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Brakes Wins Most Innovative Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe at VfL Awards
Brakes has been recognised for its commitment to plant-based menu innovation after winning the Most Innovative Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe award at the 2026 Vegetarian for Life (VfL) Awards for Excellence in Vegetarian Care Catering for its Butternut squash, pear, and apple strudel recipe.
M&J Fresh Seafood and Brakes Win MSC Foodservice Supplier of the Year
Sysco companies M&J Fresh Seafood and Brakes have once again been recognised for their commitment to responsible seafood sourcing after being named MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year at the 2026 MSC UK Awards.
Brakes opens applications for next round of Get Set Supply!
Brakes has reopened applications for its Get Set Supply! programme, inviting small and emerging suppliers to apply for the next cohort of the initiative designed to help SMEs enter the foodservice market and scale sustainably.
Latest news from our brands
When Citrus Meets Chocolate: Discover the Citrus & Gianduja Duet
Discover the Citrus & Gianduja Duet, combining Callebaut 823 with lemon and almond, and Callebaut 811 with orange and hazelnut. A sophisticated chocolate recipe bringing together vibrant citrus, roasted nuts and irresistible crunchy textures.
McVitie’s Introduces Jaffa Elf and Christmas Penguin Milk Chocolate Treats
McVitie’s is shaking up festive confectionery with the debut of its first-ever chocolate seasonal treats, Jaffa Elf and Christmas Penguin. Joining the Brakes seasonal range, these eye-catching products bring excitement, personality and incremental choice to foodservice opeartors looking for a playful alternative to the traditional Santas and Reindeers!