Sugar, Spice and A Festive Slice: Christmas Trends in Bakery

18th October 2024

When it comes to Christmas, we are, as consumers, in a far more indulgent mood. Treating is growing as a consumer occasion out of home, and over the festive period this treat mentality will certainly increase as we get in to the Christmas spirit.

New Year: 2025 Cake Trends

18th October 2024

Taking inspiration from trends, whether it’s flavours, colours, or presentation styles can elevate any bake and help you take your creations to the next level.

Top Bakery Trends for 2025

16th October 2024

There’s a lot of room to experiment in the bakery world as we head into 2025! With our 100 years’ experience working with bakeries, caterers and manufacturers, we keep up-to-date with what’s hot and what’s not in the world of cakes and bakes to help you keep on-trend and meet consumer demand.

It’s Spooky Season!

It’s Spooky Season!

10th September 2024

Halloween is becoming bigger and bigger each year. Give your offerings a refresh this coming October, and make it a seasonal celebration to remember.

Maximise The Opportunity of Afternoon Tea Offerings!

Maximise The Opportunity of Afternoon Tea Offerings!

9th September 2024

With 100 years’ experience supplying bakery ingredients to bakeries, cafes, garden centres, manufacturers and a range of foodservice operators, we are in the know of what’s trending, AND, how to take your cakes and bakes to the next level.

Britain’s Best Cake – Judge’s Tips

3rd April 2024

At Kluman & Balter we’re very proud to be a sponsor of Britain’s Best Cake 2024. Ahead of the competition, we asked our very own NPD & Technical Manager, Chris Parrington, a judge at this year’s event, for his top tips when it comes to entries.

Britain’s Best Cake ‘Meet the Judge’

Britain’s Best Cake ‘Meet the Judge’

12th March 2024

We are proud to sponsor this year’s Britain’s Best Cake competition. Taking place at the UK Food & Drink Show, Birmingham NEC (29th April 2024), the all-new competition hosted by British Baker asks professional bakers to put their skills to the test in a range of categories – from traybakes, to occasion cakes and even free-from bakes.

Bakery Ingredients Suppliers - Easter Bakery Trends

Easter Bakery Trends

23rd February 2024

With 100 years’ experience supplying bakery and food ingredients to bakeries, garden centres, manufacturers, and foodservice operators, we know just what you need to take your Easter bakes to the next level – from giving your hot cross buns a twist to doing something completely new.