All Regional Focus articles
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NewsNew family takes the reigns at Ayrshire bakery The Kandy Bar
Scottish craft bakery firm passes ownership outside of the McAllister family for the first time in its 97-year history
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NewsNorthern Irish manufacturer Irwin’s Bakery ends family ownership
A takeover by local businessman Sam Rusk has ended 114 years of family ownership at Portadown-based Irwin’s Bakery. CEO Michael Murphy, who remains in place, tells British Baker what it means for the future
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NewsGet your votes in for the best artisan bakeries in the UK
British Baker is looking to champion the UK’s top 13 artisan bakeries as voted for by industry peers, so get your votes in now
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee accelerates expansion in southern England
A minimum of 39 new stores will be added to the firm’s estate over the next five years with a focus on high-footfall and high-traffic locations such as high streets and shopping centres
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NewsBasket case: Smethwick firm compensates Bakers Basco for bakery equipment misuse
The case follows months of work undertaken by the membership scheme’s dedicated investigations team including use of GPS tracking technology, surveillance, and site visits
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NewsWiltshire-based Reeve the Baker secures investment to help triple shop estate by 2031
Specialist investor Piper has backed expansion of the craft bakery brand with a goal of reaching around 45 retail sites across the south of England within the next five years
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Product NewsBooths revamps bakery line-up with 28 new products
Gourmet doughnuts, giant biscuits, filled cookies, scones, and traybakes are among the new baked goods being added to the Northern retailer’s loose bakery tables
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NewsCraft Bakery Business of the Year 2026 finalists named
Find out which six businesses have been named as finalists, including a baklawa specialist, a bright pink Northern Irish bakery, and the current reigning champion
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NewsUnlocking potential: charity expands baking enterprise at HMP Northumberland
New 500 st ft facility will help the charity organisation triple the number of serving prisoners it has training and working in catering services up to 30
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FeatureEast meets West: rise of the Asian-style fusion bakery in London
Asian bakeries across the capital are finding success with fusion creations such as matcha-flavoured croissants, pandan and coconut-infused mille-feuille, and pain Suisse with lemongrass chicken curry
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NewsManchester State Fayre bakery team rescued following liquidation
The business supplies bread, fresh pastry goods and cakes to supermarkets and other retailers, bars and restaurants, as well as kosher stores across Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Glasgow
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NewsSayers the Bakers confirms 19 shop closures with 100 jobs cut
High street trading difficulties have forced bakery chain Sayers to shut more than half of its shops across the northwest and north Wales
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NewsScottish sourdough specialist Company Bakery unveils £170k flour mill project
New flour mill in East Lothian, part-funded by the Scottish government and capable of processing up to 500 tonnes of wheat a year, is to open in 2027
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NewsSupport grows for Scottish morning rolls to gain UNESCO heritage status
Scottish Green Party MSP Holly Bruce has lodged a motion in parliament marking the cultural significance of the morning roll, with trade body Scottish Bakers also pushing for its international recognition
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NewsQuince Bakery prepares for third Pie Party as new cafe opening confirmed
The third annual August bank holiday event will see customers offered a range of bespoke pies created by independent bakers from across the capital
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NewsBakers Basco returns to Isle of Man after nearly two decades
More than 340 baskets and dollies have been recovered as the equipment membership scheme undertakes its first investigations on Isle of Man and Isle of Wight in 18 years
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NewsNairn’s marks milestone with new artwork on Rough Oatcakes packs
Edinburgh-based snacking brand commissioned local creative Emily Hogarth to design new packaging for its longest-standing product in celebration of its 130th anniversary
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Product NewsTesco Northern Ireland serves up a fresh batch of 22 local bakery lines
Fibre-rich loaves, protein pancakes, and lemon ‘Joeys’ are among the 22 bakery products from homegrown suppliers receiving new listings at the regional retailer
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NewsMost Coughlans stores to reopen as bakery is acquired out of liquidation
Twenty-five Coughlans stores could soon be reopened under a new brand after the majority of the company’s business and assets were bought by Janes Bakery
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NewsEntries open for Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2027
Bakers are encouraged to get their entries in for the awards which shine a spotlight on businesses, teams, and individuals raising standards across specialist food and drink retail