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Entrepreneur with family ties to Grupo Bimbo buys 206-year-old Scottish bakery

2026-04-29T10:36:00+01:00

Six generations of family ownership at Alexander Taylor have come to end with Mexican-born American Carlos Huerta taking over the South Lanarkshire business

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Ambala Foods acquisition lifts Cake Box revenue over £60m

2026-04-29T08:34:00+01:00

Egg-free cake specialist reports a 43% rise in turnover for its latest financial year, largely driven by the Ambala contribution but also continued estate expansion and enhanced omni-channel offerings

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EG on the Move launches in-store bakery concept at forecourts

2026-04-28T14:10:00+01:00

New brand Bill’s Bakery is focussed on a value-driven offering with a range that features freshly baked baguettes, filled soft rolls, savoury pastries, doughnuts, and buns

Shortbread

Funding launched to help Scottish manufacturers make healthier food

2026-04-27T10:29:00+01:00

FDF Scotland has launched a new round of funding to support food & drink manufacturers ahead of the HFSS regulations coming into force in the country later in the year

Awards

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Could this be your year? Baking Industry Awards 2026 open for entries

2026-04-20T10:04:00+01:00By

Could you be among this year’s winners? You’ve got to be in it to win it, so get your entries in for the 2026 Baking Industry Awards today

Reports

  • Bakery NPD Guide 2026

  • Top Bakery Trends 2026

  • Bakery Market Report 2025

  • Bakery Retail Guide 2025

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

Webinar

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Webinar: How to bake on strength – enzyme solutions that keep dough in shape

2026-02-12T14:58:00+00:00Paid for by

If you want stronger dough and fewer headaches in real-world production, this session is for you.