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Product NewsSupermarkets unveil new hot cross buns for Easter 2026
Dessert flavours continue to dominate the hot cross bun scene as retailers opt for indulgence, with tiramisu and cherry Bakewell among the prevalent flavours
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NewsWomen-built bakery brands showcased in campaign at World Foods Market
Retailer has once again partnered with consumer movement Buy Women Built to celebrate female founders across the UK food and wellness industry, including those behind bakery brands
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NewsGreat Balls of Flour eyes bigger slice of pizza dough market via equipment investment
York-based business has worked with the Yorkshire and Humber regional division of Made Smarter to identify the need for a new automated packaging line to boost output
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NewsInvestment pays off for Pukka as sales and profit grow
Latest financial results for the Leicestershire-based pie and savoury pastry specialist shows a 4% increase in turnover and a 27% leap in operating profit to £5.6m
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NewsHalf of small food manufacturers saw conditions deteriorate in ‘golden quarter’
Lifting of uncertainty around the Autumn Budget provided some relief to businesses including bakeries but 50% of small firms thought things had gotten worse in Q4 compared to Q3
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NewsFood Standards Scotland launches consultation on allergen information
The 12-week consultation seeks views on how allergen and ingredient information is provided by food businesses in the non-prepacked sector, including cafés and bakeries
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NewsNPD powers growth at biscuit manufacturer Fox’s Burton’s Companies
Biscuit manufacturer – which was formed when Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits merged in early 2022 – boosted operating profit by nearly £20m
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NewsFinal chance to enter Britain’s Best Cake 2026
Entrants have until midnight tonight (23 February) to get their entries in for the competition
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Product NewsGail’s wakes up to flavour this spring with new buns, cakes, and cookies
A Taleggio & Mushroom Savoury Bun, a Malted Chocolate & Stout Cake, and a filled cookie are the new seasonal bakery creations from the high street café chain
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NewsMore than 16,000 Costa baristas to receive 4.1% pay increase
From 1 April 2026 Costa’s baristas will earn £13.12 per hour, up from £12.60 per hour, with team members in London receiving an extra £1 an hour
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NewsChocolate alternative Win-Win signs UK distribution deal and launches bake-stable chips
Exclusive partnership with ingredients supplier Keylink will see cocoa-free products distributed across the UK with a new range of chocolate chips unveiled for bakers
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NewsFinsbury Food Group creates innovation director role to shape investment strategy
Neil Rockliff, who previously oversaw NPD at Samworth Brothers and Greencore, will help align innovation strategy with investment planning at the manufacturer
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NewsGinsters unveils £4m extension of marketing campaign including new TV ad
Samworth Brothers-owned brand has launched a new creative for its ‘Taste The Effort’ campaign, which helped increase relevance for the savoury pastry category
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NewsThere’s now one more week to enter Britain’s Best Cake 2026
Entries are closed for Britain’s Best Loaf following a phenomenal surge in interest, but there’s still time to get your cakes in front of our expert panel of judges
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NewsDeep North prepares for growth with larger doughnut site in Newcastle
Independent doughnut and coffee chain is looking to add up to five new shops across the Northeast over the next 18 months after opening a new 1,500 sq ft bakery in Ouseburn
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NewsBako rebrands Finlay’s Foods to fall under group umbrella
County Armagh-based manufacturer and distributor, which was bought by Bako Group in April 2024, has been brought under the Bako umbrella
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NewsGenesis Bakery agrees Northern Ireland distribution deal with Brennans
Magherafelt-based Genesis will leverage its local distribution network across Northern Ireland to deliver a selected range of Brennans bread products made at its Dublin factory
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OpinionDoubling down on the Nutrient Profile Model won’t deliver healthier bread
Meaningful health benefits must be earned through formulation, fermentation and evidence, not label optimisation, believes Modern Baker’s chief scientific officer Ken Potts
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NewsJacksons Bakery and Samworth Brothers unveil new apprentice opportunities
Jacksons has partnered with The Sheffield College to help its new cohort of bakery apprentices while Samworth Brothers opens up 24 vacancies across various departments
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NewsIlly to launch self-service coffee machines into retail and foodservice
Italian coffee brand aims to have 1,000 machines in place over the next five years, with a focus on venues in the retail, foodservice, leisure, education, and convenience sectors