The decision follows Brakes commitment to regional sourcing and supports local farmers in the area.
John McLintock, operations director for Brakes Scotland added “We set out to expand our product range in 2016 and specifically focused on our dairy offering. Ten months into the year and we now have a comprehensive dairy range - with the final focus on Scottish cheese. McLelland are a well-known company in Scotland with great Scottish roots and their classic block and grated cheese will be a welcome addition to our dairy range."
Mark Taylor, group MD for Lactalis McLelland: “We are extremely proud to partner with Brakes as their key supplier of Scottish Cheddar. Lactalis and our farmer suppliers really value long term customer partnerships.
"Everyone works hard to produce a great cheddar for consumers to enjoy and this is great recognition of that commitment. We very much look forward to building our business with Brakes.”
Nutrient dense, high in butterfat (including omegas), proteins and calcium, McLelland Scottish Cheddar is available through Brakes in 4.75kg Blocks (Mature White, Mature Coloured, Mild Coloured) and 1kg Grated Bags (Mature White, Mature Coloured, Mild White, Mild Coloured).