Costa, Greggs, and Pret unveil new bakery items for spring 2026
Twists on Easter traditions, Asian-inspired sandwiches, and on-trend flavour sweet treats are among the seasonal bakery items launched at UK coffee and food-to-go chains
Bridor to acquire Spanish supplier Panamar Bakery Group
Frozen bakery specialist Bridor has agreed to buy the Valencia-based business, which supplies frozen bread, viennoiserie, and pâtisserie products to over 20 countries including the UK
Pettigrew Bakeries to bring all production under one roof with new ‘breadquarters’
The new 5,500 sq ft site, set to be operational in June 2026, will see all of the family firm’s production brought under one roof and marks its biggest investment to date
Doughnotts secures six-figure funding for franchise expansion
Midlands-based doughnut specialist will use the debt funding package to formalise its franchise model, refurbish existing stores, and open new ones
Reports
Bakery NPD Guide 2026
Top Bakery Trends 2026
Bakery Market Report 2025
Bakery Retail Guide 2025
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The Artisan Collective
Britain’s Best Artisan Bakeries 2026 revealed
The bakery community has spoken – these are the 13 best artisan bakeries in Britain as voted for by British Baker readers
My bakery job
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Events
Let them eat cake: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Cake 2026
Bread heads: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Loaf 2026
How Britain’s Best Cake and Loaf 2026 will be judged
Beetroot to brioche: looking back at Britain’s Best Loaf champions ahead of 2026 showdown
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Webinar
Webinar: How to bake on strength – enzyme solutions that keep dough in shape
If you want stronger dough and fewer headaches in real-world production, this session is for you.