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NewsLet them eat cake: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Cake 2026
Now in its third year, the competition will see experts including a Co-op product developer, award-winning cake makers, and innovation managers come together to find the best cakes in the land
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Product NewsPistachio doughnut kicks off NPD pipeline for Baker & Baker’s rebranded premium range
Relaunch of the sweet bakery manufacturer’s Black Label range aims to resonate more with retail and foodservice customers by tapping into social media-fuelled consumer trends
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FeatureFortress of innovation: inside Park Cakes’ 80-year partnership with M&S
As one of M&S’ seven “fortress factories” across the UK, Park Cakes recently helped extend the Colin the Caterillar range with a gluten-free version
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Product NewsLovin’ from the oven: bakers craft new sweet treats for Valentine’s Day 2026
It’s all gone heart-shaped at bakeries across the country as they embrace the Valentine’s season with themed NPD
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NewsBrioche Pasquier recalls brioche rolls due to possible plastic contamination
French viennoiserie specialist has recalled a specific batch of Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches due to a risk of them containing pieces of plastic
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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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NewsScottish bakery Harry Gow breaks record for world’s largest empire biscuit
Four Scottish bakeries went head-to-head to create the world’s largest empire biscuit, with Harry Gow’s 78-inch diameter creation being crowned the winner
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InterviewMy Bakery Job: Tanvi Roy, multi-site franchisee, Cake Box
If you’re willing to put the work in and think long term, bakery retail franchising can be very rewarding, according to Tanvi Roy who operates several sites in south London
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NewsM&S launches ‘most requested innovation’ in gluten-free Colin the Caterpillar cake
Said to be the most requested product in the retailer’s history, the gluten-free cake has taken years to perfect and required investment in a brand-new facility inside the supplier’s existing bakery
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NewsNew bakery unit to create up to 20 jobs at social enterprise biscuit maker
The move into a new 1,270 sq ft unit will allow Half the Story to increase capacity threefold as it aims to provide jobs for up to 20 new people facing major barriers to employment, such as homelessness
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Product NewsNew year, new treats: brands roll out indulgent sweet bakery NPD
Strawberry Matcha Doughnuts, Golden Cinnamon Digestives, and Butterscotch & Pecan Knots are among the new sweet bakery goodies launched in 2026 so far
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NewsPremier Foods enjoys ‘really good Christmas’ as sweet treats drive growth
St Albans-based manufacturer reports a return to growth in its non-branded sweet treats during Q3 as well as a 3.1% increase in sales of its Mr Kipling and Cadbury cake ranges
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Product NewsFinsbury Food Group launches cake bento box under new brand Little Big Cake
Specialist bakery manufacturer has embraced the South Korean bakery trend by launching a bento box of red velvet cake and cupcakes into Tesco stores
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NewsGü doubles down on indulgence with branding refresh amidst global expansion
Premium dessert brand has updated its packaging to help it ‘stand out from the noise’ and support its next phase of growth
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Promotional featureStaying power: unlocking the secret to longevity in the UK’s baking industry
With so much change in the UK’s baking industry, maintaining success and consumer popularity requires a mix of resilience, innovation and commitment to quality. Discover from one company’s experience how this combination can build a lasting legacy.
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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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NewsNew innovation hub primes Dum Dum Donuts for retail expansion
Baked doughnut specialist has unveiled a new 6,000 sq ft bakery, innovation, and training facility in Brentford as it restarts its retail estate with a shop opening in Wembley Park
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NewsSugar-coated deal: sprinkles supplier Truly completes takeover of Sugar and Crumbs
Shropshire-based business is expanding its cake decoration portfolio with the acquisition of the flavoured icing sugar specialist, which will move operations from Stockport
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Product NewsBrands unveil sweet bakery innovations including new pasties and haggis
A Sweet Apple & Cinnamon Pasty and a Chocolate Haggis are among the new sweet products rolled out by bakery suppliers
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OpinionSweet, savoury, and slightly overstuffed: a day in the life of a bakery explorer
Life as a bakery editor can be tough, especially when you’re eating your way around London bakeries. Here, Amy North shares her top tips for such adventures