Drum roll please: Baking Industry Awards 2026 finalists revealed
Finalists for each category are being announced this week, so check out the people, products, and businesses in the running for a trophy at the Baking Industry Awards 2026
Bakery firms and café franchisees named for paying below minimum wage
Bakeries are among the Department for Business & Trade’s list of 658 companies which have been penalised for underpaying a total of around £4m to over 27,000 staff
Unlocking potential: charity expands baking enterprise at HMP Northumberland
New 500 st ft facility will help the charity organisation triple the number of serving prisoners it has training and working in catering services up to 30
David Wood Baking fined £333k after sausage roll line worker breaks arm
Own-label bakery supplier was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive following an investigation into the incident, which occurred on 1 December 2023
From loaded buns to sausage rolls: Tesco and M&S unveil new bakery products
Tesco has unveiled indulgent sweet and savoury bakes that draw on seasonal flavours, while M&S has rolled out a selection of savoury pastries to its in-store offering at Foodhalls
Trends
GLP-1s, Gen Z, and drama: afternoon tea trends for 2026 and beyond
Meal deal maths: premiumisation, health, and all-day grazing change the equation
Sun, scrolling, and sweet treats: top bakery trends for summer 2026
Sarnie safari: discovering the trends driving out-of-home sandwich consumption
Botanicals, brews, and bold fruits: the flavour trends defining bakery in 2026
From Biscoff to Nutella: how big brands are powering bakery growth
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Longer reads
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Reports
Bakery Market Report 2026
Bakery NPD Guide 2026
Top Bakery Trends 2026
Bakery Retail Guide 2025
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My bakery job
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Events
Britain’s Best Cake 2026 winner revealed
Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 winner revealed
Full list of Britain’s Best Cake 2026 medal winners revealed
Full list of Britain’s Best Loaf 2026 medal winners revealed
Magic sponges and top frostings: photo gallery from Britain’s Best Cake 2025
Caught bread-handed: best moments from Britain’s Best Loaf 2026
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