Apr 2nd, 2025
7 mins
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched Food Expo 25, two interactive exhibitions where food businesses can sample food, see chef demonstrations of on-trend food and hear about the latest developments in food cuisine across the world.
More than 75 leading food suppliers will be in attendance showcasing everything from drinks to snacks and plant-based to meat and fish protein, as well as desserts, alcohol and non-food, all under the historic Concorde plane in Manchester or in the impressive Ashton Gate stadium in Bristol.
Brakes will also be presenting products from across its entire range, alongside fresh produce specialists, Fresh Direct and food-to-go leaders, Country Choice.
There will be live cooking demos from chefs and category specialists, led by The Chef meets the Fishmonger, where customers can get inspiration on incorporating fresh fish and produce into springtime dishes. The MSC will also be on hand to give customers an understanding of this leading seafood accreditation scheme.
Also on the menu is a seminar on Ways to Save With Meat, helping customers deliver great summertime burgers without compromising on quality or taste, but helping with the cost.
Paul Nieduszynski, CEO of Sysco GB, said: “Our Food Expos have grown massively over the past couple of years and are fast becoming one of the highlights of the calendar. Bringing Sysco’s British businesses together in one place, supported by more than 75 suppliers, gives customers a real opportunity to understand how we can help them build amazing menus.
“Unlike traditional trade shows, customers can order any of the products on display at the Expo and have them in their kitchen on the next delivery, making an immediate impact on the menu.”
The Foodie Expos will take place on March 27 at the Concorde Conference Centre near Manchester Airport and April 30 at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol.
More information and registration can be found on the Brakes’ website.
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About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended July 1, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at: www.sysco.com.
Sysco in Great Britain
As Britain’s leading national broadline supplier, Brakes delivers the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from its nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. It has the biggest range of award-winning products in foodservice.
kff and Medina Foodservice both offer a regional broadline service with a comprehensive range, delivered with a passion for customer service and local knowledge.
Sysco fresh businesses in Great Britain are led by Fresh Direct, which is the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus, as well as the finest sourced fresh fish and seafood from M&J Fresh Seafood, as part of a consolidated delivery for many corporate customers. The very best ingredients for chefs are available from fine food specialist Wild Harvest.
Brakes Catering Equipment provides commercial catering equipment for a variety of catering establishments and their services include a bespoke design service.
Specialist convenience supplier, Country Choice, completes the group and is Britain’s leading supplier of in-store bakery and retail foodservice products.
Sysco has 8,400 colleagues servicing more than 20,000 customers from 30 distribution centres across Great Britain
