Core Insights - Sysco Corporation has opened its newest facility, Sysco Tampa Bay, marking the ninth site opened in the past year as part of its global growth strategy [1] - The new facility will create over 300 jobs in Florida, demonstrating Sysco's commitment to community growth and customer support [1][4] - In the past year, Sysco has opened or expanded 13 facilities globally, including locations in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, London, and Sweden [2] Company Expansion - Sysco Tampa Bay is the sixth broadline facility in Florida, catering to a 100-mile area and supporting the food-away-from-home sector with access to quality products [4] - Sysco's Greco Italian food specialty company has opened three facilities since the beginning of 2024, while four other facilities have expanded their operations [2] Leadership Statements - Sysco's Chairman and CEO, Kevin Hourican, emphasized the company's commitment to helping customers succeed by providing diverse, quality products and excellent customer service [3] - Sysco West Florida Region President, Jane Grout, highlighted the company's growth as a reflection of Florida's rapid development and the need to support current and future customers [5] Company Overview - Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food and related products to various customers, including restaurants, healthcare, and educational facilities [5] - The company operates 340 distribution centers across more than 10 countries, employing 76,000 colleagues and serving approximately 730,000 customer locations [5] - Sysco generated over $78 billion in sales for the fiscal year 2024, which ended on June 29, 2024 [5]