Food News
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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 says Benvenuti to a new authentic Italian range
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has unveiled a new authentic Italian range, bringing the true flavours, craftsmanship and traditions of Italy directly to professional kitchens across the UK.
Sysco celebrates incredible success at the CCM Own Label Awards
Sysco GB set the standard as it took home 15 awards at the Cash & Carry Management Own Label Awards, including three ‘Best of the Best’ awards and the overall star of the show.
Brakes launches La Boulangerie Premium Bakery
Brakes has launched La Boulangerie Premium Bakery, bringing together its award-winning premium range of breads, pastries and cakes under a new banner.
Brakes launches Bubble Waffles
Bubble waffles, which originated in Asia, have been setting social media alight. And now, Brakes is making them available to Britain’s foodservice sector, without the need for any specialist equipment.
Brakes launches Citavo hot beverages range
Brakes has launched a range of hot beverages under Sysco’s new Citavo brand. Working in partnership with leading coffee brand, Cafédirect, the range is led by a selection of premium roast and ground coffee beans.
Brakes Adds New Premium Ice-Cream Ranges
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has revamped its premium ice-cream range with the introduction of an exclusive range of gelatos and sorbettos from award-winning producers, Hackney Gelato and Jude’s.
YouTube Stars launch ice cream range in Brakes
YouTube phenomena the Sidemen have made their way to Brakes, with the launch of a new range of ice cream products under the collective’s Sides brand
Brakes launches Enchanted Bakery range
Brakes has launched a new range of high quality, handmade tray cakes, providing a next level taste experience.
Brakes launches Veganuary new products
Brakes has launched almost 40 new vegan products including three into its market-leading Sysco Simply Plant Based range.
Success at the Cash & Carry Management Awards
Brakes has enjoyed spectacular success at the Cash & Carry Management Chefs’ Own Brand Awards, scooping a massive 22 awards.
Brakes is Taking Care of Christmas
Brakes has announced a package of activity to support care home caterers to deliver a Christmas to remember.
Q Awards Foodservice Operator of the Year
Brakes has won the prestigious Foodservice Operator of the Year at the Quality Food Awards (Q Awards).
Sysco GB lands the MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year
24 October 2024
Sysco GB companies have been awarded the prestigious 2024 MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year award.
Brakes launches new Birchstead fresh meat range
15 October 2024
Brakes has launched a range of almost 60 premium quality, fresh beef products under its new Birchstead brand.
Choose your happy with new Boston’s Doughnuts from Country Choice
20 September 2024
Country Choice has launched a new brand - Boston’s Doughnuts, in two formats: hand-topped, and thaw and serve.
Brakes launches Simply Coolers and Popping Boba
05 September 2024
Brakes has launched a selection of Simply Flavoured Coolers and Popping Boba for the perfect iced drinks solution for beverage menus.
Brakes Backs British Food Fortnight
9 August 2024
Brakes is once again backing British Food Fortnight with a packed programme of activity to highlight the benefits of British produce to its customers.
Brakes Launches Portico Seafood
6 August 2024
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched Portico Seafood, a new range of high quality, frozen fish and seafood.
Brakes stock brand new CauliShoots®
24 July 2024
Fresh Direct has launched ‘CauliShoots®’, an innovative, new variety of cauliflower, which is set to revolutionise how the vegetable is served.
Fresh Direct launches Mushroom Meat
26 April 2024
Fresh Direct has launched mushroom ‘meat’, an innovative, new product that provides a healthy centre of plate alternative to meat.
Brakes launches Wildfarmed Bread range
01 May 2024
Brakes has launched a range of products made using Wildfarmed flour, supporting a growing interest in natural, regenerative agriculture.
Brakes Announces Price Holds on 7,000 Products Until October
11 April 2024
Brakes is holding prices on more than 7,000 products to drive value to customers and helping them to plan with certainty.
Brakes launches range of texture modified range meals
13 March 2024
Brakes has launched an innovative range of texture modified meals to meet a growing demand from care and hospital caterers.
Brakes launches new plant based range for Veganuary
08 January 2024
Brakes has kicked off its Veganuary campaign with the launch of a new Sysco Simply Plant Based range.
Brakes cuts fresh meat prices by up to 10%
18 December 2023
Brakes has announced that it is cutting prices on around a quarter of its fresh meat lines.
Country Choice festive Christmas pizzas
08 December 2023
Country Choice has launched two exciting Christmas Flatstone Pizzas – one for meat eaters, and one for vegetarians.
Fresh Direct launches the perfect potato
14 November 2023
A premium Chef’s Choice potato, sets a new benchmark for chipping and roasting potato.
‘We Care, Because You Do’ campaign
6 September 2023
Supporting care homes in overcoming menu and catering challenges amidst food price inflation
Brakes Launches British Food Fortnight Campaign
23 August 2023
The growing trend towards seasonal British ingredients
Sysco Launches Brands Range in GB
18 July 2023
New Range covers Sysco Essentials, Sysco Classic and Sysco Premium
Brakes Puts Plant Forward on the Menu
16 June 2023
Brakes has launched a new campaign to help caterers across schools capitalise on the new ‘plant forward’ trend