All Regional Focus articles
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NewsScottish bakery Harry Gow breaks record for world’s largest empire biscuit
Four Scottish bakeries went head-to-head to create the world’s largest empire biscuit, with Harry Gow’s 78-inch diameter creation being crowned the winner
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ReportsBritain’s Best Artisan Bakeries 2026 revealed
The bakery community has spoken – these are the 13 best artisan bakeries in Britain as voted for by British Baker readers
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NewsGallery: peek inside the brand-new Claridge’s Bakery
Located behind London hotel Claridge’s, the bakery aims to celebrate the art of British baking with menu items including malt loaf, granary loaves, and Jammy Dodger Tarts
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NewsPublic secures seven-figure funding to fuel bakery estate growth
Craft bakery chain Public is set to expand further across the Midlands and up into Scotland, backed by investment from property developer ALB Group
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NewsCornish Bakery partners with fellow Cornwall-based firm Origin Coffee
Independent chain will sell Origin Coffee at its growing estate, currently 73 shops UK-wide, adding to its existing supply deals with Cornwall-based companies
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NewsBayne’s unveils plans for £11m bakery expansion in Lochore
Investment is aimed at providing increased capacity to support the bakery chain’s ambition to double its retail estate across Scotland
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NewsWenzel’s slumps to £1.8m loss as high street pressures bite in FY25
Watford-based family-run bakery chain fall from profitability in its latest financial year with a 7% decrease in sales
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OpinionSweet, savoury, and slightly overstuffed: a day in the life of a bakery explorer
Life as a bakery editor can be tough, especially when you’re eating your way around London bakeries. Here, Amy North shares her top tips for such adventures
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NewsBirds Bakery sales take flight through product and store development
Derby-based bakery chain, which operates 62 shops across the Midlands, has enjoyed double-digit sales increases on popular lines whilst investing in NPD and site development
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NewsProfits soar at Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery
Turnover at the Wrexham-based manufacturer hit £154.3m while post-tax profit reached £12.6m for the 15 months ended 29 December 2024
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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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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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WebinarsWebinar: EU bakery traditions and their impact on the UK
Join us for an insightful webinar, part of the ‘More than Only Food & Drink’ campaign, where we uncover the rich tapestry of EU baking traditions
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NewsANR-Probake eyes expansion of ‘healthy junk food’ range with new site
Nutritional bakery specialist is looking to introduce new products and increase capacity at its newly purchased 70,000 sq ft facility in South Wales
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InterviewMy bakery job: Andy Nye, head of production, Walker’s Shortbread
The chef turned head of production says overcoming challenges like machinery breakdowns, late deliveries, and staff shortages has made him stronger as a professional
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NewsStir Cambridge to open new bakery outlets at pace after crowdfunding success
Craft bakery business smashed its second crowdfunding campaign and plans to use funds to open new cafes, sandwich shops, and bite-sized stores across Cambridge
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NewsJones Village Bakery’s new £20m roll production line set to create 60 jobs
Bakery manufacturer has doubled its roll-making capacity with a new production line at its main site on Wrexham Industrial Estate going online two days ahead of schedule
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NewsAlexander Taylor bakery to leave family hands after more than 200 years
The craft bakery in Strathaven, south Lanarkshire, is looking for new buyers as it prepares to end six generations of family ownership
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NewsBells of Lazonby invests £1m in site expansion to enhance production and facilities
Cumbria-based sweet bakery manufacturer has added around 4,800 sq ft of floor space to its bakery, installed new equipment, and improved workplace safety
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NewsSilver Tree Bakery secures £250k loan to open new cafe and create 15 jobs
The family-run firm’s new 70-seater outlet at the Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield and provide the town with its first co-working space