All Sourdough articles
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NewsPret unveils new dine-in shop format featuring made-to-order bakery dishes
High street chain is trialling a more spacious layout at its new sites in Maidenhead and Broughty Ferry featuring an exclusive menu more attuned to relaxed, dine-in habits
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough expands range with flavoured loaves and protein rolls
A fruit loaf and olive & basil loaf have been unveiled under a new range called ‘Creations’ while seeded protein rolls have been added under the Everyday line-up
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Product NewsFlavourful and sustainable bakes unveiled in Gail’s summer 2025 menu
High-end bakery chain has launched a new sourdough loaf along with seasonal sandwiches, savoury pastries, and sweet treats across its shop estate
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NewsJuvela launches gluten-free brand Oaf and £1.5m allergen-free site
New strategic retail-facing range featuring three gluten-free loaves and pizza bases has been rolled out at Tesco, while the manufacturer has opened a new production site in Pontypool
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NewsGeary’s Bakery opens £36m Leicester factory to meet demand for Jason’s Sourdough
The Glenfield site will double production capacity and create 380 new jobs as Geary’s looks to capitalise on demand for speciality bread with its Jason’s Sourdough brand and own-label products
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InterviewHow Jason’s Sourdough became Britain’s fourth biggest bread brand
Manufactured by Geary’s Bakeries, Jason’s Sourdough has become the UK’s fourth biggest bread brand in just five years with plenty more growth on the horizon
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NewsBread letter day: top photos from Britain’s Best Loaf 2025
Flick through photos captured from the recent competition held at the NEC Birmingham including live loaf judging and bakers celebrating with winners trophies
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Promotional featureWhy sourdough fits perfectly into the current consumer zeitgeist
Bakeries that are not already offering sourdough products could be missing an important source of revenue – as well as the opportunity to show consumers that they are in touch with current market trends, as Lesaffre explains.
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NewsFull list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2025 medal winners revealed
A Thai-inspired focaccia, Beetroot Multiseed Sourdough, and Miso & Sesame Loaf are among the medallists
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NewsBritain’s Best Loaf 2025 winner revealed
A lemon & Earl Grey brioche loaf by Kuma-San Bakehouse has taken home the title ahead of a record field of almost 200 entries
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NewsGail’s launches project to support sustainable British farming
Bakery chain is partnering with regenerative farmers across the UK including Bruern Farms in the Cotswolds, which will supply wheat for a new limited edition sourdough
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NewsOcado to rename sourdough loaf from wholemeal to brown
The online retailer has conceded to a challenge from the Real Bread Campaign that its sourdough loaves contain other flour ingredients than just wholemeal
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NewsEntry deadlines for Britain’s Best Cake and Loaf 2025 extended
Bakers now have until Monday 17 March to submit their most prize-worthy creations into either competition, which will judged early next month at the NEC Birmingham
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NewsBready or not: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Loaf 2025
A bakery specialist from Tesco, head baker for The Bread Factory, bakery technologists, and more are among our esteemed judging panel for the competition on Tuesday 8 April
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NewsPuratos to move fillings and sourdough production to Buckingham
Production of fillings and sourdough will move from Simonswood in Liverpool to Buckingham, with patisserie glazes also set to be added to the manufacturing line-up at the site
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FeatureOn the rise: how speciality breads are winning over consumers
Speciality bread is a growing market as sourdough, ciabatta, rye and more move from weekend treat to mid-week staple. So, what’s driving this change?
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InterviewFrom field to bakery in 50 miles: Hobbs House Bakery’s healthier soils journey
Family-run artisan bakery explains the progress made so far on its mission to source 100% of its grain from healthier soils by 2032
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Product NewsHow is Britain’s Best Loaf judged?
Every loaf entered is assessed for its external appearance, internal structure, aroma and taste as the expert panel of judges look to determine which loaf will take home the coveted title
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NewsJob cuts as Tesco makes changes to in-store bakeries
Increased demand for speciality breads has led to the supermarket to roll out a new finishing model for several of its in-store bakeries
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NewsRevealed: Britain’s best artisan bakeries of 2025
Lovingly Artisan is named by industry experts as the best artisan bakery in Britain for the third year in a row, but there are plenty of new entrants in the top 13 list
