Halloween cupcakes

July 2025: Halloween

24 April 2025

This feature will explore the commercial impact of Halloween and how bakeries can take advantage of the sales opportunity through NPD and other activities

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July 2025: Supply chain - focus on farming

24 April 2025

This feature will explore the recent initiatives and collaborations between bakers and farmers to produce sustainable and locally sourced ingredients (such as regenerative flour)

Strawberry & cream cake

June 2025: Summer bakery

10 March 2025

As retailers begin unveiling their summer ranges, we dive into the flavours and formats expected to be big in bakery this summer.

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June 2025: Toppings & fillings

7 March 2025

How are suppliers meeting demand for on-trend fillings at a time when cocoa prices are skyrocketing?

Vegan and gluten-free cakes

May 2025: Free-from

17 February 2025

How is the free-from market developing and who is leading the charge? 

A stack of different coloured sprinkle doughnuts

May 2025: Doughnuts

29 January 2025

How has the doughnut market changed over the past few years and what are players doing to keep shoppers coming back for more?

Matcha layer cake

April 2025: Flavours

29 January 2025

Matcha, tiramisu, pistachio, and s’mores are among the trending flavours for baking in 2025, but how are they being used by bakers? 

Sea salt & black pepper bloomer in plastic packaging

April 2025: Packaging (sustainability)

29 January 2025

The baking industry is under pressure to rethink its approach to packaging

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April 2025: Bakery Market Report

27 January 2025

Wage increases, rising commodity prices, and increased competition are just some of the challenges facing operators in the out-of-home market. So, what does 2025 hold for the market?

Hot cross buns on a plate

March 2025: Easter

19 November 2024

Easter is a crucial date in the diary for bakers of all sizes so it’s important to deliver a range that entices and excites consumers. So, what are the top trends in 2025?

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22 April 2025By

Banbury-based manufacturer has grown its relationship with the discounter to currently supply around 1.9m loaves per week as well as 2.5m packs of hot cross buns this Easter alone

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