Useful Links

This area of the site is intended as an overview of some of the leading bread resources on the web. This page includes links to some key bread industry blogs, as well as bakery job sites, international and national bread organisations including regulators, trade bodies and industry publications. If you would like to be included on this page, please contact us and we will be happy to add a link to your website.

AACC International

Previously known as the American Association of Cereal Chemists, this organisation gathers technical and scientific research on grain-based foods, and is a useful resource for anyone in the industry.

Artisan Baker Association

Established in 2007, Artisan Baker is an independent organisation representing artisan bakers in Australia, which maintains a well-regarded set of standards to help members describe bread to their customers.

Association of Bakery Ingredient Manufacturers

Represents and promotes the common interests of UK companies who manufacture and supply a wide range of quality ingredients to the baking industry.

BakeryInfo.co.uk

The website of British Baker magazine.

BBC

A useful resource for all things food, including bread recipes and reviews. Click here for a link to the famous BBC television series 'Bread'!

Bread for the World, USA

A US-based charity organisation, Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice lobbying US decision makers to end hunger nationally and abroad.

Bread Info

A good source of information about bread-making, with recipes and instructions for hand-making bread, and plenty more.

Bread Research Institute

The BRI is an independent Australian national organisation engaged in research, training and the provision of services for the grain, flour, milling, grain processing and grain based food industries.

British Retail Consortium (BRC)

The British Retail Consortium is the lead trade association representing the whole range of retailers, from the large multiples and department stores through to independents, selling a wide selection of products through centre of town, out of town, rural and virtual stores. The BRC also offers an international accreditation for retailers achieving its Global Standards criteria. The Bread Factory is proud to be a holder of this certification.

British Society of Baking

Founded in 1955, the BSB's primary purpose is to provide a forum for learning more about the industry through conferences and associated events.

Dan Lepard

The leading independent bread website in the UK, the artisan's bible, with blogs, recipes, book reviews, baking jobs, and regular feature articles.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

DEFRA is the UK government department responsible for legislation governing the food industry in the UK. DEFRA has an environmental focus, helping companies adapt to changes in building a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy.

Federation of Bakers

The Federation of Bakers represents the interests of 9 major plant bakers, running 47 bakeries throughout the UK - a £3bn industry at retail sales value employing 20,000 people supplying 80% of the nation's bread.

Federation of EU Manufacturers & Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisserie Industries (FEDIMA)

Established in 1969 to represent its members within other trade associations and European groups.

Flour Advisory Bureau

FAB provides information on all matters relating to or concerning flour and bread in the UK to the public, media, schools, health professionals, and the catering, retailing and baking trade.

Food Standards Agency (FSA)

The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.

The Fresh Loaf

An interesting information site for artisan bread enthusiasts, including recipes, baking lessons, book reviews and various blogs.

International Grains Council

Intergovernmental organisation concerned with grains trade. Based in London since 1949, the Council administers the Grains Trade Convention of 1995.

National Association of Master Bakers

Represents the view of the craft baking industry in England & Wales to government and other national organisations, aiming to improve the profitability of all members.

Practically Edible

Online food encyclopaedia.

Real Bread Campaign

Coordinated by the charity Sustain, the Real Bread Campaign is a not-for-profit initiative working with bakers, independent millers & cereal growers to improve the quality of bread in Britain.

Slow Food, UK

Slow Food UK promotes good, clean and fair food that respects the environment, human health and anmal welfars and campaigns for food producers to be paid fairly.

Slow Food, USA

The US website of Slow Food, a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organisation founded in 1989.

Sourdough.com

An Australian website for sourdough enthusiasts, including recipes, reviews, books, lessons, videos, photos, an index of artisan bakeries and lots more. Hours of entertainment!

Wheat Foods Council, USA

The Wheat Foods Council is an industry-wide partnership dedicated to increasing wheat and other grain foods consumption through nutrition information, education, research and promotional programs.

Wikipedia

Online open-source encyclopedia (used to compile Bread Dictionary)

Wisegeek

Online open-source encyclopedia (used to compile Bread Dictionary)

Worshipful Comany of Bakers

One of the oldest City of London liveries, dating back over 800 years. It continues to be closely involved with the baking trade , and a high proportion of its 400 members are Master Bakers and Allied Traders.