Sysco Expands 'Home Grown' Program

Sysco is expanding its 'Home Grown by Sysco' program, which aims to make it easier for customers to identify locally sourced products. The pilot program, launching on February 24, will include the Great Lakes, Northeast, and South Florida regions in the United States, as well as Montreal and British Columbia in Canada. The goal is to expand the program across the United States within the next 12 months. This initiative is a direct response to growing customer demand for locally grown products and is a critical part of Sysco's sustainability strategy, which focuses on building resilient supply chains and increasing offerings from emerging suppliers. The program defines 'locally sourced' as items originating from a geographic area close to a Sysco distribution center. Sysco believes this program will support small businesses and local suppliers, playing an important role in their success and growth.