4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (741+ words) Thanks to our category sponsor The hotly contested category of Baker of the Year 2026 celebrates people with a passion for baking, exceptional technical skills, and a deep understanding of industry trends. Sponsored by Brook Food & Bakery Equipment, the category aims…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (379+ words) Source: Getty Images / Hispanolistic Several bakery businesses and franchisees of dessert parlour and café brands are among hundreds of firms recently penalised for underpaying workers. The latest round (round 24) published by the Department for Business & Trade named 658 companies which were…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (455+ words) A low-carb loaf and a caterpillar cake made without wheat are among the finalists for this year’s Free-From Bakery Product of the Year. The Baking Industry Awards category celebrates bakery items which deliver for consumers with dietary requirements and preferences,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (252+ words) There’s just a few more days until British Baker reveals the finalists for the Baking Industry Awards 2026. Kicking off from midday on Monday 7 September, we will be revealing the shortlisted entries for each of the categories over the course of…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (234+ words) Workers at a croissant production line run by Vandemoortele In a final report of its phase 2 investigation into the deal published on 20 August, the CMA accepted Belgian family-owned food group Vandemoortele’s proposed remedies to preserve competition in the UK frozen…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1044+ words) Some companies are expanding their estates further, a few are doubling up on flagship locations, while a couple of wholesalers are making their into the retail market. Check out our round-up of new outlets from craft bakery businesses below: Source:…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (294+ words) Yorkshire Baking Company has unveiled refreshed packaging as it looks to strengthen retail presence of the cake brand. Just in time for Yorkshire Day on 1 August, the rebranding has been rolled out across its signature Mega Loaf range which has…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (607+ words) In this series, British Baker talks to people from across the baking industry to find out about their career path, what their job involves, and the latest trends that are shaping their work. We’re looking to showcase a diverse range…...