Craft Bakers Association member March newsletter

Doors open next month for Farm Shop & Deli Show 2026!

Farm Shop & Deli Show, supported by Craft Bakers Association and part of the award-winning UK Food & Drink Shows, returns next month to the NEC Birmingham from 13-15 April 2026.

A packed programme of panels, features and presentations at the shows includes the Britain’s Best Cake competition. Judged by professional bakers and industry experts, it will see professionally produced sweet treats battle it out in several categories. The winners will be announced on the afternoon on Monday 13 April following judging that morning.

Britain's Best Loaf will be judged live on Tuesday 14 April. Experts will determine the winners across categories including innovation, sourdough and gluten free - with one of these winners also receiving the ultimate accolade of Britain's Best Loaf 2026.

In 2026, The UK Food & Drink Shows will comprise of four co-located events: Farm Shop & Deli Show, Food & Drink Expo, National Convenience Show and Forecourt Show, encompassing food development, manufacturing, grocery, hospitality, specialist retail, forecourt and convenience retail, wholesale, and foodservice.

Register for your FREE ticket today! Link to: https://forms.reg.buzz/farm-shop-and-deli-show-2026?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=cpc+Craft+Bakers+Association+members+newsletter+March&utm_campaign=Craft+Bakers+Association+members+newsletter+March&utm_id=FSD26&utm_content=Craft+Bakers+Association