All British Baker articles in July 2026
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NewsThird-generation chain Coughlans Bakery ceases trading with 32 shops closed
Rising costs of labour, fuel, business rates, and ingredients have forced the Croydon-based business to go into voluntary liquidation before it cannot pay its suppliers and staff
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NewsTransformation programme pays off as profits surge at Wenzel’s
Restructuring, investment in technology, and NPD form part of the wider transformation programme at the family-owned London-based bakery
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NewsWildfarmed launches fund to accelerate regenerative agriculture uptake
Regenerative food and farming business has teamed up with Lloyds Banking Group to create the Food & Nature Resilience Fund to encourage farmers towards nature-positive practices
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NewsCoughlans closure sparks fresh warnings over pressures facing craft bakers
Trade bodies and advocacy groups have reacted to the demise of the Croydon-based chain, calling it a stark reminder of the unprecedented pressures facing independent retail businesses
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Product NewsInside St. Ewe’s £13m investment behind new free-range liquid egg range
Years of learning pasteurisation “the hard way”, collaborations with chefs and Italian equipment suppliers, and a brand-new 32,000 sq ft facility have supported the launch of three new liquid egg products
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NewsBritish Regenerative Farming Week unveiled amidst rise in nature-first practices
The new annual campaign has been created to celebrate, support, and accelerate the UK’s regenerative farming movement at a time when 80% of farmers say they have or are planning to adopt regenerative practices
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NewsPink guava and mango habanero among flavours driving sweet bakery NPD
From pink guava, fig & honey, and mango habanero, new analysis of social media mentions has highlighted growing trends for more adventurous flavour combinations in sweet bakery
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Feature SynopsesSeptember 2026: Sourdough
Sourdough continues to be an innovation hotspot for the nation’s retailers and bakery manufacturers with revamped ranges, improved recipes, and NPD rolled out
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Sam Leatherby, executive pastry chef, London Hilton on Park Lane
Executive pastry chef at the age of 29, Leatherby worked his way up the ranks at the London Hilton on Park Lane having joined as an apprentice in Heathrow
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NewsStrategic hires unveiled at Mr Whippy ahead of £15m doughnut factory launch
Treats brand has made a raft of senior appointments, including baking industry veteran Jacqui Jackson as head of NPD, as it gears up to open its new Sheffield facility later this summer
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Product NewsWhat’s new in sweet treats: cakes, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, buns, and more
Summer themed launches include tennis ball shortbread and strawberries & cream muffins, whilst World Chocolate Day has inspired new partnerships on doughnuts and sweet pizza
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NewsDeli Kitchen taps sourdough boom with new wraps and flatbreads
Wheat & Rye Sourdough Flatbreads and Sourdough Chargrilled Wraps are free from artificial preservatives and palm oil
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NewsSourdough Sophia crowdfunds expansion into new retail and wholesale channels
Craft bakery brand is nearing a £1m raise to be spent on the fitout of its new shop in Covent Garden plus two more sites in the capital and continued development of its production hub
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NewsRevealed: the hidden cost of festivals to the bakery industry
Investigators recover tens of thousands of bread baskets and dollies from events including Glastonbury and horse racing fixtures
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FeatureMeal deal maths: premiumisation, health, and all-day grazing change the equation
Meal deals remains a cornerstone of food to go, but operators are reshaping the format with premium tiers, all-day options, and new occasion-led bundles to drive value and spend
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NewsNew leadership appointments at Greggs, Cybake, Reiser and more
Two new CFOs, a head baker, a head of customer success, and sales managers are among the latest senior hires within baking industry
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NewsAllied Bakeries and Hovis merge to become Hovis Bakeries
ABF said acquisition will create a “sustainably profitable UK bakeries business for the long term with an enhanced market position”
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NewsDean’s of Huntly secures £4.9m funding to drive overseas growth
The funding package from Bank of Scotland will be used to increase production capacity, develop new customer relationships and manage cash flow as it grows export
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NewsNetflix cake show star among mentors of students at 2026 Renshaw Cup
A group of 16 promising bakery talents recently completed three days of masterclasses, hands-on training, and competitions at British Bakels manufacturing site in Liverpool
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NewsWarburtons supports opening of Community Shop in Bolton
Community Shop supermarkets redistribute surplus products that are in-date and safe to consume