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Street food inspired bakes.
Single-serving desserts are a great way to indulge in a sweet treat without overindulging. Lately, they have been gaining more popularity due to their convenience and the ability to try different flavours in one sitting. This has inspired many bakeries to create... more »
All about bread.
Bread – A brief history. Bread has been a staple food for humans for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of bread-making dates back to ancient Egypt around 8000 BC. Bread was also an important food in ancient Greece and Rome, where bakers were... more »
Make some dough - Different routes to market for bakers.
Think outside of the (cake) box Whilst your physical shop might be your biggest income generator, it’s also worth considering other different routes to market. Not only can they supplement your earnings, they could also appeal to a totally... more »
Your window to the world.
Making the worldwide web work for you Having a strong online presence is a fantastic way to secure and grow your bakery business. Covid made consumers think differently about the way they shop and research products, with online ordering and... more »
The UK Bakery Market
Being a UK baker can be a highly rewarding career in the bakery industry. The UK has a rich history of baking, with a variety of traditional baked goods, such as scones, Victoria sponge cake, and Cornish pasties. The bakery industry in the UK is highly... more »
Earn more dough by upselling your doughnuts.
You can add value to a doughnut by incorporating unique flavours, toppings, or fillings. You can also consider creating a specialty line of doughnuts that cater to specific dietary needs or preferences, such as gluten-free or vegan options. Packaging... more »
Helping the local baker achieve more sales.
Every business wants more business, and you know fine well that the quality and price of your product are just a part of your overall success or failure. As a local baker, you strive to make the tastiest and most appealing products possible, and you know... more »
Blending services and our mixing plant at BFP
Stand apart and reduce costs with bespoke blends Do you blend individual raw ingredients together in your bakery? Switching to a bespoke mix will save you time, reduce labour costs and ensure consistent results. This is where BFP blending services... more »
The Coronation Cake
The Coronation Cake Saturday 6th, May, sees the Coronation of King Charles III, the first UK coronation since 1953. With a three-day weekend in store, starting a month with three Bank Holiday Mondays, everyone has cause for celebration. Here we discuss... more »
The Doughnut, A brief history and today.
The Doughnut There are few food items more popular than the doughnut. From humble origins, this is a delicacy adored the world over, and sometimes, the joy of a warm doughnut is one of greatest moments a person experiences in a day or week. However,... more »
BFP - The Yeast In Your Dough
The Yeast In Your Dough While many factors shape successful baking, a good baker fully understands the importance of blending ingredients. The right mixture of individual products creates something far bigger and tastier than the sum of its parts.... more »
Bakery Trends
As a supplier of quality goods and ingredients to the bakery markets BFP get to witness the changes in the Bakery market first hand. Society is changing, and the way the general public see the high street baker as certainly changed in recent times. So... more »