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SYSCO is Committed to Protecting the Sustainability of Supply Sources
We are ever mindful of -- and committed to -- our mission of helping our customers succeed, whether they are a major chain, an independent neighborhood diner, a hospital or long-term care facility, a school or a summer camp, or any of the variety of foodservice customers we serve. |
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Food Safety is a High Priority
As the leader in the foodservice distribution industry, we recognize the importance of food safety, not only with respect to the well being of consumers, but also as it relates to the success and reputation of our customers and our company. |
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Food Safety Programs Help Minimize Foodborne Illnesses
Foodborne illnesses may be minimized by strict control of many factors including: proper cooking, holding, cooling and storage temperatures; cleaning and sanitization of workspaces and utensils to prevent cross contamination; and strict personal hygiene. |
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Warehouses and Delivery Vehicles Maintain Product Integrity
Food safety practices go hand in hand with our own system-wide procedures to preserve product integrity, including temperature-appropriate receiving docks, storage facilities and delivery vehicles. |
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SYSCO Brand Products Meet Strict Standards, Beginning in the Fields and Plants
To ensure the integrity of approximately 36,000 SYSCO Brand products, the quality assurance team, led by Craig Watson, Vice President of Quality Assurance and Agricultural Sustainability, is responsible for developing product specifications. |
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SYSCO Takes an Active Role in Encouraging Regulatory Steps to Safeguard Consumers
At times, products may be determined to be unacceptable for consumption due to adulteration, mislabeling, or possibly toxic substances that may pose a threat to public health. |
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Nutritional Labeling Helps Consumers Make Healthy Choices
Many consumers are aware of nutritional issues and are actively trying to eat healthier. |
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