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Top Bakery Trends 2026

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Trends keep the baking industry fresh and exciting, so tapping into them can unlock opportunities for businesses of all shapes and sizes 

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Pret opens new travel hub sites as coffee-to-go trial ends

2025-11-28T15:44:00+00:00

Food-to-go chain has partnered with Roadchef to open two new shops at Strensham Services whilst announcing the nationwide removal of Pret Express coffee machines

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Change from day-one to six-month unfair dismissal policy welcomed

2025-11-28T11:53:00+00:00

Labour government’s U-turn on its planned policy to grant employees the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first work day has been welcomed by bakery trade bodies

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Mark your calendars: date and venue revealed for Baking Industry Awards 2026

2025-11-28T09:00:00+00:00

After a sell-out event in 2025, British Baker is thrilled to announce a new five-star London home for the Baking Industry Awards which will allow it to continue on its growth journey

Students of Bradford College wear Regal aprons in the newly upgraded kitchens

Regal Foods upgrades Bradford College kitchens as new courses launched

2025-11-27T11:22:00+00:00

The Bradford-based manufacturer has built on its ongoing partnership with the local college by equipping kitchens with new induction hobs, baking tins, cookware, high-fridges and freezers

Christmas 2025

  • Festive rainbow of pastries, puddings, and party food: Aldi reveals Christmas 2025 range

  • Baking in a winter wonderland: top trends for Christmas 2025

  • Season’s eatings: 10 bakeries unveil products for Christmas 2025

  • Tarts, toasties, and turkey curry pies: Tesco unwraps bakery range for Christmas 2025

  • From gingerbread & maple to double-dip wraps: Co-op rolls out Christmas 2025 range

  • Edible trees, wreaths, and more: Morrisons unveils Christmas bakery range

  • Gingerbread and chocolate galore: Asda unwraps Christmas bakery range for 2025

  • Pies, wellingtons, and en croute: M&S has Christmas 2025 wrapped up

  • Wagyu pie, curry sandwich, and a yule lodge: Waitrose reveals Christmas 2025 bakery range

Baking Industry Awards

  • Baking Industry Awards 2025 winners revealed

  • Celebrate good times: dive into the excitement of the Baking Industry Awards 2025

  • “This is for my team” and other heartfelt reactions from the Baking Industry Awards 2025

Reports

  • Bakery Retail Guide 2025

  • Bakery Market Report 2025

  • Top Bakery Trends 2025

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