Foodservice wholesaler Brakes Scotland has completed a £15m expansion of its Newhouse depot, a development expected to create around 50 new jobs.
The extended facility was officially opened by Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands. The investment is designed to enhance Brakes’ ability to increase local stockholding, enabling next-day delivery across a broader product range. It will also allow regional suppliers to deliver fresh meat and produce directly to the depot, helping to improve product freshness and supply chain efficiency.
Brakes said the expansion strengthens its ongoing commitment to Scottish sourcing. The business currently works with more than 80 local suppliers and offers over 500 Scottish food and drink lines, with a particular focus on fresh, seasonal and trend-led products.
Mairi Gougeon MSP said: “It is a pleasure to join the celebration event here at Brakes depot in Newhouse.
“The investment made here is significant not just for the local economy, but for the entire food and drink supply chain, including hospitality venues, that it serves. Wholesalers like Brakes Scotland are essential to our food system and this expansion is helping secure more opportunities for our brilliant Scottish producers to showcase and supply their high-quality food and drink nationwide.”
Paul Nieduszynski, CEO of Sysco GB, added: “Brakes Scotland has been proudly serving the Scottish food community for more than 35 years and we remain as committed as ever to meeting the changing needs of our customers.
“With more than 80 Scottish suppliers, not only are we providing customers with a fantastic range of products, but we are also supporting the Scottish economy with more than £50 million invested in Scottish sourcing.”
Alongside the expansion, Brakes Scotland also confirmed a further ten-year commitment to Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland and outlined plans to strengthen its partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare.