In May 2025, the Craft Bakers Association travelled to Germany for an exclusive three-day visit with our industry partner IREKS GmbH and the artisan bakery Bäckerei Burkard. From high-tech innovation in Kulmbach to sustainable craftsmanship in Pommersfelden, the trip offered a unique insight into the future—and heart—of baking. Read our full trip report for highlights, reflections, and why we encourage every CBA member to seize the opportunity to take part.

Romina has decided to pursue a long-held personal passion: becoming a professional baker and ultimately working in new product development (NPD).

Cut Your Bakery’s Energy Bills with a Climate Change Agreement

A new funding opportunity is now available that could be valuable for our members.

We’re pleased to support Caleb Braszell, an award-winning Australian baker, who is currently travelling throughout Europe and the UK and offering his consulting services to bakeries.

Congratulations to Niche Patisserie, CBA member of the month for April.

Upcoming Webinars from Business HR

Redundancy in 2025: prevention, process and key steps for a smooth transition

2025/26 Tax Card

Keep your bakery running smoothly with BakeCare – the exclusive CBA member benefit for bakery equipment maintenance, repairs, and servicing across the UK. Lower rates, priority call-outs, and nationwide coverage.

The Government’s new Simpler Recycling regulations are set to take effect from March 31, bringing changes that will impact bakeries and other businesses across England. Understanding and preparing for these regulations will be crucial to maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth operations.

Congratulations to Vintage Bakery, CBA member of the month for March.

Congratulations to Haigh’s Bakery, CBA member of the month for February.

Congratulations to B. Thornton & Sons Ltd, CBA member of the month for January.

Congratulations to Fitzbillies, CBA member of the month for December.

The UK government has announced the latest increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, following recommendations from the Low Pay Commission (LPC). These new rates will come into effect from April 2025, impacting workers across various age groups and employment types.

Registration for the 33^rd National Doughnut Week is now open! Bakers, cafes, bistros, delicatessens, coffee shops, and small businesses across the UK are invited to join in the fun and showcase their doughnut-making skills and creativity.

Separate Collections will be replaced by the Simpler Recycling reforms on 31 March 2025. Simpler Recycling will initially apply to workplaces in England with 10 or more full time equivalent employees and smaller workplaces from 31 March 2027.

IREKS U.K. Ltd. is pleased to announce that we will be hosting an exclusive CBA member-only visit to our headquarters, the home of IREKS in Germany (Kulmbach).