How would we survive without the ubiquitous buttie, a meal that now sits at the heart of countless millions of lunches and snacks every day? It’s hard to imagine not being able to buy sandwiches. They’re available absolutely everywhere from the corner shop to big high street stores and delis.

43 years on from M&S’s buttie revolution, our sector has changed beyond imagination. Standard sliced loaves are just the tip of a thrilling foodie iceberg jammed with stunning flavours from around the world. Sourdough is no stranger to modern living. Focaccia is a bread we all know and love, not an exotic treat but an everyday delight. Flatbreads add flavour to contemporary life, brioche and ciabatta are household names.