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FeatureBaking industry figures reveal their favourite bread
Familiar faces from the baking industry relive the best loaves they’ve ever had the pleasure of sampling
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Can bakers feel the benefit of sourdough’s healthy image?
With sourdough enjoying a ‘golden child’ image in the ‘better for you’ bread scene, we look at the manufacturers bringing the concept to the masses
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How Waterfields bounced back from tough times
After small beginnings in Leigh between the wars, the family baker has endured vicissitudes over the years and now boasts 35 shops across north west England
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Which international loaves have market potential?
Britain has a track record of embracing bread from around the world, so we look at some international varieties that have the potential to break into the mainstream
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How can bakers put a health halo around the bread category?
Despite the demonisation of bread in certain quarters, the baking industry is doubling down on efforts to produce more virtuous loaves
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How can craft bakers mill their own flour?
British Baker examines the options available to smaller scale operators looking to go back to basics for flour production
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What does the modern milling industry look like?
Far from the enduring public perception of picturesque windmills and dusty workers, the UK milling sector is a hive of cutting-edge technology and sophisticated operations
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How can bakers source packaging that ticks the right boxes?
It’s a necessity in food and drink, but packaging needn’t be a necessary evil. There are ways – and plenty of good reasons – to protect the planet as well as your products
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Inside the judging process at Britain’s Best Loaf 2021
Take a look behind the scenes of the adjudication for Britain’s Best Loaf 2021
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Video: How we chose Britain’s Best Loaf 2021
Britain’s Best Loaf 2021 has been crowned. Here we take a look at what the judging process involved by speaking to those responsible on the day
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Bakers reveal their favourite piece of equipment
We speak to the industry’s flour-dusted stalwarts to find out what their go-to bit of kit is and why
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Summer bakery trends: what’s hot in 2021?
Fresh and fruity flavours, eye-catching colourful creations and nostalgic picnics with a twist are among the trends taking hold of bakery this summer
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GDR eyes Just Gluten Free growth after Covid disruption
Managing director Ronnie Stebbings discusses building the business from the concept of an egg-free loaf and his joy at winning two Baking Industry Awards
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What are the top doughnut trends for 2021?
We explore the trends playing out in the marketplace from dessert-inspired doughnuts to inclusive options, healthier treats and more
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CBA survey shows bread sales rise for 31% of craft bakers
Figures from the trade body also reveal the enduring appeal of white bread and rising popularity for speciality loaves
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Alastair Macphie on what makes the family business tick
We take a look through the archives to see what made Scottish ingredients supplier Macphie the business it is today
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How Wright’s future-proofed its new £47m milling facility
A visit to GR Wright & Sons’ new mill in Harlow, Essex, provides the perfect insight into the past, present and future of milling in the UK
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Délifrance reveals bread trends for 2021 and beyond
A new report from Délifrance reveals how the nation’s bread buying habits have changed during the pandemic as well as potential areas of focus for bakers in the future
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Which industrial bakers are investing in their factories?
As Warburtons unveils a £56m investment programme in its operations, we look at the appetite for investment by others in the industry and the driving factors behind it
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A closer look at Bread Source's new bakery equipment
Artisan bakery Bread Source has invested in its operations adding new ovens, loader and spiral mixer to its production site. Here, we take a closer look at its new bits of kit
