The business magazine Fast Company recently profiled Sysco’s entry into local food distribution in Michigan. Sysco is the largest food distributor in the country, typically dealing with massive agribusinesses, so the move to integrate with small, local farmers was not an obvious one. Nor was it easy to do – the company had no way to deal with small quantities of produce from small farms.
The article mentions that the company hasn’t seen huge profits from adding local produce in Michigan. However, the article does say company executives are excited about reducing their carbon footprint and making their customers happier by bringing them fresher produce.
