All Sourdough articles
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NewsEntry deadlines for Britain’s Best Cake and Loaf 2025 extended
Bakers now have until Monday 17 March to submit their most prize-worthy creations into either competition, which will judged early next month at the NEC Birmingham
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NewsBready or not: meet the judges for Britain’s Best Loaf 2025
A bakery specialist from Tesco, head baker for The Bread Factory, bakery technologists, and more are among our esteemed judging panel for the competition on Tuesday 8 April
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NewsPuratos to move fillings and sourdough production to Buckingham
Production of fillings and sourdough will move from Simonswood in Liverpool to Buckingham, with patisserie glazes also set to be added to the manufacturing line-up at the site
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FeatureOn the rise: how speciality breads are winning over consumers
Speciality bread is a growing market as sourdough, ciabatta, rye and more move from weekend treat to mid-week staple. So, what’s driving this change?
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InterviewFrom field to bakery in 50 miles: Hobbs House Bakery’s healthier soils journey
Family-run artisan bakery explains the progress made so far on its mission to source 100% of its grain from healthier soils by 2032
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Product NewsHow is Britain’s Best Loaf judged?
Every loaf entered is assessed for its external appearance, internal structure, aroma and taste as the expert panel of judges look to determine which loaf will take home the coveted title
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NewsJob cuts as Tesco makes changes to in-store bakeries
Increased demand for speciality breads has led to the supermarket to roll out a new finishing model for several of its in-store bakeries
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NewsRevealed: Britain’s best artisan bakeries of 2025
Lovingly Artisan is named by industry experts as the best artisan bakery in Britain for the third year in a row, but there are plenty of new entrants in the top 13 list
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NewsSearch for best bread and cake in Britain begins
British Baker is kicking off 2025 by bringing back Britain’s Best Cake and Britain’s Best Loaf, which will take place at the UK Food & Drink Shows at the NEC Birmingham on 7 and 8 April
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NewsRobert Andrew bakery launches low-carb sourdough range
Manchester-based bakery manufacturer has unveiled a sliced bloomer and brown rolls offering 41% less carbs than standard white bread
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NewsStir Bakery ancient grain sourdough claims Speciality Bread Product of the Year
Judges praised the texture, flavour and presentation of the nutrient dense, fibre-rich loaf made with emmer, einkorn, spelt, and rye
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Product NewsWaitrose expands in-store bakery and patisserie ranges
A sourdough baguette, ancient grain bread, croissant cups, and apple tarte tatin turnover are among the new in-store bakery items launching this month
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NewsReal Bread Campaign names new ambassadors
The batch of 14 volunteers, including business founders and baking class instructors, are tasked with finding and creating opportunities to fly the flag for real bread
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Product NewsCountry Choice unveils new Boston’s Doughnuts brand and sourdough items
In-store bakery and foodservice supplier launches a branded range of hand-topped, puddle, and filled ring doughnuts as well as seven new sourdough products
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Product NewsCraft bakers roll out limited-edition loaves for Sourdough September 2024
Ancient grains and ale, figs and walnuts, and charcoal powder are among the inclusions of new sourdough loaves created for the month-long celebration by the Real Bread Campaign
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Promotional featureFlavour alchemy with fermentation: how sourdough enriches the taste of bakery
While sourdough is known for its application in breads, its flavour potential could be used in a much wider range of applications, as Samantha Warner, senior R&D manager bakery at Puratos UK reports
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NewsSourdough Sophia raises £500k via crowdfunding to power expansion
London-based craft bakery business looks to extend its retail estate up to five shops, all supplied by its new central production unit in Islington
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FeatureSourdough surge: why the speciality loaves are winning over shoppers
Bakers are finding sourdough success thanks to growing demand from increasingly knowledgeable, health-conscious consumers
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Product NewsGail’s Bakery unveils new sourdough and focaccia loaves
Grains including emmer, spelt, rye, and barley as well as regenerative flour have been added to the loaves to help improve health and sustainability credentials
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NewsDocker Bakery expands into larger production site in Folkestone
Artisanal sourdough and pastry specialist returns to its Kentish hometown with the larger bakery unit allowing it to increase capacity and product lines