11 …working in partnership 3 rd November 2009 Frank Egan, National Account Manager Andy Holman, National Account Manager Presentation to CEL Procurement Seminar

2 Agenda  Understanding the HE/FE sector  Understanding Healthcare  Environmental & Social Responsibility  Our Commitment

3 Understanding the FE & HE sectors  Brakes 30 years servicing the HE/FE  Robust & Reliable national service  Flexible response and back up  Understanding integration of large new contracts  Understanding our customers business needs  Continuous improvement of food quality  Management information  Technology in ordering systems  Vast range of specifications and price ranges …working together to understand your challenges

4 Understanding the healthcare sector Changing needs  Ageing population  Diversity of patients needs  Pressure from government and non governmental organisations Consumer expectations  Product range for balanced menu  Detailed nutritional analysis  Nutritional advice and support  Sustainable / environmental In-house pressures  Staff retention  Funding and budget pressures  Varying skill base Food offer  Consistent product quality  Fresh foods and healthy options  Nutrient dense special diets  Menu fatigue …working together to understand your challenges

5 Our Environmental and Social Responsibility We are committed to sourcing sustainable & ethical products wherever possible We offer customers the largest range of MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) approved products in the UK foodservice industry At the forefront of nutritional thinking Brakes are continually setting the standards Brakes will only work with BRC (British Retail Consortium) accredited suppliers We support charities, voluntary organisations & businesses Since January 2008 our reduced energy usage has resulted in a reduction of 967 tonnes of CO 2 All new vehicles are fitted with Euro V engines ahead of legislation & reducing carbon emissions We attained ISO14001 accreditation in 2008 We currently recycle over 40% of all our waste

6 Our Commitment