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Sysco completes acquisition of the Coastal Companies

Sysco announces agreement to acquire The Coastal Companies

Sysco Corp. entered into an agreement to acquire The Coastal Cos., a leading fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from Continental Grain Co. Upon completion of the transaction, the acquisition will operate as part of FreshPoint, Sysco’s specialty produce business. The acquisition will create a strong FreshPoint presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, provide significant value-added manufacturing capabilities and further diversify Sysco’s produce specialty business.