All British Baker articles in July 2025
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NewsOpening Doors #18: craft bakeries welcome fresh new sites
From estate expansions and first time forays into brick-and-mortar retail to revamping of existing sites, we round up the latest new bakery shop openings nationwide
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NewsCo-op unveils micro store format with focus on food-to-go
Convenience retailer has launched a chain of new shops between 600 and 1,000 sq ft in size, offering key meal solutions throughout the day including somne exclusive NPD
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NewsTwo young bakers honoured with national awards
Ella Muddiman at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Bakery was presented with the ABST’s Hugh Weeks Award while Glaswegian bakery student Jamie Howie took home the Renshaw Cup
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NewsBaker & Baker weathers inflation to post robust profits
Strategic investments made in 2024 to improve operational efficiencies and develop new products at the sweet bakery supplier sees gross profit rise by 8.7%
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NewsDelice De France debuts chilled food-to-go range
Bakery supplier unveils sandwiches, wraps, heat-to-eat paninis and croques for retailers and foodservice operators to stock in chillers
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NewsGreggs to trial new ‘bitesize’ shops to support growth
Bakery chain has unveiled a new shop format aimed at driving greater visit frequency and supporting estate expansion
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NewsDawn Foods starts search for 2026 student ambassadors
Bakery ingredients manufacturer is on the hunt for ambassadors who will gain hands-on work experience with the firm, including recipe and new product development
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NewsGovernment-funded project supporting Welsh food manufacturers relaunched
Now renamed The Helix Programme, the initiative has delivered an impact of over £676m since 2016 including technical support for Welsh firms such as Just Love, Pettigrew Bakeries, and ANR-Probake
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NewsWhen will the 2025 Baking Industry Awards finalists be revealed?
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
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InterviewMy bakery job: Emily Black, pastry chef and owner, Ems & Co.
The Scottish pastry chef and shop owner recommends learning ‘the classics’ and the discipline of working at a hotel or restaurant before branching out to do your own thing
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NewsAMF, Cornish Bakery, Stateside Foods, and Walker’s Shortbread unveil new hires
A new managing director, regional president, head of NPD, and brand ambassador are the latest positions filled in the baking sector
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NewsSandwich chain Which Wich to open sites in Cardiff
Texas-based chain, which has two stores in London, has signed its first multi-unit franchise agreement with Breaking Brands Management
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NewsPlumpton College becomes first UK provider of Level 3 Lead Baker Apprenticeship
Students enrolled at the East Sussex institute will learn advanced technical baking skills as well as leadership acumen needed to thrive in senior roles within commercial environments
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Product NewsSamworth Brothers unveils new food-to-go range of sandwiches, wraps and baguettes
Developed by the Fresh Food For Now division of the manufacturer, the new range aims to deliver a coffee shop quality experience for convenience retailers and foodservice operators
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FeatureHow to get wicked returns from Halloween-themed bakes
From creepy coloured frostings and seasonal flavours to employing scare tactics like gooey green fillings and even insect toppings, bakers have a cauldron-full of options to make their creations scream-worthy
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NewsBakeries missing out by not using fibre claims on pack
Fibre claims have topped protein ones in new bakery launches over the past five years, but some retailers are missing out by not flagging the nutritional claims to consumers
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NewsContestants wanted for Bake Off: The Professionals 2026
Professionals with a ‘real passion for pastry’ are being urged to apply for the next series of the TV show, due to air in 2026
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NewsModern Baker raises £2.5m to accelerate growth and challenge UPF narrative
Oxford-based start-up behind gut-healthy bread brand Superloaf stands to benefit from investor Adjuvo’s funding as well as its influence across retail, food, and consumer tech sectors
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NewsStrong Q3 improves Greencore’s expectations of full year operating profit
Food-to-go manufacturer reports a 9.9% increase in third-quarter revenue up to £511.1m, with volume gains supported by favourable weather and NPD like the viral M&S strawberry & cream sandwich
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NewsUK bakery supply chain battles ‘hidden waste crisis’
Earth & Wheat founder James Eid highlights the urgent need to tackle the issue of bakery waste in the UK and pushes for a change in how manufacturers think about surplus