Sysco GB sponsors Pride Ashford as part of month-long Pride programme
Sysco GB is sponsoring Ashford’s first-ever Pride celebration. Sysco company Brakes has been a prominent business in Ashford for around 50 years, and is committed to supporting diversity, which makes […]
Brakes to hold Foodie Expo at three UK locations
Brakes is running three major live food events this year, each featuring more than 60 stands hosted by small businesses and national brands, alongside live demonstrations and presentations on food […]
Brakes holds prices on more than 7,000 products until October
Brakes is holding prices on more than 7,000 products between April and October 2024. The initiative follows a similar campaign last year where Brakes held prices on more than 1,800 […]
Sysco invests $100 million in Hemel Hempstead depot – largest in Europe
Sysco has announced plans to create its largest depot in Europe – in Hemel Hempstead – designed to offer a next-generation service to foodservice businesses across London and the South […]
Sysco introduces Foodprint menu carbon labelling solution for Brakes customers
Sysco GB has partnered with Nutritics to introduce its Foodprint solution for Brakes customers, bringing carbon labelling within the reach of thousands of food businesses across the UK. Foodprint, the […]
Brakes gives away £2.5m as mybrakes rewards hits 10,000 members
Brakes has announced that more than 10,000 customers have now signed up to the mybrakes rewards scheme as it celebrates its first anniversary. As well as benefiting from personalised promotions, mybrakes […]
Brakes cuts prices on around 70 fresh meat lines
Brakes is cutting prices on around a quarter of its fresh meat lines – approximately 70 products. The price reductions of up to 10% are on beef, pork and lamb, […]
£15 million investment in Brakes Scotland depot
Sysco GB has announced a £15 million investment in its Brakes Scotland depot in Newhouse, North Lanarkshire, creating around 100 new jobs as it expands the site by more than […]
SWA puts spotlight on wholesale at Holyrood Parliamentary Reception
A Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) Parliamentary Reception – attended by over 35 MSPs from all parties – has been held at Holyrood to highlight the importance and resilience of the […]
Sysco GB to offer sustainability training to all 8,000 employees
Sysco GB has embarked on a plan to offer comprehensive training on sustainability to all 8,000 employees across its British businesses. The wholesaler has joined forces with specialist sustainability consultancy, […]
Fresh Direct hits two million meals milestone with FareShare
Fresh Direct – part of Sysco Speciality Group – has donated the equivalent of more than two million meals to those most in need, reaching the milestone as it celebrates […]
Brakes launches ‘Festive Favourites’ campaign to support customers
Brakes has launched a campaign for Christmas aimed at helping under-pressure kitchens make the most of the occasion. The ‘Festive Favourites’ campaign puts a twist on traditional Christmas foods, for […]
