HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SYSCO Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced today that, with the help of its operating companies across North America and the incredible determination and loyalty of its Houston associates, less than 24 hours after Hurricane Ike devastated the region it was operating at full capacity and delivering food to hospitals, relief agencies and customers.
"I am gratified by the selfless loyalty of our associates across the SYSCO family, especially those in Southeast Texas who left behind difficulties of their own to provide critical service to our customers," said Rick Schnieders, SYSCO's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"Our thanks go out to Keith Miller and his team at our Houston operating company and to Sandra Carson at the corporate office, and we pass along their thanks for the support of so many other SYSCO associates that are helping deliver food to those in need," said Ken Spitler, SYSCO's President and Chief Operating Officer.
SYSCO is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. The company operates 180 distribution facilities serving more than 400,000 customers. For the fiscal year 2008 that ended June 28, 2008, the company generated more than $37 billion in sales. For more information about SYSCO visit the company's Internet home page at www.sysco.com.
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