All British Baker articles in November 2025
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FeatureFlavour, format, and flair: inside the evolution of modern-day pastries
Pastries are getting a makeover as bold flavours, inventive formats, and premium touches redefine what indulgence looks like on today’s bakery scene
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Product NewsDerbyshire-based Stacey’s Bakery kicks off ‘Scone of the Month’ initiative
A limited-edition Maple & Walnut Scone, priced at 85p, has been added to the bakery’s range with more innovative flavours in the works
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InterviewMy bakery job: Fiona Barlow, co-founder and owner, Bradwall Breadhouse
Co-founder of the Cheshire craft bakery enjoys chatting with all customers across wholesale, retail, and foodservice channels
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Promotional featureFive steps to transform supply chain traceability
Digitising supply chain traceability is crucial in today’s modern bakery industry, as outdated paper systems simply don’t cut it anymore. Here, Mountain Stream offers a five-step solution to show how simple and effortless traceability can be when the right systems are adopted and used.
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InterviewFix, rebuild, grow: British Bakels MD James Cawthorne reveals plans for Renshaw
Stability and supply have been the focus for Renshaw since its acquisition by British Bakels, but the first new products for the cake decoration brand signal the start of a new era
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Promotional featureHow bakery can satisfy consumers’ interest in health & wellbeing
Today’s consumers focus increasingly on how their mental and physical wellbeing is affected by what they consume. So how does that translate into the world of bakery products? In its latest in-depth report, Lesaffre set about finding out.
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NewsPret opens new travel hub sites as coffee-to-go trial ends
Food-to-go chain has partnered with Roadchef to open two new shops at Strensham Services whilst announcing the nationwide removal of Pret Express coffee machines
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NewsChange from day-one to six-month unfair dismissal policy welcomed
Labour government’s U-turn on its planned policy to grant employees the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first work day has been welcomed by bakery trade bodies
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NewsMark your calendars: date and venue revealed for Baking Industry Awards 2026
After a sell-out event in 2025, British Baker is thrilled to announce a new five-star London home for the Baking Industry Awards which will allow it to continue on its growth journey
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NewsRegal Foods upgrades Bradford College kitchens as new courses launched
The Bradford-based manufacturer has built on its ongoing partnership with the local college by equipping kitchens with new induction hobs, baking tins, cookware, high-fridges and freezers
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NewsBudget leaves bakers facing ‘impossible trading environment’
Bakery trade bodies have expressed concerns with today’s Autumn Budget including on further wage increases, frozen tax thresholds, and increased compliance pressures
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NewsCake Box estate expansion and acquisition result in sales surge
Egg-free cake specialist reports revenues of £28.8m for the first half of its latest financial year, driven by new store openings and the acquisition of Ambala Foods
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NewsSunrise Bakery sold in pre-pack administration deal with 23 jobs saved
Smethwick-based Caribbean bakery specialist has been bought by an unnamed third party immediately after entering administration due to rising operational costs
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ReportsTop Bakery Trends 2026
Trends keep the baking industry fresh and exciting, so tapping into them can unlock opportunities for businesses of all shapes and sizes
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NewsKeeping it sweet: Mademoiselle Desserts acquires English Cheesecake Company
Sweet bakery manufacturer’s strong position in the UK foodservice sector is complemented by the cheesecake brand’s retail presence
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Product NewsCSM Ingredients, Dawn Foods, and I.T.S unveil new bakery ingredients
Cocoa alternatives, healthier cookie mixes, and on-trend fruit flavours are among the new products launched by ingredients suppliers
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Product NewsWildfarmed expands range with regenerative crumpets
Made with 100% Wildfarmed regenerative flour, the four-packs of crumpets are landing in Waitrose and Ocado and mark the firm’s first venture into morning goods
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Product NewsFinsbury Food Group unveils half-and-half Wicked cake
The cake, which ties in with the latest Wicked film, is decorated to celebrate the two main characters – Elphaba and Glinda – with green and pink decorations, as well as two types of cake underneath
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Product NewsThe more, the merrier: 10 more bakery suppliers unveil Christmas treats
From cookies and cakes to brownies and bao buns, the seasonal innovations feature inclusions such as pistachio, dulce de leche, cranberries, and gingerbread
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OpinionHow Britain’s independent retail bakeries can win back trust
Scott Dawson, CEO of payments processor DECTA, explores the crisis of consumer confidence currently facing bakery SMEs and what they can do to survive