All Sourdough articles
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NewsPettigrew Bakeries to bring all production under one roof with new ‘breadquarters’
The new 5,500 sq ft site, set to be operational in June 2026, will see all of the family firm’s production brought under one roof and marks its biggest investment to date
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FeatureBig fillings, bold flavours, better carriers: the new rules of the premium sandwich market
Britain’s love of sandwiches is entering a new era, with premium formats surging as shoppers seek fresher ingredients, craft carriers, and indulgent flavours. Here’s what’s driving the boom
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NewsOutpost Bakery marks first anniversary with investment in production space
Lancashire-based artisan business is looking to increase overall production capacity by around 80% with a new dedicated bakery unit at the rear and restructuring its existing space
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FeatureClean labels, fibremaxxing and a market reset: what’s next for wrapped bread?
The nation’s appetite for bread is thriving with an extra £160m spent on wrapped bread over the past year. So, what’s driving the growing appetite?
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NewsBread heads: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Loaf 2026
The esteemed line-up of judges includes bakery specialists at Tesco and M&S, bakery lecturers from LSBU and UCB, NPD technologists, and more
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NewsHow Britain’s Best Cake and Loaf 2026 will be judged
From studying and slicing to sniffing and savouring, judges of this year’s cake and loaf competitions will be putting entries well and truly to the test
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Product NewsBeetroot to brioche: looking back at Britain’s Best Loaf champions ahead of 2026 showdown
Spiced sourdough, a humble white tin loaf, focaccia born from a mistake, and matcha flavoured brioche are among the previous winners of Britain’s Best Loaf – so what will take the title in 2026?
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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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NewsSourdough Sophia unveils new production site to support 20-shop estate target
London-based craft bakery brand is using its latest successful crowdfunding campaign to invest in a new 7,000 sq ft central bakery inside two railway arches near London Bridge station
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NewsWorshipful Company of Bakers opens 2026 bursary course applications
The course, aimed at bakers working in commecial bakeries for at least three years, will take place this summer at the School of Artisan Food in Nottinghamshire
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NewsHunt for the best bread and cake in Britain in 2026 gets underway
Britain’s Best Cake and Britain’s Best Loaf are back! Reckon your focaccia is fabulous? Do your brownies blow the competition out of the water? Then get your entries in today
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NewsFirst M&S in-store bakery opened at BP forecourt as part of retail trial
Forecourt operator has updated its Merrow petrol station in Guildford with a new in-store bakery fixture featuring products from M&S and Wild Bean Coffee plus a hot holding unit
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NewsBrace’s Bakery drops Protein loaf amidst sourdough packaging update
Gwent-based manufacturer has introduced new paper packaging for its White and Malted Brown loaves as it gears up to roll out the products at 200 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide
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NewsCMA sets deadline for phase 1 of ABF-Hovis merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority is to complete its initial investigation into the Hovis takeover bid by Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods on 19 February 2026
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NewsJason’s Sourdough unveils plans to launch 100% wholemeal loaf
The UK’s third biggest bread brand revealed its NPD team has been busy developing a new loaf made entirely with wholemeal flour and therefore not requiring folic acid fortification
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NewsWrapped bread struggles as speciality bread wins over shoppers
Speciality bread is booming with shoppers splashing out £245m more on the morning goods, speciality breads, and wraps while wrapped bread falls by £64m
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NewsJason’s Sourdough overtakes Kingsmill to become Britain’s third biggest bread brand
Made by Geary’s Bakeries, the brand has rocketed up the bread charts as it aims to make “Jason’s a staple choice for more people, more often”
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough expands into wholesale with Booker listing
Listing will help Jason’s access a wide range of trade customers nationwide, including independent retailers and foodservice operators
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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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