Ashford, Kent-based Brakes, a leading foodservice wholesaler in the United Kingdom, was a big winner at the Cash & Carry Management Chefs’ Own Brand Awards in London, scooping up 22 awards, including the much sought-after Star of the Show for its Portico Pan-Ready Cornish Sole. Shipped frozen, the headless, trimmed premium 230-300g product is distributed in units of six per pack.
Landed in Cornwall, the sole is purchased direct from the fish auctions in the UK, then processed by master fishmongers M&J and packed individually sealed to ensure quality retention. The A grade superior Cornish Sole (Megrim) is an oval flatfish which offers a firm white flesh.
Brakes, which won around half of the categories in contention, took home 18 category awards as well as three Best of the Best awards for its Sysco Classic Mighty Pea Croquettes, Sysco Classic Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Medley and Sysco Simply Plant Based Veg & Harissa Chickpea Tart, along with the Star of the Show.
“Winning so many awards highlights the depth of our new product development and how hard we are working to drive innovation across the sector,” said Paul Nieduszynski, chief executive of Sysco GB. “Our product development teams have done a fantastic job creating products that support customers in developing standout menus which deliver quality dining experiences.”
