Brakes helps customers to capitalise on British Food Fortnight
Brakes has created a new range of marketing materials to help foodservice operators capitalise on British Food Fortnight, which takes place from 17 September to 2 October. As a partner […]
Brakes and Sysco Speciality Group trial electric delivery vehicles
Brakes and Sysco Speciality Group are trialling zero-emissions vehicles as part of a programme to understand the challenges and opportunities for decarbonising the foodservice fleet. This builds on Sysco’s commitment […]
Paulo Peereboom joins Sysco to lead international operations
Sysco Corporation has recruited Paulo Peereboom as its executive vice president & president, foodservice operations – international. He will lead Sysco’s international operations in Europe, Canada, The Bahamas and Latin […]
Brakes brings back Help for Hospitality campaign
Brakes has brought back its Help for Hospitality campaign. The foodservice wholesaler first launched the initiative in 2021 to help operators recover from Covid lockdowns. The campaign generated around £2 […]
Brakes pledges a further £500,000 to tackle holiday hunger
Brakes has pledged £500,000 over the next five years to support Meals & More in its ongoing fight to end holiday hunger. Founded by Brakes in 2015, Meals & More […]
Sysco Speciality Group promotes seasonal British produce
Sysco Speciality Group has launched a comprehensive guide to promote British produce. Understanding the increasing need to supply a greater seasonal British range, Sysco Speciality Group has produced the guide […]
Brakes launches new LGBTQ+ support network across all sites
Brakes has announced its most ambitious Pride programme, as the annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community gets underway in June. The wholesaler has launched a network of support champions at […]
Brakes publishes an 88-page guide to care catering
Brakes has published a Care Showcase magazine, bringing together its expertise and product knowledge pertaining to care catering. Available as a printed version and an online digital copy, the 88-page […]
Brakes introduces ‘mess-free’ Bikini Prawns
Brakes has launched Bikini Prawns, offering a new mess-free way to eat prawns. Bikini Prawns are a new innovation for the UK market. The centre of each prawn is expertly […]
Brakes helps customers to cut through calorie labelling legislation
Brakes has created a range of resources to help customers understand how the new calorie labelling legislation impacts their business. The rules, which take effect from 6 April in England […]
Peter Jackson appointed CEO of Brakes owner Sysco GB
Peter Jackson (pictured), formerly CEO of Sysco Ireland, has been appointed as CEO of Sysco GB, which encompasses Brakes and Sysco Speciality Group. Brakes’ current CEO Hugo Mahoney is leaving […]
Hugo Mahoney to leave Brakes and join Samworth Brothers
Hugo Mahoney, currently chief executive officer of Brakes, is leaving the wholesaler to become group chief executive designate of British food manufacturer Samworth Brothers. He is likely to join the […]
