Brakes has won Foodservice Operator of the Year at the Quality Food Awards, with the wholesaler also picking up ten product awards including two for its Birchstead range of meats.
Furthermore, it won six awards for Sysco own label products and a Gold award for its Shredded Mushroom Meat, which was also Highly Commended in the Foodservice Product of the Year category.
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Paul Nieduszynski, chief executive at Sysco GB, said: “Once again, our investment in product development has paid dividends. We won awards in eight different categories, showcasing the breadth of our NPD. What’s particularly pleasing is that we won two awards for our newly expanded Birchstead range.
“As a business, we’ve made it clear that we will continue to innovate to lead our sector in delivering the products that customers want, and that help them create menus that stand out from the competition.”
The complete list of award-winning products:
Cakes and Desserts – Sysco Premium Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Meat – Birchstead Reserve 28 Day Dry Aged Beef Ribeye Steak
Meat – Birchstead 28 Day Aged Beef T-Bone Steak
Meat – Sysco Classic Cooked Chicken Teriyaki
Vegan Products and Alternatives – Sysco Premium Fishless Fishcake
Beverages – Sysco Premium Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice with Bits
Condiments and Dressings – Sysco Tomato Ketchup
Cooking Sauces, Dry Goods and Pre-Prepped Ingredients – Sysco Classic Spiced Garlic & Herb Seasoning
Pizza, Pies and Pastries – La Boulangerie Doughball with Sourdough
Fresh Produce – Gold Award and Highly Commended Foodservice Product of the Year – Shredded Mushroom Meat
