Craig G. Watson Assumes Additional Responsibility for Agricultural Sustainability at SYSCO.

HOUSTON -- SYSCO Corporation (NYSE:SYY), North America's largest foodservice marketer and distributor, announced today that Craig G. Watson, who is currently vice president, quality assurance, has assumed additional responsibility for agricultural sustainability, effective immediately.

In his expanded role as vice president, quality assurance and agricultural sustainability, he will apply the knowledge of products and production techniques gained through his quality assurance activities to broaden SYSCO's impact on agricultural sustainability issues. These programs will foster the success of highly differentiated products that are profitable to all stakeholders, encourage farmer ownership and control, and contribute to environmental stewardship and rural vitality. SYSCO's initiatives in this area are in response to growing demand for such products by foodservice operators.

Mr. Watson, 52, began his SYSCO career in 1981, and has provided many years of leadership in the development of quality assured SYSCO branded products. His team of quality assurance professionals is responsible for product development, global supplier approval, and the design and implementation of quality systems to assure product consistency and food safety. His personal farm experiences will provide a keen insight into the struggles of rural America.

Mr. Watson was born in Waterloo, Iowa and raised on a farm near Elkader, Iowa. He is a graduate of Iowa State University, located in Ames, Iowa, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in animal science in 1974 and a master's degree in meat science in 1976. He and his wife, LeAnn, have two adult children and reside in The Woodlands, Texas.

SYSCO is the largest foodservice marketing and distribution organization in North America. For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2004 the company reported sales of $29.3 billion. SYSCO provides food and related products and services to approximately 400,000 restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other foodservice customers throughout the United States and Canada. For more information about SYSCO visit the company's Internet home page at www.sysco.com.