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Fairfax Meadow launches range into Brakes

Fairfax Meadow launches range into Brakes

13 October 2026

Fairfax Meadow, the UK’s leading catering butcher, has launched a range of more than 30 fresh meat products into Brakes.

Foodie Expo

Brakes adds additional Foodie Expo

08 October 2026

Following the success of its 2026 Foodie Expos, Brakes, Britain’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has announced an additional event at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol on 21 October.

Christmas 2026

Unwrapping Christmas 2026

22 September 2026

Over 1,000 festive products, innovative new launches and practical menu solutions.

One Planet One Table

One Planet One Table

23 September 2026

Sysco GB launches One Planet One Table to support customers with sustainability-focused sourcing decisions.

Brakes Opens Applications for Next Round of Get Set Supply!

Brakes opens applications for next round of Get Set Supply!

10 September 2026

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.

Sysco expands mySysco rewards as Country Choice joins

Sysco expands mySysco rewards as Country Choice joins

08 September 2026

Sysco is expanding mySysco rewards, with Country Choice customers now able to join those of Brakes and Brakes Catering Equipment in accessing its award-winning loyalty offer.

Zero Carbon Forum expands industry collaboration into the supply chain with Sysco GB

Zero Carbon Forum expands industry collaboration into the supply chain with Sysco GB

30 July 2026

Sysco GB become Zero Carbon Forum's first food wholesaler Supplier Member

They will collaborate with operators to build resilient food and drink supply chains, improve data and reduce emissions through practical action across the value chain. 

Road to Logistics & Sysco GB Win DEI Company of the Year at Multimodal Awards

Road to Logistics & Sysco GB Win DEI Company of the Year at Multimodal Awards

21 July 2026

Not for profit training organisation, Road to Logistics and the nation’s leading foodservice company, Sysco GB have been named Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Company of the Year at the 2026 Multimodal Awards.

Latest news from our brands

McVitie’s Introduces Jaffa Elf and Christmas Penguin Milk Chocolate Treats

McVitie’s Introduces Jaffa Elf and Christmas Penguin Milk Chocolate Treats

14 October 2026

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!

NEW Cadbury Grab & Go Bars

NEW Cadbury Grab & Go Bars

14 October 2026

Introducing NEW Cadbury Grab & Go Bars 56g - the perfectly portioned chocolate treat designed to drive your sales. Whether your customers are packing a lunchbox, grabbing a meal deal, or looking for that post-lunch pick-me-up, these new 56g bars fit seamlessly into the on-the-go occasion.

Clipper Teas launches new premium Pyramid tea bags

Clipper Teas launches new premium Pyramid tea bags

14 October 2026

Discover Clipper Teas’ new premium Pyramid tea bags, designed with larger-cut ingredients for a fuller flavour, aroma and colour.

Why Barratt sweets continue to delight foodservice customers across every sector

Why Barratt sweets continue to delight foodservice customers across every sector

01 October 2026

Few confectionery brands have the heritage, recognition and customer appeal of Barratt.