Coleman Natural Foods forms distribution partnership with Sysco

(Dec. 18, 2009)—Coleman Natural Foods, the country’s leading processor of fresh and prepared, natural and organic, free-range poultry, beef and pork products, has entered into an exclusive agreement with foodservice distributor Sysco Corporation.

The arrangement covers a variety of Coleman’s popular all natural and organic chicken and beef products, said John Bogert, Coleman’s chief operating officer. The products are targeted to fast-casual and casual dining establishments.

Sysco will distribute Coleman’s fully-cooked, all-natural burgers, hot dogs, cooked chicken fillets and breaded chicken items, organic nuggets and strips, as well as IQF boneless skinless chicken breast fillets.

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