It is nearly time for British Baker to reveal the finalists for the 2025 Baking Industry Awards.
As in previous years, we’ll be revealing them over the course of a week, with the finalists for the first categories to be announced at midday on Monday 4 August.
“Every year I think ‘the standard of entries can’t get any better’, and every year I am wrong,” said British Baker editor Amy North. “In their search for the best people, products, and businesses the baking industry has to offer, our esteemed judges have been across the UK to undertake site visits, hold in-depth interviews, and taste an incredible array of baked goods.
“The quality of entrants continues to amaze me, meaning our judges have had to make some very tough decisions,” North added. “I hope you will join us in celebrating our finalists and their achievements as we build up to the big day in October.”
Here is when the finalists in each category will be revealed:
Monday 4 August
- Bakery Retailer of the Year – sponsored by IFF
- Free-from Bakery Product of the Year
- Rising Star Award – sponsored by Rademaker
Tuesday 5 August
- Craft Bakery Business of the Year – sponsored by Dawn Foods
- Supplier of the Year
Wednesday 6 August
- Baker of the Year – sponsored by Brook Food & Bakery Equipment
- Online Bakery Business of the Year – sponsored by IRCA Group
- Speciality Bread Product of the Year – sponsored by Bako
Thursday 7 August
- Bakery Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by Fritsch Bakery Technologies
- Sustainability Initiative of the Year – sponsored by Macphie
Friday 8 August
- Bakery Brand of the Year – sponsored by Craggs & Co
- New Bakery Product of the Year – sponsored by Baker & Baker
- Team of the Year – sponsored by Lavazza Coffee
The winners will be revealed at a black-tie ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Thursday 23 August. The ceremony, hosted by a yet-to-be-revealed celebrity, will also feature a presentation for the Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry, sponsored by Délifrance.
Join us for a night of celebration
Tickets for the awards are available now via the Baking Industry Awards website. Individual tickets cost £350+VAT and a table of 10 costs £3,325+VAT.
The event includes a dazzling drinks reception, a three-course dinner with wine and coffee, and an afterparty complete with snacks and entertainment to help you celebrate into the early morning.
Get your tickets here: https://bakeryawards.co.uk/live/en/page/attend
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