Sysco celebrates expansion with grand opening of Sysco Tampa Bay
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Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announces the grand opening of its Sysco Tampa Bay distribution center in Plant City, Florida. The opening ceremony is scheduled for July 24, 2025, featuring key speakers including Sysco's Chairman and CEO Kevin Hourican and local officials.
The new facility represents Sysco's sixth operating facility in Florida and will create over 300 jobs in the Tampa Bay region. This expansion reinforces Sysco's commitment to community growth, adding to its existing workforce of more than 5,000 employees across Florida's Sysco and specialty facilities.
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Join Sysco Chairman and CEO Kevin Hourican, elected officials and customers at the opening of the 6th operating facility in Florida
PLANT CITY, Fla., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, is inviting media to attend a press conference and tour celebrating the grand opening of our newest distribution center, Sysco Tampa Bay.
WHAT: Sysco Tampa Bay grand opening, ribbon-cutting, press conference and tour
TIME AND DATE: 9:30 a.m. EST on July 24, 2025
WHERE: 475 Charlie Taylor Road, Plant City, Fla., 33566
KEY SPEAKERS:
Sysco Chairman and CEO Kevin Hourican
Florida State Sen. Jay Collins
Plant City Mayor Nate Kilton
Florida State Commerce Department representative Madison Lawson
Sysco Region President Jane Grout
RSVP AND QUESTIONS: media@sysco.com
Sysco invites media to join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our newest facility serving the Tampa Bay region. Sysco Tampa Bay will create more than 300 jobs in one of Florida’s fastest growing regions and is further evidence of the corporation’s commitment to grow with its communities and customers. Sysco employs more than 5,000 people in Florida across Sysco and specialty facilities, aiding in the success of small businesses and vibrant communities. We invite you to tour the newest facility and hear from Sysco leadership and Florida elected officials.
About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than
As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions.
For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
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