The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

Brakes has released a new range of frozen soups under its Sysco Classic brand which can be cooked from frozen. Featuring in the range are four varieties including Spiced Winter Vegetable Soup, a blend of carrots, parsnips, onions and potatoes with hints of maple syrup, coconut, thyme and cinnamon; Parsnip Soup, parsnips, potatoes and onions with hints of maple syrup; Butternut and Sage Soup, combining butternut squash, carrot, potatoes and sage; and Italian Style White Bean Soup, with haricot beans, onions and kale, with hints of garlic, rosemary, paprika and fennel. Stuart Smith, merchandising director at Sysco UK, said: “We wanted to introduce a range of frozen soups that not only capture some amazing flavours but are also simple to use as a time-saving, tasty option in busy kitchens. “The potential applications are almost endless, for example, as an easy-to-deliver soup of the day that can be rotated, an in-room flexible dining option or simply a cook to order resident meal. And because they are vegan, it provides an easy option for a variety of menu choices.” The soups are suitable for vegans and are available in individual 275g pouches, from £1.42 per portion.