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Sysco completes acquisition of the Coastal Companies HOUSTON, Feb. 14, 2022 – Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it has completed the acquisition of The Coastal Companies, a leading fresh produce distributor and value-added processer. The acquisition will operate as part of FreshPoint, Sysco’s specialty produce business, and enables…

Recently, FreshPoint South Florida had the privilege in supporting HANDY, Inc. this Thanksgiving season. The Power of Giving – Thank You Kirk Brown, the CEO of HANDY, Inc., wrote to our team, “I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for exercising humanity. This Thanksgiving season, we were able to serve a family style…

On October 19, 2021, Sysco Corporation acquired Paragon Foods, a Pennsylvania-based broadline fresh produce processor and distributor. The acquisition will operate as part of FreshPoint, Sysco’s specialty produce company. Paragon is a third-generation family-owned business that has been providing quality service to customers throughout Western PA, Eastern OH and Northern WV since 1963. The company…

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Garlic is a go-to ingredient in just about every cuisine and there is most likely a love/hate relationship in every country to go along with it. Love it for the delicious flavor it brings to so many dishes and irresistible aromas it releases while cooking; hate it for the strong trace it can leave on…

Sysco | FreshPoint Marketing Services offers support for your menu and marketing opportunities. We have developed a comprehensive customer Snap-Back Tool Kit with resources and solutions to help you understand how to promote and streamline your establishment during these unprecedented times. We are here to help you prepare to reopen for service as we navigate…

Summer squash are the young fruit of Cucurbita pepo and members of the Cucurbitaceae family. They are also referred to as courgette in Europe. Melons and cucumber also share in that family tree and are Cucurbits. Produce 101: Summer Squash and Winter Squash There are two “types” of squash: summer squash and winter squash. What…

Tarragon (Artemesia dracunculus L.), is a classic herb in French cuisine, and along with chervil, chives, and parsley is one of the “fines herbs”. It is a robust herb and aromatic, with a slight bitter licorice note, along with hints of mint. Tarragon plays a starring role in the classic Bearnaise sauce, which is a…

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) is related to oregano and mint and is an herb that can be used fresh or cooked. When used fresh, the small leaves are usually stripped from the thin woody stems, and no further chopping is usually needed. The raw herb can be added to dressings or marinades and adds a…

Sage (Salvia officinalis), is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae).  Like most plants, there are many varieties grown, but the most common used in the kitchen is common or garden sage. Sage is used in soups and stuffings, and is a strongly flavored herb that goes well with meat, particularly pork and poultry. It…

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis), is an herb that has a unique flavor and aroma. It is aromatic with notes of resinous pine, menthol, and camphor and it is wise to exercise caution–too heavy of a hand and it will overpower the dish as it can be bitter. Rosemary has thick, woody stems and the tough, pine…

Bay leaves, (Laurus nobilis), are one of those humble behind-the-scenes kitchen staples you don’t hear too much about, but are in everything. Why? They are aromatic and used foundationally in stocks, sauces, rice dishes, beans, stews–really any dish that requires long slow cooking usually benefits from the addition of bay leaf. The common thread here…

Pattypan and Sunburst squash are summer squash, which are are the young fruit of Cucurbita pepo and members of the Cucurbitaceae family. They are a variety of marrow squash. Melons and cucumber also share in the family tree and are Cucurbits. There are two “types” of squash: summer squash and winter squash. What is the difference?…

The parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is not a carrot. It might look like a pale carrot, it might taste somewhat like a carrot, but it is not a carrot. The parsnip is a relative of the parsley family, and to look at the leaves, you will see the resemblance. However, they are usually sold commercially without…

Looking at it, you would think fennel is related to celery, but it is in fact, related to the carrot. There is a seed variety and a vegetable variety. The vegetable you eat is commonly “Florence fennel” (Foeniculum vulgare) is sweet and has that classic edible swollen stem. It is also referred to as Finocchio…

Collard greens are members of the Brassica oleracea acephala group, which means, they grow without a head–like a cabbage would. We all know fruits and vegetables are healthy, but certain members of the Brassica group, known as Cruciferous vegetables, carry with them some known health benefits. As the plant-based trend moves mainstream, certain vegetables can…

The cucumber (Cucumis sativus L) is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, and belongs to the same family as squash and melons. It grows on a climbing plant that is 3 to 10 feet long; the plant’s tendrils allow it to cling to other plants or objects. The fruit emerges after the plant’s large yellow…

Red cabbage is a member of the Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata group. We all know fruits and vegetables are healthy, but certain members of the Brassica group, known as Cruciferous vegetables, carry with them some known health benefits, a quick Google search will find dozens of sources to read. In the case of red…

Green cabbage is a member of the Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata group. We all know fruits and vegetables are healthy, but certain members of the Brassica group, known as Cruciferous vegetables, carry with them some known health benefits. There are many varieties of cabbage grown, but green (white) or red cabbage are the most…