SELMA, N.C., June 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for state and local officials, associates and other members of the community at its newly expanded facility on June 21, at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Upon completion, the project will increase the square footage of the 1032 Baugh Road facility in Selma by approximately 40 percent. The expansion project began in July 2018 and is expected to be completed in August 2019.

“We are excited about the expansion of our facility in Selma and the continued growth of our business and look forward to continuing to serve our customers with the increased capabilities our expanded facility will offer,” said Tom Woods, president, Sysco Raleigh. “Furthermore, Sysco Raleigh has been a proud member of our community for over a decade, currently employing over 380 local residents in a variety of careers, and as we continue to grow, we anticipate adding a number of new jobs.”

About Sysco
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. With more than 67,000 associates, the company operates approximately 330 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 600,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2018 that ended June 30, 2018, the company generated sales of more than $58 billion.

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Camilla Zuckero 
Investor & Media Contact
Zuckero.camilla@corp.sysco.com  
T 281-899-1839