All British Baker articles in June 2025
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News
Opening Doors #17: estate expansions and first shops from craft bakeries
From the south coast up to Scotland, Wales over to the East Midlands, craft bakery businesses have unveiled outlets all across the country
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Opinion
Viral M&S strawberry sandwich is a lesson in product development
Consumers are looking for something shareable and M&S is delivering it at a price point which allows for many people to get in on the conversation, says British Baker editor Amy North
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Interview
My bakery job: Niall Monks, miller, Lovingly Artisan
Milling requires an ability to adapt and respond to the situation daily, says Monks, who adds ”Communication is fast becoming my thread of success”
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Product News
Baker Street secures national Sainsbury’s listing for seeded rye bread
The loaf is now available in 230 of the retailer’s stores across the UK, a move which the brand describes as a “step-change” for its availability and a “strong platform for future growth”
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News
Asda trials single serve pastry counter in 109 stores
Fixtures are being rolled out in 109 stores to sell single serve sweet and savoury pastries as well as sweet treats for under £1 per item
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News
Knead Bakery targets 100-shop estate across the southwest by 2045
Craft bakery business has big ambitions having just opened its fourth and biggest site to date in Oxford plus another in Tewkesbury coming next month
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Product News
Co-op jumps on hottest trends for summer 2025 bakery launches
From spicy savouries to wraps with dips, sweet treat hybrids to seasonal fruit-filled desserts, Co-op is warmly embracing bakery trends in its summer range
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Product News
M&S and Subway launch sandwich twists on traditional British summer dessert
Japanese sandos are the inspiration behind the new Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme Sandwich at M&S, while Subway is giving away Strawberries & Cream Subs as a Wimbledon-themed promotion
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News
DoughGirl expands bakery following TikTok Shop success
Lincolnshire-based business has invested £250k to increase its production capacity six-fold with continued sales growth supporting plans to further expand the site
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News
Jones Village Bakery invests £47m on new production line and factory in Wrexham
Welsh manufacturer is spending £20m on installing a morning goods line at its main bakery and £27m on a new facility located at the site where its flagship bakery burnt down in 2019
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Feature
Matcha, texture, and spice: top bakery trends for summer 2025
Vibrant colours, earthy flavours, and a decent dose of heat are some of the trends found in baked goods this summer
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News
New guidance helps Northern Irish bakers cut sugar and salt from pancakes
The Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland partnered with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise to launch new pancake reformulation technical guidance
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News
Greggs unveils innovative sustainability solutions at first Eco Drive-Thru
The opening builds on the success of Greggs’ first Eco-Shop in 2022, from which elements have now been rolled out to over a quarter of its shop portfolio
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News
Hill Biscuits breaks 170-year sweet habit by expanding into savoury crackers
Source: Hill Biscuits Hill Biscuits has launched its first-ever savoury product in 170 years of bakery manufacturing. The Manchester-based firm revealed it partnered with Cerealto UK – the company that acquired the majority of its shares from LDC last year – to introduce a new line of ...
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Product News
Bakery while the sun shines: Wenzel’s and Sponge roll out new seasonal ranges
Dubai chocolate, American-style delis, and British beach holidays are among the inspirations behind new summertime NPD from the bakery chain and online retailer
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News
The winner takes it all: Abba Cakes thrives after Britain’s Best Cake 2025 win
The aftermath of winning the competition saw the Wirral-based business enjoy local, national, and international media coverage, queues down the street, and even a visit from the mayor
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News
Kingsmill drops wholegrain nutritional claim for 50/50 loaves in marketing
Bread brand has removed a marketing claim that its 50/50 loaf contains ‘50% of your daily wholegrain in 2 slices’ following a complaint by the Real Bread Campaign to the ASA
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News
Afternoon delight: new report reveals out-of-home sweet bakery opportunities
Appetite is rising for cookies, muffins, and doughnuts, especially as an afternoon treat, finds latest research published by Nestlé Professional
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News
Coffee shops streamline menus to compete with food-to-go
However, the latest Menu Tracker Quarterly Download from Lumina Intelligence also highlights a steep increase in the average price of food items through this channel
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News
Co-op switches mini bakery bites packaging to cut 18 tonnes of plastic
Described as a ‘first-to-market innovation’, the convenience retailer is switching from traditional plastic tubs to a bag-in-a-box format for its mini bite bakery range