At Sysco, supporting local farmers such as De Francesco Farm is not only about providing fresh produce but also about strengthening communities and small businesses from the ground up.
Sysco has programs specifically designed to help small farmers and artisan producers bring their products to market more easily and efficiently. The company's efforts to source more domestic goods accelerated during the pandemic and have continued to grow as Sysco works to bring supply chains closer to home. Today, less than 10% of Sysco's U.S. products are imported. In the European Union, more than 90% of the assortment is sourced locally, and in Canada more than 75%. Sysco remains committed to sourcing locally and helping to strengthen communities.
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Joseph DeFrancesco operates a family farm near New Haven, Connecticut, that sells approximately 95% of its crops to Sysco. As trade conditions evolve, DeFrancesco is expanding tomato production to meet growing demand from customers seeking U.S.-grown ingredients.
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Through partnerships with farms such as De Francesco Farm, Sysco is reducing exposure to global supply disruptions, supporting regional economies, and delivering fresher, better-handled food to its customers. These partnerships contribute to building a stronger, more resilient supply chain and advancing Sysco's Purpose of Connecting the World to Share Food and Care for One Another.
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