Brakes, the nation’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has reaffirmed its commitment to developing future culinary talent by continuing its partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland for its Junior Chef Academy (JCA).

Tomato operators must meet the demand for authentic ingredients as consumers expect restaurant-quality meals at home with minimal effort. In foodservice, operators face pressure to balance premium offerings with tighter margins and labor challenges.

Supporting modern menus, farmer-owned Italian food brand Cirio is expanding its foodservice portfolio.

Pepperoni still rules the pizza menu in 2026 – and the Danish Crown team tells us how attention to detail guarantees the finest flavour.

Lupa Foods, the UK-based importer and B2B distributor of food ingredients, has announced the promotion of Ben Pearce to the role of Commercial Director.

Williams is the UK foodservice market’s first refrigeration manufacturer to develop and launch multi-temperature counters and cabinets. 

Sysco GB, the UK’s leading foodservice provider, has signed a new deal with Shell Energy Europe Limited to harness 20 Gigawatt hours of wind power a year until 2035, as it delivers on its commitment to use only renewable energy by 2030.

The latest Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel (EDOP) data shows that value-led deals are successfully driving consumer engagement at the start of the year, despite ongoing pressure on household finances.

Renowned for its trend-driven seafood innovation, Pacific West has expanded its portfolio with the 2026 Mediterranean Collection.