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FeatureMachine yearning: the equipment trends shaping the baking industry
Bakers are looking to new equipment is help eliminate repetitive strain injuries among workers, enhance cutting and packing processes, and boost sustainability credentials
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FeatureThis is Halloween 2024: bakers unveil ghoulish goodies
Ghostbusters-themed doughnuts, monstrous muffins, and spooky sponge cakes are among the latest tasty and terrifying treats conjured up by bakers for Halloween 2024
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FeaturePowering up pastries: how supermarkets stepped up their in-store bakery game
Supermarkets have been upping the indulgence of their pastry offering with on-trend flavours, nostalgic dessert inspirations, and visual enhancements
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FeatureRevealed: the hottest trends in bakery for Christmas 2024
Unwrap the trends shaking up the bakery market this Christmas as bakers tap into demand for indulgent treats, oozing centres, and warming spices galore
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FeatureTop cake trends for 2025 revealed
Sour power, newfound nostalgia, and sweet mash-ups are among the trends tipped to come out on top in the cake market next year
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FeatureSourdough surge: why the speciality loaves are winning over shoppers
Bakers are finding sourdough success thanks to growing demand from increasingly knowledgeable, health-conscious consumers
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FeatureInside Lidl’s strategy for in-store bakery (and how suppliers can help)
Special guests, limited-edition doughnuts, and promotional activity have helped Lidl secure a sizeable slice of the in-store bakery market
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FeatureBakeries should not overlook the power of street food
Street food is growing at pace in the UK and with many dishes reliant on bakery items there are plenty of opportunities for the nation’s bakers to get stuck in
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FeatureBakery trends set to create a howling Halloween in 2024
The spooky season is expected to be bigger than ever this year with bakery trends including wallet-friendly options and familiar favourites with a terrifying twist
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FeatureAfternoon tea trends: what’s hot in 2024 and beyond?
Bridgerton-themed delights, seasonal creations, and international flavours are among the top trends in the afternoon tea world although several debates continue to rumble around scones
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FeatureMeet the brands shaking up the bread market
Meet the hopefuls looking to steal a slice of the market with innovative lines, healthier products, and sustainable options
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FeatureHow one baker is being impacted by soaring chocolate prices
Vegan brownie supplier Cake or Death is looking to transform its operations after the price of chocolate more than doubled in six months
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FeatureHow to navigate breadmaking wheat supply challenges in 2024
What is behind the UK wheat market’s volatility, what should bakers consider when sourcing flour from abroad, and how can technology play a part in alleviating challenges?
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FeatureWhich trends are heating up bakery in summer 2024?
A summer of sport means there are opportunities aplenty for bakers to boost sales while the sun is (hopefully) shining. So, what trends will help keep sales hot?
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FeatureHow to cope with chocolate price volatility in bakery
Chocolate remains a firm favourite among bakery consumers, but its recent price spike has caused bakers to look for alternatives
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FeatureTrifle transformation: how bakers are modernising the classic dessert
Modern flavours, new formats, and an eye to sustainability are helping to revamp the classic dessert for the next generation of fans
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FeaturePersonalisation, hybrids, and pistachio: top doughnut trends for 2024
Doughnuts are one of the most popular items in bakery right now as they offer bakers a blank canvas to play with innovative formats and flavours
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FeatureGluten-free bakery: how are the major players grasping the growth opportunity?
Technical advances in gluten-free bakery mean core and casual consumers are flocking to the category, so how are the market’s major players taking advantage of this?
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FeatureHow to create perfect doughnuts for National Doughnut Week
With National Doughnut Week fast approaching, find out how to make top-tier sweet treats to help grab the attention of consumers and raise money for charity
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FeatureWhat are the UK’s top bread brands’ tactics for 2024 and beyond?
Discover how Warburtons, Hovis and challengers such as Jason’s Sourdough are handling the inflationary environment and reacting to changing consumer bread buying habits