All British Baker articles in October 2025
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Product NewsSeason’s eatings: 10 bakeries unveil products for Christmas 2025
Doughnuts, pies, brownies and cookies are just a few of the products being given a festive twist this year
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NewsBritish Bakels unveils first new products for Renshaw
Food colourings, metallic paints, sprinkles and fruit fillings are being added to the line-up, while chocolate modelling paste has been relaunched
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News“This is for my team” and other heartfelt reactions from the Baking Industry Awards 2025
There was disbelief, excitement, and lots of thanks given to teams, suppliers, and supporters by the winners
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NewsPremier Foods completes £2.1m solar farm at Mr Kipling bakery
When the sun is shining, the array of 3,500 solar panels will be able to supply up to 70% of Carlton Bakery’s electricity
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InterviewSweet ambitions: Baker & Baker CEO Matthew Acheson unveils plans for growth
Growth, investment, and optimisation are the three pillars that the sweet bakery manufacturer is leaning on to boost its turnover to €800m
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Product NewsFrightful fancies: bakers unleash new products for Halloween 2025
Biscuits, cupcakes, doughnuts, and steamed buns are among the baked goods that have been given Halloween makeovers
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NewsHMPasties lands Co-op deal to support second chances
The business employs prison leavers and aims to break the cycle of reoffending by offering training and jobs
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Product NewsGingerbread and chocolate galore: Asda unwraps Christmas bakery range for 2025
Ginger & chocolate panettone, Florentine topped mince pies, and candy cane yule logs are among the latest yuletide innovation to be rolled out by the retailer
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NewsDonutelier to open flagship site as it grows London presence
Doughnut and patisserie retailer announces new stores on The Strand and Oxford Street as it looks to affirm its position as one of the capital’s destination bakery businesses
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NewsCelebrate good times: dive into the excitement of the Baking Industry Awards 2025
Glamour, smiles, and celebration were abundant at black-tie ceremony which saw 14 worthy winners crowned
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NewsCo-op to sell in-store bakery items at half price from 6pm
New waste reduction scheme includes loose in-store bakery products such as croissants and baguettes
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InterviewFreshness, added nutrition, and clean label: inside Ocado’s strategy for bakery
Speaking at the British Society of Baking’s Autumn conference, Kerry Barker outlined the top trends the online retailer is looking to tap into with new listings over the coming year
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Promotional featureQuality coffee identified as key footfall driver for bakery and sandwich sector
As the coffee market continues to evolve, the bakery and sandwich sector is emerging as one of the most dynamic and exciting channels. Find out why.
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NewsWhat we know about the Roberts Bakery deals and what comes next
Administrators reveal how much Warburtons and Boparan Private Office paid for the business and its assets, and which creditors are likely to be paid in the wake of its administration
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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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NewsEmily Anderson from Cooplands named Rising Star 2025
A work placement at Warburtons aged 15 sparked her love of baking which continues in her current role where she is responsible for product development for Cooplands
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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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NewsGail’s crowned Bakery Retailer of the Year 2025
Gail’s fought off three former category champions to claim the title, with judges praising its mission-led business strategy, focus on sustainability, and incredible staff
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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”