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

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Deals on meals: bakery brands unveil new product listings and partnerships

2026-10-12T08:55:00+01:00By

New supply deals have been secured for products ranging from French pastries, Italian breads and Basque cheesecakes, to British-style cakes, pies, and pasties

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Roberts Bakery launches new sliced sourdough loaf

2026-10-05T15:28:00+01:00By

The launch of the 550g tin loaf marks the first piece of NPD from the Cheshire-based brand since it was rescued via a pre-pack deal by Boparan Private Office last October

Geary's Bakeries - Exterior of Glenfield 2 manufacturing site

​Investments in Jason’s Sourdough brand pay off for manufacturer Geary’s Bakeries

2026-09-29T10:55:00+01:00By

Sales have leapt by 40% and profit by 12% in the latest financial year for the Leicester-based company, which opened a £37m factory to support further growth of its Jason’s Sourdough range

2024 competition

Britain's Best Loaf 20244 winner - the Garlic & Rosemary Deep Pan Focaccia -  4 Eyes Bakery  2100x1400

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