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NewsFresh new look for cake brand Yorkshire Baking Co. in support of further growth
Updated logo is shaped like a loaf cake and features a Yorkshire rose emblem while distinctive colours are used for each of the core Mega Loaf flavours including heritage-style maroon and gold for the Yorkshire Parkin
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Jennifer MacPherson, learning & development manager, Birds Bakery
MacPherson has lead the implementation of a new learning management system for over 1,000 employees at the growing Midlands bakery chain
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NewsGreggs remains ‘go to’ destination for food to go as profits soar in H1 2026
The bakery chain’s value proposition continued to resonate with customers as it again outperformed the wider out-of-home market in the first half of 2026
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NewsPladis unveils reformulation and NPD pledge to double healthier output by 2030
Manufacturers of brands such as McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s, said it would achieve the target by improving existing recipes as well as launching new products and expanding into more markets
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NewsTesco drops ‘expertly baked in store’ claim following trading standards complaint
A Real Bread Campaign complaint stemming back to 2024 has finally seen the retailer update its bakery aisle marketing, which Tesco notes better reflects the range of items sold
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Product NewsHarry Gow Bakery ventures beyond the Highlands with Asda listing
Inverness-based family-owned business is taking its products beyond its home region for the first time having secured an Asda listing for a trio of sharing slices
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NewsWaitrose recalls brioche rolls due to plastic and metal contamination risk
Customers are being advised not to eat the own-label chocolate chip brioche rolls from Waitrose and to return the eight-packs for a full refund
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Product NewsSummer flavours take centre stage in latest sweet treat innovations
Bakery brands are leaning into seasonal flavours, playful collaborations, and lighter indulgence to tempt consumers this summer with tropical doughnuts and quintessentially British cakes among recent NPD
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: David Martos, founder, House of Cinn
Spanish native Martos reveals how a side hustle to fund community projects turned into a fully fledged sweet treat brand with national retailer listings
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NewsAsda updates in-store bakery labelling with allergen and calorie information
The initiative has been implemented for around 20 ISB products at 142 Asda Express stores nationwide, which were chosen due to their loose bakery offering
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NewsCornish Bakery reveals four new 'bespoke-for-the-community' locations
The business is aiming to create a collection of ‘high-end, individually curated, bespoke-for-the-community bakeries that are united by a shared philosophy instead of a shared template’.
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NewsBake of the net! World Cup drives bakery boom at Sheldon’s in Manchester
Hot dog rolls are proving a fan favourite as Shelden’s prepares for one of the busiest weekends of the year
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NewsWarburtons supports opening of Community Shop in Bolton
Community Shop supermarkets redistribute surplus products that are in-date and safe to consume
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FeatureMeal deal maths: premiumisation, health, and all-day grazing change the equation
Meal deals remains a cornerstone of food to go, but operators are reshaping the format with premium tiers, all-day options, and new occasion-led bundles to drive value and spend
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NewsNew leadership appointments at Greggs, Cybake, Reiser and more
Two new CFOs, a head baker, a head of customer success, and sales managers are among the latest senior hires within baking industry
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NewsSourdough Sophia crowdfunds expansion into new retail and wholesale channels
Craft bakery brand is nearing a £1m raise to be spent on the fitout of its new shop in Covent Garden plus two more sites in the capital and continued development of its production hub
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NewsDeli Kitchen taps sourdough boom with new wraps and flatbreads
Wheat & Rye Sourdough Flatbreads and Sourdough Chargrilled Wraps are free from artificial preservatives and palm oil
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Product NewsWhat’s new in sweet treats: cakes, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, buns, and more
Summer themed launches include tennis ball shortbread and strawberries & cream muffins, whilst World Chocolate Day has inspired new partnerships on doughnuts and sweet pizza
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NewsCoughlans closure sparks fresh warnings over pressures facing craft bakers
Trade bodies and advocacy groups have reacted to the demise of the Croydon-based chain, calling it a stark reminder of the unprecedented pressures facing independent retail businesses
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NewsThird-generation chain Coughlans Bakery ceases trading with 32 shops closed
Rising costs of labour, fuel, business rates, and ingredients have forced the Croydon-based business to go into voluntary liquidation before it cannot pay its suppliers and staff