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NewsSales of Italian-style baked goods soar at Waitrose
Interest in traditional Italian bakery and fusion recipes has increased over the past year, leading to a seasonal sales spike for the likes of Hot Cross Bunettone, Pistachio Tiramisu, and Colomba Cake
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NewsUK Food & Drink Shows 2026: everything you need to know
From the latest trends in food-to-go and quick-serve restaurants, to boosting footfall at no extra cost, The UK Food & Drink Shows will equip bakery business operators with knowledge that can give their business an edge
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NewsFood inflation to reach at least 9% by end of 2026 warns FDF
Recent effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and impact on oil and gas facilities in the Middle East has left the FDF revising its food inflation forecast for this year
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NewsMaclean’s Highland Bakery acquires Angelic Free From brand
Scottish manufacturer is looking to explore new opportunities for the allergen-safe snacking brand after completing its purchase from founder Kirsty Dingwall
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NewsBaking a fool of you: brands unveil unbelievable news on 1 April
A regenerative wheat crop circle, fish finger iced buns, and toast-scented hair gel have all been announced by bakeries and suppliers on this most suspicious day of the year
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Product NewsDélifrance unveils premium hot sandwich range of familiar favourites and artisan options
Bakery supplier is looking to tap into the renewed growth of the UK premium sandwich market with the likes of Ham Hock Sourdough Melts and Cajun Chicken Ciabattas
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NewsRising costs force Routledges The Bakers to close all seven Carlisle shops
109-year-old bakery chain has decided to cease trading due to dramatic increases in business rates, wages, ingredients, and energy coupled with declining high street footfall
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NewsEmmi Group-owned dessert businesses brought under new brand identity
Swiss-based company has united its dessert manufacturers, including Mademoiselle Desserts and the English Cheesecake Company, under a single brand
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NewsJones Village Bakery lands Japan export deal for Welsh cakes and bread
Latest export deal for Wrexham-based manufacturer came after Tokyo-based British entrepreneur and product importer Mark Spencer tried its Welsh cakes at a trade show in Singapore
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NewsIngredients innovation: powdered tiger paste and nut-free marzipan among latest launches
A powdered version of tiger paste, a nut-free alternative to marzipan, and fruit crispies designed to add some bling to desserts are among the latest ingredients rolled out for the bakery market
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NewsAllied Bakeries would close if merger with Hovis doesn’t go ahead, CMA finds
A merger between Hovis and Kingsmill owner Allied is unlikely to lessen competition in Britain, but concerns have been raised about the Northern Ireland bread market
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NewsTim Hortons UK&I eyes coffee shop market gap as sales growth continues
Master franchisee for the Canadian coffee and quick-service restaurant brand in the UK and Ireland reports a fifth successive quarter of growth
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NewsWarburtons updates packaging with new ‘powerful, cohesive visual identity’
Warburtons is marking its 150th anniversary with a packaging redesign across its entire 70-plus product portfolio
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Product NewsSavoury innovations: new baked snacks, scones, pasties, quiches, wraps, and more
Free-from snacks, cheesy scones, and on-trend flavours in quiches and pizza are among the latest savoury bakery innovations
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NewsHovis and Costa among firms penalised for illegally underpaying staff
A government crackdown on companies failing to pay minimum wage has resulted in over £7.3m repaid directly back to employees with penalties also issued
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Product NewsCosta, Greggs, Pret, and Subway unveil new bakery items for spring 2026
Twists on Easter traditions, Asian-inspired sandwiches, and on-trend flavour sweet treats are among the seasonal bakery items launched at UK coffee and food-to-go chains
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NewsBridor to acquire Spanish supplier Panamar Bakery Group
Frozen bakery specialist Bridor has agreed to buy the Valencia-based business, which supplies frozen bread, viennoiserie, and pâtisserie products to over 20 countries including the UK
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Product NewsEaster 2026: bakers unveil new cakes, biscuits, doughnuts, pastries and more
Chocolate-laden sweet bakery treats are abound this Easter, while some twists on traditional recipes and noteworthy flavour combinations are also showcased
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NewsPettigrew Bakeries to bring all production under one roof with new ‘breadquarters’
The new 5,500 sq ft site, set to be operational in June 2026, will see all of the family firm’s production brought under one roof and marks its biggest investment to date
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NewsDoughnotts secures six-figure funding for franchise expansion
Midlands-based doughnut specialist will use the debt funding package to formalise its franchise model, refurbish existing stores, and open new ones