US Foods
US Foods
US Foods (pronounced /juː ɛs fuːdz/) is one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States. The company provides food and related products to more than 250,000 customers, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, government and educational institutions.
Etymology
The name "US Foods" is derived from the company's focus on providing food products across the United States. The company was originally known as U.S. Foodservice until 2011, when it was rebranded to its current name.
Related Terms
- Foodservice: The industry dedicated to providing food, drink, and other services to organizations and businesses.
- Distributor: A business that does not manufacture its own products, but purchases and resells these products to retailers or end user customers.
- Hospitality: The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers, often relating to the hotel and tourism industry.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Restaurant: A business which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money.
See Also
- Sysco: Another major foodservice distributor in the United States.
- Performance Food Group: A company that distributes a range of food products.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on US Foods
- Wikipedia's article - US Foods
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