All Trends articles
-
FeatureGLP-1s, Gen Z, and drama: afternoon tea trends for 2026 and beyond
From grandmacore-inspired nostalgia to immersive themed experiences, and those that cater to mindful eating, afternoon tea is evolving to attract a new generation of consumers
-
NewsWaitrose reports soaring sales of Japanese-style milk buns
A viral trend in Japanese-style milk buns has seen it take on brioche as a premium burger bun of choice this summer, according to the retailer
-
Feature SynopsesNovember 2026: Top Bakery Trends report
What will bakery’s biggest trends be for 2027 and beyond? This report will find out.
-
NewsCompleat Foodservice invests £600k in new cookie line
The line can manufacture larger format and filled cookies, as well as products with inclusions, to help Compleat tap into rising demand for more indulgent sweet treats
-
FeatureMeal deal maths: premiumisation, health, and all-day grazing change the equation
Meal deals remains a cornerstone of food to go, but operators are reshaping the format with premium tiers, all-day options, and new occasion-led bundles to drive value and spend
-
Promotional featureFuture of bread: can bakery be part of a personalised nutrition experience?
Beyond the realms of multigrain and gluten-free, can breads increasingly be personalised to suit consumers’ individual dietary habits?
-
Promotional featureHow retailers can differentiate with a top-quality coffee experience
Today’s consumers are increasingly seeking memorable experiences from their bakery, and offering high-quality coffee to complement their offer can create greater business value and repeat footfall.
-
FeatureWhat impact does hot weather have on bakery sales?
As temperatures rise, bakeries are navigating a complex mix of stronger spending, shifting consumer tastes, and heat-driven operational challenges
-
FeatureFrom Biscoff to Nutella: how big brands are powering bakery growth
Biscoff, Nutella, Marmite, and even Guinness are all lending their star power to bakery products as consumers seek comforting, familiar flavours and quality reassurance at every turn
-
Product NewsMatcha to minions: bakery brands unveil flavour twists and limited-edition launches
Cookies, doughnuts, and bento cakes are among the new products to embrace matcha while others tap into demand for smaller bites and indulgent sharing opportunities
-
Feature SynopsesSeptember 2026: Bakery Manufacturing Report
This exclusive feature will offer a closer look at the bakery manufacturers which keep the nation fed daily, where they’re investing, and the changes coming down the line
-
FeatureSun, scrolling, and sweet treats: top bakery trends for summer 2026
Social-first sweet treats, sweet ‘n’ spicy picky bits, and fresh, fruity flavours are among the trends playing out on the bakery scene this summer
-
InterviewKeep it simple: Cake Box CEO Sukh Chamdal’s top lessons for business
Chamdal shares the thinking behind his fast-scaling egg-free bakery brand – from simplifying operations to tapping into trends and meeting modern consumer expectations
-
Promotional featureUltra-fresh, over-produced, under-planned: why AI is changing bakery forecasting for good
How AI is changing the equation on ultra-fresh bakery waste
-
NewsCoffee and sandwich shops ‘double down’ on NPD
Operators are using NPD to drive differentiation in the market and deliver stronger margins, according to the latest Quarterly Menu Tracker from Lumina Intelligence
-
NewsSarnie safari: discovering the trends driving out-of-home sandwich consumption
British Baker deputy editor Dan Riley joins the launch event of Délifrance’s latest ‘Prove It’ report on UK sandwich market trends then experiences them in action across a handful of London outlets
-
ReportsBakery Market Report 2026
The out of home bakery market is evolving with changing formats, menus, and more as operators adapt to overcome rising costs, staffing issues, and changing consumer habits
-
Feature SynopsesJune 2026: Toppings & Fillings
This feature will explore how the likes of Nutella and Biscoff have come to dominate bakery, the rules around using them, and what’s next
-
FeatureSchool cake resurgence is a lesson in the power of nostalgia
Bakery businesses are tapping into demand for the humble iced sponge traybake, which has enjoyed a resurgence driven by consumer desire for comfort and familiarity
-
Promotional featureHow British bakers are solving the texture-taste-sustainability trilemma
How UK bakeries can deliver on the current trilemma of texture, taste and sustainability, while still offering healthy nutrition.