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Keeping it sweet: how are bakeries approaching sugar reduction?
With the next raft of HFSS regulations due to come into force on 1 October 2025, what steps are bakeries taking to reduce the sweet stuff? And do consumers want lower sugar sweet treats?
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Community spirit: behind the scenes at The Artisan Collective 2025
There was enthusiasm, talent, and community spirit in abundance at the third annual meeting of The Artisan Collective, which took place in Birmingham on 28 January
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Simpler recycling: how bakeries can prepare for new waste separation rules
Dubbed ‘simpler recycling’, new rules coming in at the end of March will require bakeries, retailers, and more to separate food waste for collection – so what do these businesses need to do to comply?
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How doughnut brand Borough 22 is shaking up the free-from sector
Founder Ryan Panchoo reveals the origin story of his allergen-safe bakery brand, how its grown over the years, and its latest developments
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Has the vegan bakery market peaked?
In previous years the bakery market has been inundated with new vegan products from croissants to pastry bakes, and more but things seem quieter in 2025. So, has vegan bakery peaked?
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Caramelised onion brownies and blackberry cake: Mademoiselle Desserts uses AI for NPD
Dessert manufacturer put AI to the test, using it to come up with bakery recipe ideas in the hope of putting them into production
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Cérélia-backed BakeAway ready to roll with growth in British home baking
Corby-based manufacturer has seen 6% growth in volume over the past year, upping its daily output to 55 tonnes of pastry and dough
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Rainbow Dust re-birth: how new ownership transformed struggling cake decoration brand
It’s been a year since the cake decoration brand was acquired by Albex Group, taking it from an underfunded business running on skeleton staff to a well-funded firm ready to shake up the market
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From bourbons to crookies: the ever-evolving world of Britain’s beloved biscuits
Stuffed cookies, footlong options, and wrapped around a croissant – just some of the ways shoppers want their cookies, although there is a growing pool who are seeking healthier options
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Meet the Northern Irish bakers stepping up to the international stage
Apple Blossom Bakery, Around Noon, Irwin’s, and Genesis Bakery are among the firms looking to grow their business further afield
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From marzipan to matcha: on-trend toppings and fillings for bakery in 2025
Delve into the latest ways to add appeal to your bakes from nostalgia-inducing marzipan and vibrant fruit inclusions to multi-sensory experiences
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Machine 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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This 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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Powering 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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Revealed: 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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Top 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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Sourdough 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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Inside 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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Bakeries 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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Bakery 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