BRAKES, SUPPLIER OF FRESH AND FROZEN POTATOES AND PRODUCTS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO SEE AND SAMPLE.
BRAKES, supplier of fresh and frozen potatoes and potato products, is holding three live events this year to give consumers and business clients an opportunity to see and sample products.
An online event is running alongside the physical events allowing customers to access content from the live event virtually.
Starting in Scotland on May 1st, the Foodie event will then visit Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham on May 22nd, before ending in the South of England on September 25th – venue to be confirmed.
The Scottish event will take place at the Royal Highland Centre and allows customers to meet small local food producers as well as national brands. Throughout the day, customers will be able see a range of demonstrations highlighting topical events and the latest trends in foodservice, including Grab & Go, Plant-Forward and Summer Dining.
There will be more than 70 stands allowing customers to talk to a wide range of suppliers and sample new and interesting food, drink and catering supplies in one place.
In Birmingham, customers will be able to experience similar demonstrations, with the addition of specialist care and education presentations.
The online event showcases 45 virtual stands, and features a host of helpful resources including recipes, insights and solutions to save money, time and labour among other things. As well as seeing new products and solutions, customers will be able to take part in competitions and earn mybrakes rewards cashback on the products featured.
The wholesaler’s offering includes a range of fresh potatoes including baking, chipping, prepared, salad, sweet, white and red while its frozen offering includes diced and sliced potatoes, hash browns, rostis, jacket potatoes, mashed, roast, skins/shells, waffles, croquettes/potato shapes and speciality potatoes. Last year it unveiled the Chef’s Choice premium potato for roasting and chipping.