Scotland News
From sustainability initiatives and award wins to product launches, find the latest information on all things Brakes Scotland below.
Brakes Scotland named Best for Scottish at Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
25 September 2026
Brakes Scotland has been named Best for Scottish (Multiple Business of the Year) at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2026, which recognises our commitment to championing Scottish food and drink across the business.
Brakes Scotland celebrates Scottish Food & Drink September with ‘Every Bite Tells a Story’
24 August 2026
This month, we’re celebrating Scottish Food & Drink September, supporting Scotland Food & Drink’s “Every Bite Tells a Story" campaign and shining a spotlight on the passionate producers and manufacturers behind Scotland’s food and drink.
Foodie Expo 2026 brings together customers, colleagues and suppliers in Paisley
29 May 2026
More than 350 customers and colleagues attended Brakes Scotland’s Foodie Expo at Paisley Town Hall, making it the most successful Scottish event to date.
Brakes Scotland launches its Summer campaign
25 May 2026
This summer, we invite you to celebrate a season of sport with the FIFA World Cup and the Commonwealth Games with the ultimate crowd-pleasing spread.
Cabinet Secretary Opens £15m Extension of Brakes’ Newhouse Depot
Brakes Scotland has announced the completion of a £15m extension to its Newhouse depot, creating 50 new jobs.
Brakes Scotland launches its Scottish Tourism Month campaign
23 February 2026
This spring, we invite you to experience the true heart of Scotland – a celebration of family-owned businesses whose passion and expertise have been passed down through generations.
Brakes Scotland Celebrates Multiple Wins at the 2026 SWA Achievers Awards
20 February 2026
We’re incredibly proud to have taken home multiple honours at the Scottish Wholesale Association Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of our amazing team at Brakes Scotland.
Brakes Scotland delivers a faster, fresher service
9 February 2026
Our award-winning, recently improved Newhouse depot now stocks 100% of our Scottish range with excellent availability, and a wide choice of regional and specialty products.
Brakes Scotland launches its Christmas campaign
27 October 2025
This Christmas, we’re keeping one foot in the past, building on familiar tastes and traditional recipes; and one foot in the future, with innovations such as sharing sizes, sweet and savoury hybrids and more adventurous notes.
Sysco GB £15m investment in its Scottish business
16 May 2025
Sysco GB has reported good progress on the £15m investment in its Brakes Scotland Newhouse depot.
Brakes Scotland Celebrates Success at the SWA Achievers Awards
Brakes Scotland is incredibly proud to have been recognised with multiple awards for its outstanding achievements.
Sysco acquires Scottish specialist meat supplier Campbell’s Prime Meat
29 October 2024
Sysco GB has today announced that it has acquired Campbell’s Prime Meat, the leading specialist meat and fish supplier in Scotland.
Brakes Scotland Highly Commended at Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
11 October 2024
Recognised in the 'Best for Scottish (Multiple)' category for proudly promoting Scottish provenance and investing for the future.
Matt Farmer wins Inspirational Young Person Award 2024
23 September 2024
Brakes Scotland is proud to announce that Matt, Commercial Development Co-ordinator, has won NFU Mutual’s Inspirational Young Person Award.
Brakes Scotland scoops top honours at the SWA Achievers Awards
26 February 2024
Brakes Scotland were awarded Best Marketing Initiative and Rising Star at the annual Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards.