THE COOKIE DEALER - named a finalist in prestigious bakery awards!!!
THE COOKIE DEALER has been named a finalist at the Baking Industry Awards 2026 - among the shortlisted entrants vying for the trophy in the Online Bakery Business of the Year 2026 category.
Winners will be revealed at a glamourous black-tie ceremony which takes place on Wednesday 25 November at the London Hiton on Park Lane.
Now in its 39th year, the Baking Industry Awards celebrate the best people, products, and businesses the baking industry has to offer. It is organised by trade media publication British Baker.
With 15 categories, including Baker of the Year, New Bakery Product of the Year, Craft Bakery Business of the Year, and the brand-new Bakery Leader of the Year, the annual competition presents a chance for firms of all shapes and sizes to celebrate their achievements, from family-run artisanal bakeries embedded in local communities to UK-wide suppliers serving up the nation’s daily bread.
“We’ve completed our site visits, conducted in-depth interviews, and sampled amazing baked creations, all in search of the best people, products, and businesses the baking industry has to offer,” commented British Baker editor Amy North.
“What has blown us away is the quality shown across the board. The talent was so evident, and our panels of expert judges really had their work cut out deciding on who would be named as finalists this year,” North added. “I look forward to joining everyone in celebration of the achievements at our awards ceremony in London this November.”
From THE COOKIE DEALER:
“What started as a passion for creating seriously indulgent, oversized stuffed cookies has grown into a rapidly expanding brand, and to have that journey recognised by one of the most respected awards in the baking industry is incredibly special to us.
For us, this nomination is about more than winning an award. It is recognition of the team, the creativity, the hard work and the ambition behind The Cookie Dealer — and the belief we have always had that cookies can be so much more than just a sweet treat.
We are incredibly proud to be standing alongside some of the biggest and most established names in the industry, and to have The Cookie Dealer recognised on this stage is something we will never take for granted.
Whatever happens on the night, being named a finalist is already a huge achievement for our business — and we couldn't have done it without our incredible customers, team and supporters who continue to believe in The Cookie Dealer.
Now… let's see if we can bring home the trophy!
The 15 categories of the Baking Industry Awards 2026 are:
· Baker of the Year, sponsored by Brook Food & Bakery Equipment
· Bakery Brand of the Year, sponsored by Craggs & Co
· Bakery Leader of the Year, sponsored by Whitworth Bros
· Bakery Manufacturer of the Year, sponsored by Fritsch
· Bakery Retailer of the Year, sponsored by IFF
· Craft Bakery Business of the Year, sponsored by Dawn Foods
· Free-from Bakery Product of the Year
· New Bakery Product of the Year, sponsored by Baker & Baker
· Online Bakery Business of the Year, sponsored by IRCA
· Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry, sponsored by Délifrance
· Rising Star Award, sponsored by Rademaker
· Speciality Bread Product of the Year, sponsored by Bako Group
· Supplier of the Year
· Sustainability Initiative of the Year, sponsored by Macphie
· Team of the Year, sponsored by Coperion