Brakes is the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, providing a diverse range of food and drink products to restaurants, pubs & hotels, schools & hospitals, travel & leisure and business & industry.
The Brakes Scotland division has been a champion of locally sourced food and drink for over 30 years, supporting a growing range of more than 70 quality Scottish suppliers - from the Highlands and Islands to the Scottish Borders. Operating from four strategic locations in Dundee, Inverness, Oban, and Newhouse, Brakes Scotland provides a seamless multi-temperature delivery service to its valued customers across the country.
The Opportunity
The business is seeking new local producers to enhance its’ supply chain in Scotland.
Working in collaboration with Scotland Food & Drink, Brakes Scotland will host a Meet the Buyer where pre-selected Scottish producers will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of key decision makers from across the business.
This opportunity is open to qualifying Scottish food and drink businesses with ambition to supply Brakes in Scotland and scale to grow.
Supply Criteria
Brakes Scotland are looking for produce from the following fresh & frozen categories.
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- Meat
- Fish
- Fruit and vegetables
- Dairy, including milk and pasteurised cheese
- Innovation and product solutions with a Scottish twist
Meat and fish suppliers must be BRC accredited, all others must have SALSA accreditation, as a minimum.
Suppliers must have capability to deliver to Brakes central distribution in Newhouse.
Cost
Scotland Food & Drink Member: FREE
Regional Food Group member: £100
Non-member: £150
How to register
To register your interest, please complete the application form here.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 21 March 2025.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified at least 7 days in advance of the event. Further information to follow.
Questions should be emailed to: meetthebuyer@foodanddrink.scot