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NewsKey dates for the baking industry in 2026
There’s a busy year ahead with a host of exhibitions, competitions, and conferences to inspire and inform, as well as several chances to celebrate
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NewsGallery: peek inside the brand-new Claridge’s Bakery
Located behind London hotel Claridge’s, the bakery aims to celebrate the art of British baking with menu items including malt loaf, granary loaves, and Jammy Dodger Tarts
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NewsPremier Foods enjoys ‘really good Christmas’ as sweet treats drive growth
St Albans-based manufacturer reports a return to growth in its non-branded sweet treats during Q3 as well as a 3.1% increase in sales of its Mr Kipling and Cadbury cake ranges
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Product NewsFinsbury Food Group launches cake bento box under new brand Little Big Cake
Specialist bakery manufacturer has embraced the South Korean bakery trend by launching a bento box of red velvet cake and cupcakes into Tesco stores
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NewsSourdough Sophia unveils new production site to support 20-shop estate target
London-based craft bakery brand is using its latest successful crowdfunding campaign to invest in a new 7,000 sq ft central bakery inside two railway arches near London Bridge station
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NewsClive’s Purely Plants closes with 32 jobs lost at Dartmouth bakery
Production has ceased at the 15,000 sq ft bakery with owner The Vegan Food Group also closing its York office and shifting focus to its factory in Germany
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NewsCourt awards Bakers Basco over £13k in equipment misuse case
Bakery equipment membership scheme compiled evidence of unauthorised use and retention of bakery baskets and dollies at the Edinburgh-based supplier
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NewsGreencore completes Bakkavor takeover to form £4bn convenience food behemoth
The acquisition sees a UK convenience food behemoth with a combined revenue of around £4bn and over 30,000 employees formed
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NewsGü doubles down on indulgence with branding refresh amidst global expansion
Premium dessert brand has updated its packaging to help it ‘stand out from the noise’ and support its next phase of growth
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NewsPublic secures seven-figure funding to fuel bakery estate growth
Craft bakery chain Public is set to expand further across the Midlands and up into Scotland, backed by investment from property developer ALB Group
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Product NewsCosta, Gail’s, M&S, Pret, and Subway kick off 2026 with new bakery items
A Rainbow Veg Toasted Flatbread, a Smashed Falafel Sub, and a Chocolate & Salted Almond Bun are among the new bakery items added to retail and coffee chain menus in the new year.
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NewsJersey Mike’s Subs targets 400 sites in UK & Ireland via new franchise deal
US-based sandwich chain has signed a franchise agreement to support the expansion move with JM Submarines UK, a newly formed firm led by founder Peter Cancro
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Product NewsNew pies, pastries, pizza bites, and mini bagels among savoury launches
Pizza bites shaped like mountains, Scottish-themed pies, cheese-filled pastries, and snackable bagels have been unveiled by bakery brands
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NewsThe Compleat Food Group appoints Nick Reade as UK MD
Newly-created role at the London-headquartered business – which owns brands including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, and Wrights – will report directly to CEO Nick Field
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NewsChef and restauranteur complete takeover of Little Sourdough Kitchen
The artisan bakery on Munster Road in Fulham, which has served the west London community for the past eight years, will be run by a new on-site leadership duo
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NewsCornish Bakery partners with fellow Cornwall-based firm Origin Coffee
Independent chain will sell Origin Coffee at its growing estate, currently 73 shops UK-wide, adding to its existing supply deals with Cornwall-based companies
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NewsBakery suppliers’ views on retailers sought for GCA annual survey
Open until 22 February, the survey enables suppliers including bakeries to submit confidential details on how they’ve been treated by the 14 major retailers over the past year
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NewsWorshipful Company of Bakers opens 2026 bursary course applications
The course, aimed at bakers working in commecial bakeries for at least three years, will take place this summer at the School of Artisan Food in Nottinghamshire
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NewsSandwich Sandwich continues London expansion with first Grab & Go store
Premium sandwich brand has unveiled the opening its fourth site in London which has been specifically designed for speed, quality, and convenience
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NewsNew innovation hub primes Dum Dum Donuts for retail expansion
Baked doughnut specialist has unveiled a new 6,000 sq ft bakery, innovation, and training facility in Brentford as it restarts its retail estate with a shop opening in Wembley Park