All Craft Bakery articles
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NewsPettigrew 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
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NewsDoughnotts 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
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NewsGreenhalgh’s fined £16k after worker fractures hip at Bolton site
Northwest bakery chain pleads guilty to health and safety breaches relating to an incident in 2024 when an employee fell from a large plastic pallet box whilst disposing of food waste
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OpinionCrossing the line? How hot cross buns became the seasonal sandwich carrier of choice
Hot cross buns are no longer just for toasting and buttering – bakeries, coffee chains and supermarkets are turning the Easter classic into a bold new sandwich carrier
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NewsCornish Bakery’s new concept blurs the lines between bakery and casual dining
Called Rise by Cornish Bakery, the new concept will be rolled out at larger sites in key locations and will serve a range of small plates as well as alcoholic beverages
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NewsBread Ahead seeks franchise partners for 20 new London sites
In addition to expansion in Asia and the US this year, the bakery brand is intending to open new franchise stores across Greater London supported by a larger production facility
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NewsTesco and Cake Box among speakers for BSB spring conference
A Tesco bakery specialist, CEO of egg-free chain Cake Box, and reigning Baker of the Year Tona Erreguin are among the speakers for the conference which takes place on 22 April
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Promotional featureWhy automation has become a must-have for all sizes of bakery
The unrelenting rise in labour costs is so challenging for bakeries that even the smallest are now having to adopt some level of automation. Yet the latest tech can help them not just survive but thrive.
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NewsOpening Doors #22: craft bakeries unveil fresh new retail sites
First-time ventures from bakers stepping up in the market, plus a few extensions of established bakery estates including new concept trials are among the latest new openings
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NewsMatthews Cotswold Flour expands regenerative flour range with five new products
Artisan miller has expanded its regenerative flour range with new Plain, Self-Raising, Artisan T65 Bread Flour, Wholemeal, and Fine Cake varieties
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NewsFitzbillies expands into new production site and café at former Ducati garage
Craft bakery will shift production into the 4,000 sq ft premises in Harston, which will supply its three existing cafes in central Cambridge and also house a brand-new cafe
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Product NewsChicken Kiev pie crowned ultimate champion at British Pie Awards 2026
Made by Wigan-based Baldy’s Pies, the savoury creation beat a record number of entries to take home the crown
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NewsOutpost Bakery marks first anniversary with investment in production space
Lancashire-based artisan business is looking to increase overall production capacity by around 80% with a new dedicated bakery unit at the rear and restructuring its existing space
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Product NewsBakeries urged to sign up to National Doughnut Week 2026
Bakeries can let their creativity run wild through showstopping fillings and finishes, with a portion of sales donated towards The Children’s Trust to help UK youngsters with brain injuries
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NewsDeep North prepares for growth with larger doughnut site in Newcastle
Independent doughnut and coffee chain is looking to add up to five new shops across the Northeast over the next 18 months after opening a new 1,500 sq ft bakery in Ouseburn
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NewsScottish Bakers launches manifesto to future-proof £1bn sector
The document outlines a strategic roadmap created by the trade body to protect and grow a sector that contributes £1bn to the Scottish economy and supports 12,000 jobs
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FeatureTaking over the family business: inside the succession of Stonehouse Bakery
New owner Harvey Clacherty shares the challenges and lessons learned from the takeover of his parent’s bakery business in North Yorkshire
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NewsOpening Doors #21: new craft bakery shops launched in and around London
Locations of new shops include in a market, shopping arcade, train station, and even a museum – most are estate expansions although there are some brand new ventures
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ReportsBritain’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
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NewsGallery: peek inside the brand-new Claridge’s Bakery
Located behind London hotel Claridge’s, the bakery aims to celebrate the art of British baking with menu items including malt loaf, granary loaves, and Jammy Dodger Tarts