Scanning electron microscopes at the University of Leicester have captured baking ingredients magnified thousands of times — revealing the structural science behind why bakes succeed or fail.

Spooner has published a free practical guide to bakery decarbonisation, drawing on contributions from Baker & Baker, Siemens and the Federation of Bakers. It covers emissions data, net-zero barriers, hybrid equipment, and the flexibility bakeries need to future-proof their operations.

Brunel University is hosting a practical workshop on decarbonising industrial baking this March, bringing oven manufacturers, industry specialists and food producers together to explore energy efficiency, low-carbon technologies and realistic routes to reducing emissions.

Food safety incidents average more than five alerts daily in Britain alone. Allergen labelling, physical contaminants and bacterial threats continue challenging European manufacturers, whilst advanced inspection technology offers practical solutions for reducing recall risks across production lines.

The global bread processing equipment market is projected to grow from USD 8.229 billion in 2024 to USD 14.06 billion by 2035 at a 4.99% CAGR. Automation, urbanisation and demand for consistent quality are driving commercial bakeries, QSRs and industrial manufacturers to invest in advanced dough mixers, ovens, proofers and packaging systems across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific markets.

Innovative methods of producing food through fermentation could add nearly £10 billion to the UK economy by 2050, according to new analysis.

The baked goods and cereal sector represents one of the most dynamic and strategic areas of the food industry and will be among the key players at the next edition of Cibus Tec, scheduled to take place in Parma (Italy) from October 27 to 30, 2026.

German retailers pivot to social commerce with 59% using social media for marketing and 27% enabling direct purchases. Study reveals 84% view Chinese platforms as unfair competition whilst AI adoption remains limited. Traditional channels still dominate but hybrid retail model emerges as future standard.