All articles by Sheena Adesilu
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FeatureWhich grains are giving wheat a run for its money in bakery?
Wheat has long been at the heart of many baked goods, but others are vying for a place at the centre of many baked goods
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InterviewHow three black-owned bakeries are blazing a trail
With more consumers looking to support black-owned businesses, we speak to three entrepreneurs about the misconceptions, challenges and opportunities they’ve encountered on their baking journeys
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NewsJaffa Cakes to return to TV screens in new campaign
Owner Pladis hopes to help retailers drive sales with its new £1.7m campaign with further investment and NPD planned for later in the year
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NewsPukka invests £4.5m in Leicestershire factory
The investment comes as the pie manufacturer reveals a rise in turnover and profit for the year to May 2020
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NewsBahlsen revamps biscuit range with new look
The biscuit brand hopes to attract new shoppers and support growth with its new look
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FeatureFrå.kost bakery to bring Danish flavours to Norwich
The plant-based bakery is inspired by the Scandinavian slow-living lifestyle and will offer an array of Danish rye breads, pastries and open sandwiches
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InterviewGrace’s Bakery on its Baking Industry Awards win
Sarah Redrup, marketing manager at Grace’s Bakery, was delighted – but surprised – with the company’s success at the Baking Industry Awards after a year of uncertainty
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NewsRetailers reveal hot cross bun ranges for Easter 2021
Aldi, Asda and M&S are among those to unveil hot cross bun NPD with flavours including salted caramel & Belgian chocolate and strawberries & cream
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NewsPladis appoints inclusion & diversity advisory board
Dame Kelly Holmes, Ade Adepitan MBE, Alastair Campbell and Stevie Spring CBE are among the advisory board members
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NewsM&S rolls out biscuit and cake hybrid
The bakery fusion takes inspiration from a meringue, chocolate chip cookie and Bakewell tart
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InterviewHow Carrs Pasties is taking savoury pastries into 2021
Carrs Pasties has grown from a tiny business to one eyeing UK-wide sales over the next few years
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NewsBakers prepare for Real Bread Week 2021
The week-long event kicks off on 20 February with a host of activities and classes designed to celebrate additive-free loaves
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NewsBells Food Group upgrades Scotch pie line
The line, which has been supplied by EPP, is due to come online in April will replace its existing Comas line
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NewsIrwin’s Bakery extends Lidl Northern Ireland contract
The deal is worth £2.7m annually and has helped Irwin’s increase production, create more local jobs and expand its range of products
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NewsBorder Biscuits marks £1m charity donation milestone
The business donates 10% of its profits to causes through its in-house charity, Border Biscuits Community Support
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NewsCrosstown Doughnuts trials ‘dark retail’ delivery hubs
The doughnut specialist is rolling out its new model in Cambridge and Walthamstow after its online sales increased by 600% compared to 2019
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NewsNew York Bakery Co unveils sourdough deli bagel
The sourdough bagels tap into increased demand for sourdough products as well as sandwich alternatives
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NewsPeter’s marks 50th anniversary with revamp
The new packaging emphasises the pastry producer’s ‘A taste of home’ message, in a bid to appeal to families
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NewsBakery treats launched for Valentine’s Day 2021
With Valentine’s Day imminent, more bakers unveil a host of treats from breakfast hampers to alcoholic cupcakes
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NewsWarburtons backs The Artful Baker via Batch Ventures fund
The six-figure investment is the first the partnership between Warburtons and Mission Ventures expects to make in 2021