All NPD articles – Page 6
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NewsBaking Industry Awards 2025 winners revealed
A female head baker from Oxfordshire, the manufacturer behind Jason’s Sourdough, and a regenerative agriculture specialist are among the winners
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Product News‘Moreish’ French onion soup loaf scoops Speciality Bread Product of the Year 2025
Patisserie Mark Bennett’s winning loaf – made with French onion soup instead of water and topped with Gruyère cheese – had judges praising its texture, flavour, and aroma
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Product NewsFlavourful babka bags the win in New Bakery Product of the Year 2025
Dorset-based Patisserie Mark Bennett secured its second win of the night with a Dirty Chai, Chocolate & Pistachio Babka described as the “perfect coffee shop treat”
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NewsWildfarmed named Bakery Brand of the Year 2025
The launch of Wildfarmed’s bread brand into national retailers was described as a “masterclass in how to introduce a brand with impact, clarity, and momentum”
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NewsBorough 22 Doughnuts wins Free-From Bakery Product of the Year 2025
Years of experimentation and overcoming of technical challenges to create an allergen-free fried doughnut has paid off for Borough 22 founder Ryan Panchoo
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Product NewsKeeping consumers sweet: brands unveil new bakery treats and desserts
A macaron and cake tower, a collagen boosting cookie, and a toffee apple cheesecake are among the latest sweet bakery launches
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough takes toasties into retail with Tesco listing
Ham & cheese and three cheese toasties have secured listings in 355 Tesco stores and will sit in the chilled savoury and snacking aisle alongside brands such as Ginsters, Pukka, and Rustler
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FeatureBaking in a winter wonderland: top trends for Christmas 2025
From pimped up sandwiches and ’brown’ flavours to twists on traditions and free-from, we dive into the bakery trends for the upcoming festive season
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Product NewsGluten-free brands target speciality bread with new launches
Welsh supplier Juvela has unveiled new sub rolls and flatbread squares under its Oaf brand while Ireland-based Promise Gluten Free has launched an olive sourdough loaf
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Product NewsCake Box unveils range inspired by South Asian flavours
Limited-edition five-strong range features a Gulab Jamun Cake and Dubai Chocolate Cake designed to tap into increased demand for global flavours
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InterviewMy bakery job: Eve Bushell, brand manager, Millie’s Cookies
Bushell reveals her role is not just coming up with fun marketing campaign ideas but involves spending time on commercial strategy, analysing data, and working cross-functionally with teams
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Product NewsFrom gingerbread & maple to double-dip wraps: Co-op rolls out Christmas 2025 range
The convenience retailer has tailored a range of party food, starters, mains, food-to-go, desserts, and sweet treats to cover the festive moments during Christmas and Twixmas
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Product NewsBooker unveils new bakery lines as part of frozen dessert range relaunch
Pistachio, Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade and Chocolate Fudge Traycake are among the new on-trend, easy-to-serve desserts launched by the wholesale distributor
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NewsFrom smart sensors to Bread GPT: how bakery is embracing AI
Five key takeaways from our recent webinar include the need for human feedback in AI-assisted manufacturing, how to empower shop staff, and how NPD teams can find trends early
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Product NewsCursed creations: sweet bakery innovation for Halloween 2025
It’s been all sweet and sinister at bakeries, with NPD teams witchcrafting the likes of creepy cakes, blood-curdling brownies, dastardly doughnuts, and more
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FeatureTop cake trends for 2026 and beyond
Personalisation, international flavours, and the continuous pull of all things pistachio are set to influence the cake market in 2026 and beyond
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Product NewsPizzas, pies, and pastries: bakery brands unveil savoury NPD
A steak & Guinness pie, a Thai red chicken curry filled pastry, and a chicken tikka pork pie with mango chutney are among the latest savoury bakery innovations
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NewsGreggs falls behind target for shop openings in 2025
Food-to-go giant expects to open around 120 net new shops this year, behind its previous target of 140 to 150
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Product NewsChristmas bakery ranges 2025
Christmas is in full swing as major retailers and brands unwrap their bakery ranges for the 2025 festive season
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Product NewsHovis enters sourdough market with sliced cob range
Britain’s second biggest bread brand has unveiled its first-ever sourdough loaves in the form of sliced white and seeded cobs