Sysco Corporation <\/p>\n
Event highlights Houston\u2019s Latin culinary traditions while supporting local restaurants and food entrepreneurs<\/p>\n
HOUSTON, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, September 29, Sysco To Go and Latin Restaurant Weeks will host Hispanic Heritage Night, celebrating the flavors, traditions, and people behind Houston\u2019s vibrant Latin food scene. Houston is one of America\u2019s most diverse food cities, and its Latin culinary heritage is central to that identity. Harris County boasts the second-highest number of Mexican restaurants in the U.S., and many food historians trace the birthplace of the fajita\u2014a now-beloved national dish\u2014to Houston.<\/p>\n
This event will feature tastings from Latin American food vendors\u2014including samples from Goya\u2014live music, and conversations with local restaurateurs about the challenges and opportunities they face in today\u2019s dynamic foodservice landscape.<\/p>\n
The event will feature Sysco Restaurant Solutions to provide a behind-the-scenes look at how it supports independent restaurants through supply solutions, expertise, and flexible services designed to help small businesses thrive. Additionally, customers will be able to tour the Sysco To Go store and sign up for a free membership to access great prices on a wide assortment of high-quality products.<\/p>\n
Event Details<\/strong> Why It Matters<\/strong> This event offers a unique media opportunity to explore how Houston\u2019s Latin food community is adapting and growing while celebrating the cultural contributions that make the city one of the most exciting dining destinations in America.<\/p>\n About Sysco<\/strong> As the world\u2019s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions.<\/p>\n For more information, visit www.sysco.com.<\/a> For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company\u2019s website at investors.sysco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow us: Contact Information: <\/strong> Click here to view the release in Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n SYY-NEWS<\/p>\n
What:<\/strong> Hispanic Heritage Night hosted by Sysco To Go & Latin Restaurant Weeks
When:<\/strong> Monday, September 29, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT
Where:<\/strong> Sysco To Go Store 2
1212 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054
Media Access:<\/strong> RSVP required. Interviews available with Sysco leaders, Latin Restaurant Weeks organizers, and participating chefs and restaurateurs.
RSVP: <\/strong>media@sysco.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Independent restaurants are the heart of Houston\u2019s food scene, but many face rising costs, staffing shortages, and pressure to compete in a crowded market. Sysco\u2019s support goes beyond food delivery\u2014offering resources and expertise to help local culinary businesses thrive.<\/p>\n
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025.<\/p>\n
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