Latest Reports
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ReportsBakery Market Report 2024
Strategies in the out of home bakery market are shifting as businesses vie for lucrative new opportunities against a backdrop of rising costs, recruitment issues, and increasing competition.
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ReportsEquipment to help bakers ride the waves of demand
We look at some of the current trends making a splash in the bakery market along with the right kit to help businesses harness the tide
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ReportsHow did Covid-19 really affect bread sales?
Bread and baked goods are thriving, with the category achieving double digit growth – but can it continue to soar?
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ReportsNew bakery products revealed for summer 2021
Summer is upon us and the nation’s bakers, manufacturers and retailers have been busy creating new products to celebrate the return of socialising
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ReportsBun-making equipment: choosing the right tools for the job
They might be a bit more complicated and sticky to produce than some other bakery products, but no bun is too tricky or specialist to be made by machine
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ReportsWhy do combi and convection ovens create perfect pastry?
When it comes to baking pastry, many experts suggest opting for a combi or convection oven – but why?
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ReportsWhat are the top cupcake trends of 2020 and beyond?
We’ve asked industry experts for their take on the tastes, trends and techniques dominating the cupcake market
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ReportsWhat could covid mean for the yeast market?
The lockdown home-baking boom saw supermarket shelves emptied of yeast. Could it bring further developments to the market?
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ReportsFleming Howden: Building on trust
Two years after its acquisition by AB Mauri, Fleming Howden has its sights set firmly on the future
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ReportsIs there a winning approach to supermarket ISBs?
With the major retailers taking different approaches to in-store bakery, which strategy now seems more likely to win consumers’ spend?
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ReportsWill Asian flavours prove pandan-tastic?
From yuzu to cherry blossom, pandan and red bean paste – can traditional Asian flavours make a mark on the UK’s bakery scene?
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ReportsCan your dough lines handle the peaks?
Good planning and operational efficiency will get the most out of dough handling equipment, but what other tips do suppliers have for managing unexpected production peaks?
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ReportsDownload your copy of the Bakery Market Report 2020
Whether you supply bakers or operate a bakery business of your own, British Baker’s Bakery Market Report is essential reading.
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ReportsCan any baker offer patisserie?
Is it possible for a baker to offer their customers high-end patisserie without specialist knowledge and skills?
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ReportsSteaming ahead: the future of doughnuts?
Could consumers learn to love baked – and even steamed – versions of the classic treat?
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ReportsBakery tips & tricks: how to create the perfect pies
Pies are beloved by Brits. Here, pie experts explain how to create the perfect pastry, avoid the dreaded soggy bottom and get creative with toppings.
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ReportsUnder scrutiny: The role of improvers
What does interest in clean labels and artisan-produced bread mean for the use of bakery improvers?
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ReportsWhy vegan treats aren’t a piece of cake
As the ‘Greggs effect’ takes hold, and vegan-friendly treats from sausage rolls to croissants sweep the nation, cakes are being left behind
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ReportsDoes simnel cake need a makeover?
A staple for Easter celebrations, the simnel cake is steeped in tradition. British Baker investigates if it is a fruitcake of the past that needs modernising for younger consumers
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ReportsTips & Tricks: working with chocolate for baked goods
Chocolate is one of the nation’s favourite flavours. Here, chocolate experts offer advice on techniques and flavour combinations bakers can use to enhance their baked goods.