Loaf champions ahead of 2026 showdown
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
How is Britain’s Best Loaf judged?
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
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