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Brakes achieves ‘seventh heaven’ at Q Awards

15 Nov 2022
Wholesaler Brakes dominated the Q (Quality) Awards, winning seven of the 14 product categories on offer.

Brakes won categories including Bread and Morning Goods, Cakes & Desserts, Fish, Pasta and Pizza, Condiments, Cooking sauces and Vegan categories. In addition, the company was highly commended or commended in seven categories.

Stuart Smith, merchandising director for Sysco GB, said: “We have a singled-minded focus on driving innovation in our market and are pleased that our investment is being recognised.

“The next 12 months will be a challenge for our sector and it is vitally important that we identify products that make a demonstrable difference to our customers, whether that’s a time-saving ready-to-bake croissant, a centre of plate inspiration like our Scottish Loch Trout Fillet Suprêmes or a personalised dessert like our Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Truffle Brownie Torte.”

The category winning products are:

  • Brakes La Boulangerie Ready to Bake Large Croissant
  • Brakes Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Truffle Brownie Torte
  • M&J Seafood Scottish Loch Trout Fillet Suprêmes
  • Brakes Stonebaked Sourdough Pizza Base topped with Tomato Sauce 12"
  • Brakes Vegan Raspberry Jam Pudding Squares
  • Brakes Soy, Sesame and Ginger Dressing
  • Brakes Chimichurri Sauce