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Sysco targets government to support VAT reduction and proposed visitor levy campaigns
Sysco GB has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to formally support campaigns to reduce VAT for hospitality businesses from 20% to 10% and calls to reject the proposed visitor levy in England.
Brakes Supports Growth of Compass’ Junior Chef Academy
Brakes has reaffirmed its commitment to developing future culinary talent by continuing its partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland for its Junior Chef Academy (JCA).
Sysco Extends Strategic Partnership with Natasha’s Foundation
Sysco has renewed its long‑term partnership with Natasha’s Foundation, confirming a further three‑year commitment to help drive greater awareness, education and research into food allergies across the UK.
Sysco celebrates Success at the 2026 BFFF Awards
Sysco has secured a series of major accolades at the 2026 British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) Awards, with wins across bakery, ingredients, specialist meals, vegan innovation and premium fish.
Sysco takes pride in Ashford
Ashford Pride takes place on 20 June, and the sponsorship is part of a packed programme to showcase Pride at Sysco GB, with every site in the network undertaking activity to support the LGBTQ+ community.
Brakes Launches New Sysco Premium Deep Fill Pies
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched a new range of Sysco Premium Deep Fill Pies, created for hospitality operators who want craft quality, consistency and depth of flavour without the labour intensity of scratch cooking.
Brakes Gives £8m Value Boost to Foodservice Customers
As part of its focus on supporting customers, Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has confirmed that it has delivered £8.2m in value back to foodservice operators over the past 12 months, as it continues to focus on helping customers protect margins in a challenging trading environment.
Brakes cleans up with keystone range
Following its successful launch in 2025, Brakes has expanded its Keystone brand to more than 40 products covering all aspects of kitchen cleaning.
Latest news from our brands
Global BBQ Flavours Made Easy with Santa Maria
BBQ remains a powerful menu driver, combining bold, familiar flavour with global appeal. Santa Maria’s World of BBQ range helps operators deliver authentic taste quickly, consistently and at scale.
Fruitypot Family launches FruitySqueeze fruit smoothie pouches
New FruitySqueeze fruit smoothie pouches are a healthier, ready-to-serve snack that counts as 1 of your 5 a day, ideal for care, cafés and education.
PerfectTed — The UK's No.1 Matcha Brand*
Five ready-to-drink matcha drinks. Three flavour profiles. One mission: making great matcha as effortless to serve as it is to enjoy!
The Ultimate Fries & Sauce Partnership
Great fries deserve great sauces. That's why Hellmann's and McCain have partnered to bring foodservice operators a winning combination that delivers on taste, quality and guest satisfaction.