Sysco

Sysco Corporation is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. It is the world's largest broadline food distributor, specializing in selling, marketing, and distributing food and non-food products primarily to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, sports stadiums, and other venues that serve food.

Founded in 1969 by Herbert Irving, John F. Baugh, and Harry Rosenthal, Sysco quickly grew to become a dominant player in foodservice distribution through acquisitions and expansion of its distribution and refrigerated warehouse network. Sysco went public in 1970 and has since consistently ranked among the Fortune 500's largest companies.

Sysco serves approximately 730,000 customer locations globally as of 2024 and employs around 76,000 people worldwide, with a substantial workforce based in the United States. The company operates approximately 340 distribution centers across 10 countries, including a significant presence in the U.S. The company’s facilities include a network of warehouses and distribution centers equipped for efficient refrigerated and dry food storage and shipment.

Its product range includes fresh produce, custom cuts of meat, seafood, imported specialty foods, canned and dry goods, dairy, beverage products, and non-food items such as disposable supplies, restaurant equipment, and kitchen utensils. Sysco also operates specialty companies catering to niche market segments such as fresh produce, meat and seafood, European imports, and Asian foods.

Sysco’s corporate campus in Houston is a LEED Gold certified complex featuring office towers, a product evaluation center, test kitchens, and conference facilities, demonstrating investment in innovation and corporate responsibility. Sysco's operational ethos emphasizes integrity, inclusion, and sustainability, maintaining strong industry relationships while innovating in foodservice distribution.

The company's turnover exceeds 10 billion euros as of 2024, reflecting its scale and leadership in the global foodservice distribution sector.