Brakes celebrates 15 years of MSC links
Brakes is celebrating the 15th year since becoming the first foodservice wholesaler to introduce Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) products into the UK foodservice market. Head of food and brand Sarah […]
New managing director for SPAR UK
SPAR UK has appointed Louise Hoste as its new managing director, a position she will assume in October. She takes over from interim MDs Chris Lewis and Jackie Mackenzie, who […]
Former Brakes CEO Ton Christiaanse joins Aviko
Former Brakes UK CEO Ton Christiaanse (pictured) has become interim CEO of Dutch potato products supplier Aviko. He worked for the UK foodservice wholesaler for nine months in 2017, replacing […]
Brakes takes a tough stance on packaging
Brakes has launched a campaign to eliminate the use of non-recyclable hard black plastics for packaging own-brand products by the end of 2020. The ‘2 Zero 20’ initiative began on […]
Hugo Mahoney promoted to CEO of Brakes
Hugo Mahoney, who joined Brakes UK less than a year ago as chief commercial officer, becomes CEO with effect from 1 March. He replaces Ton Christiaanse, who left the business […]
Sysco Corporation to acquire Kent Frozen Foods
Sysco Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire £47 million turnover Kent Frozen Foods. The acquisition, which is subject to approval from the Competition and Markets Authority, will see […]
Brakes opens innovation centre in Reading
Brakes, which has had a development site in Covent Garden for some years, has opened a fully-equipped innovation centre in Reading to showcase its products and greet customers. It is […]
Brakes reduces emissions in London in initiative with Shell
Brakes is co-operating in an initiative to reduce emissions in London in conjunction with Shell. It is the first major business in the capital to adopt the oil supplier’s Gas […]
Brakes to develop extensive ‘free from’ range by 2019
Brakes is introducing a wide range of ‘free from’ products over the next 15 months in order to satisfy the burgeoning demands of the gluten-free, meat and dairy free, and […]
Brakes meets latest environmental standard
Brakes has reached the latest standard in the ISO 14001 environmental audit as specified by the British Assessment Bureau. The accreditation covers group sites operated as M&J Seafood, Wild Harvest, […]
Brakes expands fish range to tie in with Fish Week
Brakes has launched two new fish products – initially to tie in with this month’s Fish Week promotion but also with the Christmas trade. Tuna carpaccio comes frozen in 10 […]
Weekly news summary 3rd July 2015
HEADLINES THIS WEEK: – BLAKEMORE TO DOUBLE SIZE OF WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION OPERATION – SEVEN AWARDS FOR BRAKES’ FROZEN FOOD – HOT DEALS FROM LANDMARK
