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NewsDeadline extended for Baking Industry Awards 2026
Due to the volume of entries still coming in, British Baker is giving the industry two more weeks to ensure everyone has time to celebrate their achievements
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NewsIndustry commemorates Brook Food & Bakery Equipment founder Steve Wells
Source: Brook Food & Bakery Equipment Founder Steve Wells A service will be held tomorrow (19 May) to celebrate the life of Steve Wells, founder of Brook Food & Bakery Equipment, who recently passed away. The Somerset-based equipment supplier said it will host the service, ...
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NewsWarburtons resumes baking at Burnley site following major fire
Bolton-based bread giant is currently working on rebuilding the part of the bakery damaged by the fire whilst also continuing its plans to add two new crumpet lines
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NewsHeart of England Co-operative installs Cybake software to manage ISB production
Hot food-to-go sales at the regional retail chain’s stores have increased by 20% following the roll-out of Cybake ISB software, which helps staff know what to make and when
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OpinionNew occupational certificates set to reshape bakery talent pipeline
Success of a ‘generational reform’ of further education will depend on industry collaboration to ensure baking is not simply included but properly represented within the new framework
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Product NewsCo-op enhances meal deals with new globally inspired sandwiches and wraps
A mortadella focaccia, a beef burrito with dip, a Korean chicken sando, and a Southern-fried chicken sub are among the new lunchtime food-to-go options on the retailer’s summer 2026 range
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NewsCosta Coffee to open in cinemas under new deal with Cineworld
Coffee behemoth will replace Starbucks in 26 cinema locations across the UK, with the first few stores due to be open by summer
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Product NewsTalking sweet: bakery brands unveil new cheesecakes, pastries, muffins, and cookies
Fruity cheesecakes, free-from doughnuts, pastries, and muffins, as well as cookies flavoured with a classic teatime treat are among the latest sweet bakery innovations
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News‘Biggest ever year’ for Mr Kipling helps lift Premier Foods profits over £200m
Success in the bitesize bakery treats space, such as with the Mr Kipling Cake Bites, has led Premier Foods to better-than-expected profits in FY26
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NewsCampaign group calls for tougher salt reduction targets after sandwich survey
Out-of-home sandwiches are generally saltier than those sold in supermarkets with some loaded with high levels of hidden salt, new research has found
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NewsNew leaders announced at Lesaffre, Pret, The Compleat Food Group and more
A trio of new MDs, a marketing director, chief supply chain officer, and strategic advisor are the latest appointments made by bakery retail chains, wholesale manufacturers, and ingredients suppliers
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NewsEurostar Commodities opens School of Pizza in Yorkshire
Located at the supplier’s headquarters in Brighouse, the school is described as a state-of-the-art training, innovation, and collaboration space designed exclusively for food professionals
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NewsThe Chancery Lane Project collaborates with WRAP to tackle food waste
UK-based non-profit The Chancery Lane Project has teamed up with WRAP to update Runa’s Clause, a practical contractual tool designed to help businesses reduce food waste across supply chains
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NewsChicken roll launch supports 2026 trading improvement at Greggs
Like-for-like sales growth at the food-to-go chain has accelerated up to 3.3% for the past 10 weeks, with menu innovation proving a hit with customers
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Product NewsSt Pierre Groupe unveils ‘cleaner’ recipes for Baker Street buns
St Pierre Groupe-owned brand has removed the emulsifiers, acidity regulator and flour treatment agent from four recipes resulting in a ‘much shorter and simpler ingredients list’
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NewsMorrisons to pay £750k over serious hygiene failures in bakery at Welsh store
An inspection of the Cwmbran site by Torfaen council environment health officers in August 2024 found poor cleanliness, unclean equipment, inadequate staff supervision, and food safety management failures
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NewsFive reasons why you should enter the Baking Industry Awards 2026
From peer approval and business boosts to media coverage and honouring staff, there are a wide range of benefits to bakeries that participate in the coveted Baking Industry Awards
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NewsOpening Doors #23: latest outlet launches from craft bakery brands
New stores helping meet demand for quality fresh bakery on the high street and other places include in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, York, and Leicester
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Product NewsBuns, babka, and branded muffins among latest Country Choice NPD
A Raspberry & Mascarpone Crest, a Hazelnut & Chocolate Roll, a Caramel Babka and Double Chocolate Smores Cookie are among the innovations from the in-store bakery supplier
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NewsBakers urged to ‘go big’ for National Doughnut Week 2026
Bakeries across the UK are being urged to get creative to help raise funds for charity The Children’s Trust by signing up for National Doughnut Week 2026