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InterviewMeet the woman in charge of the Jammie Dodgers factory
Rebecca Phillips has faced many challenges in her manufacturing career, but she hasn’t let that stop her leadership journey proclaiming “emotional intelligence is my superpower”
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Product NewsBakeries urged to sign up to National Doughnut Week 2026
Bakeries can let their creativity run wild through showstopping fillings and finishes, with a portion of sales donated towards The Children’s Trust to help UK youngsters with brain injuries
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Product NewsM&S unveils new range of topped and deep-filled doughnuts
Building on last year’s success of its Chunked N’ Loaded Cookies, the retailer has launched a new four-strong range of ultra-indulgent doughnuts at in-store bakeries
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FeaturePastels, puddings, and playfulness: top bakery trends for Easter 2026 revealed
Pastels, puddings, and playfulness are among the top trends driving innovation this year as bakers look to secure their share of the season’s sales opportunity
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Product NewsHeavenly Desserts expands into retail with traybake range
Premium dessert parlour chain has unveiled a three-strong range of take-home traybakes based on its most popular flavours as part of a new retail strategy
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Product NewsHybrid hits and brand collabs lead latest sweet bakery launches
French toast waffles, cloud pancakes, and several collaborations with big chocolate brands are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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InterviewMy bakery job: Danny Parsons, senior concept developer, Bells of Lazonby
“Working in the free-from space in particular is a food adventure” says Parsons, who helps create new free-from sweet bakery products for the We Love Cake brand
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Product NewsSupermarkets unveil new hot cross buns for Easter 2026
Dessert flavours continue to dominate the hot cross bun scene as retailers opt for indulgence, with tiramisu and cherry Bakewell among the prevalent flavours
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NewsNPD powers growth at biscuit manufacturer Fox’s Burton’s Companies
Biscuit manufacturer – which was formed when Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits merged in early 2022 – boosted operating profit by nearly £20m
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NewsFinal chance to enter Britain’s Best Cake 2026
Entrants have until midnight tonight (23 February) to get their entries in for the competition
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NewsThere’s now one more week to enter Britain’s Best Cake 2026
Entries are closed for Britain’s Best Loaf following a phenomenal surge in interest, but there’s still time to get your cakes in front of our expert panel of judges
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NewsDeep North prepares for growth with larger doughnut site in Newcastle
Independent doughnut and coffee chain is looking to add up to five new shops across the Northeast over the next 18 months after opening a new 1,500 sq ft bakery in Ouseburn
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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