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• Sysco Lowers Q2 Expectations (SYY)
  Mon, Dec 22, 2008
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  Mon, Nov 3, 2008
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  Mon, Aug 11, 2008

Company Profile & Recommendation

Company Profile

Sysco (SYY)- This is America’s leading distributor of food products, supplying 390,000 retailers in the United States and Canada. It keeps its customers stocked through 188 distribution centers that serve hospitals, schools, restaurants, nursing homes, motels and hotels. It has posted 29 consecutive years of dividend increases.  The company distributes a line of frozen foods, such as meats, fully prepared entrees, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; a line of canned and dry foods; fresh meats; imported specialties; and fresh produce. It also supplies a range of non food items, including paper products, such as disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware comprising china and silverware; cookware, such as pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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