All British Baker articles in November 2026
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NewsNew Cheshire services launches hunt for local craft bakery suppliers
Motorway services operator Westmorland has announced a commitment to work with at least 70 producers within 30 miles of its new Tatton Services at the intersection of the M56 and A556
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FeatureS’mores Iced Cream Cake and Prawn Toast Cones: M&S unveils Christmas bakery range
The retailer gives the ‘picky bits’ trend a Christmas twist and reveals the flavours set to dominate the festive season
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OpinionSmall footprint, big opportunity: making every square metre count in bakery retail
Hannah Wolfenden, commercial director of UK retail design and manufacturing specialist Ripple, offers advice on making bakery shop space work
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FeatureSlice of life: how sweet flavours are transforming Britain’s sarnies
From strawberries and cream to apple crumble, a quiet revolution is taking place in the sandwich chillers of UK supermarkets
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NewsPladis seeking to partner with food-tech start-ups through Accelerator Programme
McVitie’s owner opens applications for global Accelerator Programme as its looks to improve nutrition or make snacks more sustainable
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NewsBetter Bread makes its debut with rye-based loaves
Cambridgeshire-based business says its loaves are better for consumers and better for the planet
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FeatureThe Hidden Factory in bakery: how manufacturers are getting smart on inefficiencies
How much production capacity are bakeries leaving on the table? Take a closer look into the areas where performance is lost and how manufacturers are getting it back
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NewsPret, Pladis, Reiser, and more unveil new senior leadership hires
Appointments of managing, finance, marketing, and supply chain directors have been announced across the baking industry including at bakery and equiment suppliers
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FeatureSeason’s eatings: bakery and coffee chains reveal Christmas NPD
A round-up of new festive treats from Caffè Nero, Costa, Creams, Gail’s, Greggs, Pret and Wenzel’s
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NewsTikTok on the clock: how social media is shaping bakery recruitment
Craft bakeries have leveraged their TikTok and Instagram followings to attract job applications, while one brand is looking to expand its team of TikTok Shop presenters
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Andrea Cillo, operations manager & baker, Carmine Italian Bakery
Despite giving up on his dreams of becoming a pro footballer, 22-year-old Cillo thinks joining his father’s bakery business in Liverpool was one of the best decisions of his life
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NewsNet zero priorities set out for Scottish food manufacturers
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Programme’s Climate Transition Plan provides a practical, industry-wide route towards the legally binding 2045 net zero target
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Product NewsCauliflower Cheese Wellington and Snowflake Cheesecake: Aldi’s Christmas 2026 bakery line-up
The retailer is looking to make festive hostings “effortless and memorable” with its raft of new bakery items for Christmas 2026
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Product NewsHovis taps into clean-label demand with new three-ingredient sourdough range
As Hovis’ first NPD since it was acquired by Allied Bakeries last July, the range includes white and seeded variants with a base bread recipe containing just wheat flour, water, and sea salt
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NewsGail’s MD and operations director depart as new senior hires named
Nick Ayerst and Edyta Stec have left their MD and director of operations positions, respectively, at Gail’s whilst a new COO, property director, and head of acquisitions have been confirmed
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NewsLancashire manufacturer Clayton Park Bakery unveils £10m expansion project
Expansion move for the 31-year-old supplier will cost around £10m, with completion expected by autumn 2027
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Product NewsSweet bakery NPD: viral trends and seasonal flavours shape latest launches
From twists on tiramisu and viral dot cakes to seasonal flavours of mint choc and spiced apple, bakery brands have rolled out new sweet innovations to tempt shoppers
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NewsBlack Sheep looks to reignite bloomer category with branding refresh
David Wood Baking’s brand unveils a new look for its four-strong range of sliced bloomers aimed at attracting new shoppers to the category
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NewsReport calls for new national strategy for food manufacturing resilience
New report warns that growing pressures on the British food system are threatening its long-term resilience
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NewsFree tool launched to help food businesses navigate HFSS regulations
Launched through FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme, the new HFSS Advice Tool allows businesses to calculate a product’s Nutrient Profiling Model score