Fowler & Huntting was founded in 1865 and supplies foodservice operations and retail customers throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, western Massachusetts, southern Vermont and eastern New York. The company has been owned by the Yandow family since 1943 and Kenneth, William, David and Thomas Yandow will continue to manage the company.
Richard J. Schnieders, Sysco's chairman, ceo and president, said, "This announcement further solidifies the commitment SYSCO has made to extend our specialty produce offerings and our distribution reach since the acquisition of FreshPoint in 2000. The growth opportunities for the specialty produce market, as well as the synergies that our produce operations provide to Sysco's traditional broadline operations, make this strategic expansion beneficial and value-adding to both Sysco and our customers."
"We are excited to be part of the FreshPoint family of companies," said Kenneth Yandow, president of Fowler & Huntting. "This acquisition offers us additional growth opportunities and resources to help our customers succeed as well as possible career advancement for our employees."
Brian M. Sturgeon, president of FreshPoint, added, "Fowler & Huntting has an excellent reputation for customer service and product offerings, as well as an exceptional management team and employee base. Fowler expands FreshPoint's distribution coverage into the Northeast as the preferred produce supplier for foodservice operators across North America."
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