Sysco (NYSE:SYY) is a global foodservice distributor headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company supplies restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, government organizations and other foodservice customers with a broad range of products and related services.
Sysco’s offerings include fresh and frozen foods, meat and seafood, dairy products, produce, canned and dry goods, beverages, specialty and international foods, and prepared and ready-to-use items. The company also distributes nonfood products such as kitchen equipment, tableware, cleaning supplies and other operating supplies. In addition to distribution, Sysco provides menu planning, culinary support, merchandising, product sourcing and other services designed to help customers manage their foodservice operations.
Founded in 1969, Sysco serves customers primarily in the United States and Canada, as well as in parts of Europe and other international markets. Its operations include a network of distribution facilities, specialty businesses and customer-support resources serving foodservice professionals across multiple geographies and industry segments.
