Brakes Group scoops eight gongs at BFFF
Foodservice supplier Brakes Group swept the board at last night's British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) awards winning eight gongs.
The annual awards, that recognise the best frozen products of the year, were held at London's Hilton on Park Lane.
Brakes scooped three gold and five bronze awards in the starters, main courses, vegetarian meals, bakery products and dessert categories.
Its specialist producer of recipe dishes, Creative Foods, the group's bread and patisserie specialist, La Boulangerie, and Brakes branded products all won accolades.
"We are honoured to have won so many awards in so many different categories," said Brakes marketing director James Armitage. "These awards are a credit to everyone who is involved in the innovation, development and sourcing of products for our customers."
BFFF director general Brian Young added: "The awards celebrate the very best products in retail and foodservice. Every year we have such a high calibre of products being entered for each category. This reflects the continuing innovation and development which goes into the products.
"The quality and innovation of the products submitted by Brakes Group was excellent and we are pleased to have presented them with such coveted awards this year."
Full list of winning products:
• Best New Starter / Buffet / Appetiser Product
Mini Thai Basket Selection - Bronze
• Best New Accompaniment / Potato / Vegetable Product
Teddy Bears Picnic - Gold
• Best New Main Course / Meal Centre Product
Cod Wrapped in Smoked Scottish Salmon with Herb Butter - Bronze
Chicken Pasta Alfredo Bake - Bronze
Kerala Beef Curry - Bronze
• Best New Meat Free / Vegetarian Product
Goats Cheese Wellington - Gold
• Best Dessert/ Ice Cream Product
Chocolate Truffle Torte - Bronze
• Best New Bakery / Pastries Product
Tartlette au Citron - Gold
