All Bread articles
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NewsEx-Hovis CEO Jon Jenkins named as new MD at Jacksons Bakery
Jenkins will join Jacksons in September with Adrian Hipkiss acting as interim manager for the bakery business in the meantime
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FeatureBig fillings, bold flavours, better carriers: the new rules of the premium sandwich market
Britain’s love of sandwiches is entering a new era, with premium formats surging as shoppers seek fresher ingredients, craft carriers, and indulgent flavours. Here’s what’s driving the boom
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News‘Clean deck sliced white’ and shopping centres: Nick Ayerst on Gail’s plans for 2026
Managing director reveals Gail’s is looking to expand its presence in retail with a sliced white loaf while estate expansion will continue with new shopping centre locations on the horizon
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NewsHeyLo! makes debut in chilled bakery category with Planet Organic listing
Leeds-based functional bakery brand is launching four core products in a new chilled format across the health and sustainability-focussed retailer’s estate of eight London stores
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Promotional featureElevate British baking with clean and umami flavours while reducing sodium
With today’s consumers seeking clean-label bakery but with no compromise on taste, UK bakers are faced with a dual challenge: to create products efficiently that still deliver a wealth of flavour and aroma. So how can it be done?
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FeatureClean labels, fibremaxxing and a market reset: what’s next for wrapped bread?
The nation’s appetite for bread is thriving with an extra £160m spent on wrapped bread over the past year. So, what’s driving the growing appetite?
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NewsGenesis Bakery agrees Northern Ireland distribution deal with Brennans
Magherafelt-based Genesis will leverage its local distribution network across Northern Ireland to deliver a selected range of Brennans bread products made at its Dublin factory
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OpinionDoubling down on the Nutrient Profile Model won’t deliver healthier bread
Meaningful health benefits must be earned through formulation, fermentation and evidence, not label optimisation, believes Modern Baker’s chief scientific officer Ken Potts
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WebinarsWebinar: 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.
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NewsWarburtons looks towards family succession in new ad starring Morgan Freeman
New ad campaign celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Bolton-based bread brand as it looks towards passing on management to the sixth generation of family members
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NewsBread heads: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Loaf 2026
The esteemed line-up of judges includes bakery specialists at Tesco and M&S, bakery lecturers from LSBU and UCB, NPD technologists, and more
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NewsHow Britain’s Best Cake and Loaf 2026 will be judged
From studying and slicing to sniffing and savouring, judges of this year’s cake and loaf competitions will be putting entries well and truly to the test
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Product NewsBeetroot to brioche: looking back at Britain’s Best Loaf champions ahead of 2026 showdown
Spiced sourdough, a humble white tin loaf, focaccia born from a mistake, and matcha flavoured brioche are among the previous winners of Britain’s Best Loaf – so what will take the title in 2026?
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Product NewsWarburtons launches new Fibre Fix range to help tackle UK fibre gap
New loaf and rolls feature a diverse seed and grain blend alongside wheat bran, delivering around 8g of fibre per 100g with added calcium to aid the normal function of digestive enzymes
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NewsHunt for the best bread and cake in Britain in 2026 gets underway
Britain’s Best Cake and Britain’s Best Loaf are back! Reckon your focaccia is fabulous? Do your brownies blow the competition out of the water? Then get your entries in today
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NewsABF-Hovis merger fast-tracked by CMA
Investigation into the merging of two bread giants is moving straight to the in-depth phase, meaning a decision will be made by 24 June 2026
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Product NewsM&S launches Nutrient Dense range including oaty bread and crackers
New products aim to help consumers hit their health goals and meet recommended daily amounts of fibre and other macronutrients, even if they’re on weight loss medication, said the retailer
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NewsCMA sets deadline for phase 1 of ABF-Hovis merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority is to complete its initial investigation into the Hovis takeover bid by Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods on 19 February 2026
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NewsJason’s Sourdough unveils plans to launch 100% wholemeal loaf
The UK’s third biggest bread brand revealed its NPD team has been busy developing a new loaf made entirely with wholemeal flour and therefore not requiring folic acid fortification
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NewsWrapped bread struggles as speciality bread wins over shoppers
Speciality bread is booming with shoppers splashing out £245m more on the morning goods, speciality breads, and wraps while wrapped bread falls by £64m