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Associated Press
14 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Sysco celebrates expansion with grand opening of Sysco Tampa Bay
PLANT CITY, Fla., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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: [email protected] 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 $78 billion in fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024. 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 For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company's website at SYY-NEWS Follow us:
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Minister clarifies halal status of Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz caterer amid audit report concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir today clarified that the delay in halal certification for the food service provider awarded the patient meal contract at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) was due to technical issues in the application process, not non-compliance with halal standards. He said the matter should not alarm the public, as it does not suggest the company involved is operating outside halal requirements. 'The issue is not that the company doesn't practise halal procedures, but rather a technical delay in obtaining the certificate. 'The halal certification process in Malaysia applies not to the company as a whole, but to the specific premises,' he said during the debate on the Auditor-General's Report in Parliament today. Zambry explained that once a company is awarded a tender, it is typically given six months to apply for halal certification. However, in this case, the process took more than a year due to administrative setbacks, including delays in appointing a Person in Charge (PIC), which is required for the certification process. 'The company was awarded the tender in 2024, but the PIC was only appointed on April 14, 2025. Without the PIC, the company could not even begin the application process. 'Only after the PIC is in place can the company begin uploading details into the halal system, undergo audits, and proceed with inspections,' he said. This lengthy, sequential process, Zambry said, led to delays that exceeded the stipulated six-month period. He also noted that while the specific premises used for HCTM had yet to be certified, other premises under the same company already held valid halal certification. He added that all food suppliers working with the company were halal-certified. 'This shows that the company does observe halal standards. The issue lies with procedural inefficiencies that we need to correct moving forward,' he said. On Monday, the Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) 2/2025 revealed that HCTM had awarded a three-year catering contract worth RM25.64 million to a company that did not yet possess halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). According to the report, the company was granted the tender to supply patient meals at HCTM from February 2024 to February 2027. The report also noted that the objective of the tender was to provide halal meals to patients, in line with the hospital's Main Kitchen, which is certified halal by Jakim.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sysco celebrates expansion with grand opening of Sysco Tampa Bay
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 celebrating the grand opening of our newest distribution center, Sysco Tampa Bay. WHAT: Sysco Tampa Bay grand opening, ribbon-cutting, press conference and tourTIME AND DATE: 9:30 a.m. EST on July 24, 2025WHERE: 475 Charlie Taylor Road, Plant City, Fla., 33566KEY SPEAKERS: Sysco Chairman and CEO Kevin HouricanFlorida State Sen. Jay CollinsPlant City Mayor Nate KiltonFlorida State Commerce Department representative Madison LawsonSysco Region President Jane GroutRSVP AND QUESTIONS: media@ 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 SyscoSysco 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 $78 billion in fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024. 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 For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company's website at SYY-NEWS Follow us: in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sysco Opens Second Sysco To Go Store in the Heart of the City's Diverse Culinary Scene
HOUSTON, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation, global leader in foodservice distribution, invites media to join it in a grand opening celebration of its second Sysco To Go store —a retail store designed to meet the needs of independent restaurants, food trucks, caterers and small businesses in the heart of Houston's medical, sports and entertainment hub. Strategically located in central Houston near various businesses and foodservice establishments, Sysco To Go expands access to well-priced, quality products – from Mexican and Pan-Asian to American bar & grill grand opening event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, product samples and opportunities to connect with Sysco representatives. WHAT: Grand Opening and Celebration of Sysco To GoTIME AND DATE: 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p..m. CT, July 23, 2025 WHERE: 1212 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054KEY SPEAKERS: Lindsay Hirsch, Sysco's head of growth strategy, planning and design Martha Castex-Tatum, City of Houston Mayor Pro-Tem and Council Member, District KRSVP AND QUESTIONS: media@ SYY-NEWS About SyscoSysco 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 $78 billion in fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024. 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 For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company's website at Follow us: in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Move over, Aperol — the Hugo Spritz is summer's hottest cocktail
The Hugo Spritz has emerged as the trendy cocktail of the moment and successor to the Aperol Spritz. The recipe calls for prosecco, club soda, and elderflower liqueur, resulting in a sweet, low-ABV drink. A foodservice trend analyst said the French-made liqueur lends the Hugo Spritz an escapist appeal. Last month, while mulling the menu at a trendy restaurant, a suggestion from a friend made me feel woefully out of touch. "Why don't you get a Hugo Spritz?" the friend asked when I said I was craving a light, summery, and refreshing cocktail. I asked what that was and was promptly met with a table full of shocked faces. Somehow, I had missed the introduction and gradual takeover of the the hottest new cocktail. While the thirst for Hugo Spritz certainly isn't new — the recipe has been gaining momentum online for a few years, achieving fleeting virality in 2023 and capturing the attention of wealthy bar patrons in 2024 — recent data indicates that the Hugo's mainstream crossover moment has officially arrived. In its 2024 trend report, Yelp found a 1,121% increase in searches for "Hugo Spritz" compared to the previous year. Google search volume for "Hugo Spritz" rose 122% from 2023 to 2024, and analytics show interest is even higher this summer than at this time last year. The use of the hashtag #HugoSpritz has steadily increased on TikTok over the last year, reaching peak popularity in late June and early July. Creators have been sharing their favorite takes on the recipe, gleefully adding sprigs of mint or splashes of lime juice. The trend has even inspired at least one original piano ballad, which features the standout lyric, "Cuckoo for Hugo, baby." The Hugo Spritz has emerged as the clear successor to its Italian cousin, the Aperol Spritz. The latter enjoyed its own renaissance a few years back, arguably reaching peak popularity in the summer of 2023 — auspiciously fueled by HBO's "The White Lotus," whose celebrated second season was filmed in Sicily and aired in late 2022. Despite its rise to ubiquity, however, Aperol — an apéritif liqueur with strong notes of orange peel and herbs — remains a polarizing ingredient. While some love its bittersweet flavor, others say it tastes thick and medicinal, akin to cough syrup. By comparison, the Hugo Spritz is positively dessert-like. As with most spritzes, it's typically made with two parts prosecco and two parts soda water. The defining addition is elderflower liqueur — a sweet, floral spirit with such broad appeal and versatility that it earned the nickname "bartender's ketchup" in the late aughts. St-Germain has long been considered the leader in the elderflower liqueur market, credited for inspiring a slew of copycats after its launch in 2007. The brand was acquired by Bacardi in 2013, further cementing its dominance. Emma Fox, Bacardi's Global VP, told me via email that St-Germain has seen a 20% increase in retail sales value in the US since last year and an 11% increase over the last five years. Globally, she said the brand's market share has nearly tripled since 2019. "We know that demand for St-Germain continues to grow, particularly this summer, as people are looking for more choice and creativity in their spritzes and discovering our lighter, brighter taste," Fox said. St-Germain is made with hand-picked flowers from elderflower trees that grow in the French Alps. Last year, the brand took advantage of that scenery's aesthetic touchstones in a summer ad campaign featuring "Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner, which highlighted the Hugo Spritz for its French flair and easy elegance. (The brand reunited with Turner for another campaign launched in May of this year.) Much like how Aperol benefited from its Italian roots and eye-catching cameos in the hands of glamorous onscreen Sicilians, the Hugo Spritz has an aspirational appeal in addition to its tasty flavor profile. In the right context, enjoying an effervescent, European-sourced cocktail can feel like micro-dosing a much-needed getaway. Paige Leyden, Associate Director of foodservice, flavors, and ingredients reports at Mintel, a market intelligence agency, said she noticed the Hugo Spritz trend gain traction in the US in the wake of the 2024 campaign. She attributed the effect to a combination of celebrity influence and our positive associations with a luxurious French lifestyle. "Travel is expensive, but there is that level of escapism when you can just go to a nice bar and sit outside and have this drink," Leyden said. "You might not be on the picturesque Mediterranean coast, but you're still kind of emulating that." Of course, in the age of Instagram and TikTok, the power of a compelling visual cannot be overstated. It's not just that a Hugo Spritz can evoke a picturesque setting, but that the drink itself is picturesque, perfectly engineered for virality. Leyden said her team's research has found that 54% of consumers like to order drinks they see on social media, whether because they were influenced themselves or because they see the potential to influence others — to communicate their knowledge of trends and prove their own sophistication. On TikTok, food and drink influencers are already doing their part. "It's the perfect drink: refreshing, lemony, floral gorgeousness," creator Lex Nicoleta recently declared to her hundreds of thousands of followers while sipping a homemade Hugo Spritz. "I just think there's not a chicer drink in the world." Read the original article on Business Insider
