US Foods Holding Corp

SWB:UFH

US Foods Holding Corp is one of the large foodservice distributors in the United States. It buys food and related supplies from farmers, manufacturers, and other producers, then sells and delivers them to restaurants, hospitals, hotels, schools, and other commercial kitchens. Its catalog includes meat, produce, dairy, frozen items, dry goods, beverages, packaging, cleaning products, and kitchen equipment. The company makes money mainly by reselling those products at a markup and by charging for distribution and related services. It runs a logistics network that stores, picks, and delivers inventory to customers that need regular, reliable replenishment. US Foods also helps customers with ordering tools, menu ideas, and product selection, which makes it more than a simple wholesaler. What sets US Foods apart is its role as a middle link between food producers and food-service operators. Many of its customers are small and midsized businesses that do not want to manage dozens of suppliers on their own, so they rely on US Foods for one-stop purchasing and delivery. That makes the company a practical, everyday partner for the out-of-home food industry.