SYY · 10-K · 2026A · Full report

Products and Technology

SYSCO CORP · 2026-08-21 · Importance 32 · Surprise 24

Sysco offers Sysco-branded food and non-food products that it differentiates from privately branded products, using consolidated procurement to support quality and higher gross margins. The company says penetration is driven by distributing branded products to more customers and geographies and by expanding its assortment through innovation and new launches. In fiscal 2026, Sysco brand penetration in U.S. Broadline fell 59 basis points to 35.4%; penetration among local customers fell 45 basis points to 45.8%.

Key facts

• Adverse publicity or lack of confidence in Sysco’s products could affect its reputation and earnings. source
• Product liability claims or product recalls could affect Sysco. source
• Technology disruption or delays in implementing new technology, including AI, could materially negatively affect Sysco’s business. source
• Cybersecurity incidents or other technology disruptions, including flaws, breaches, or malfunctions in AI systems, could harm Sysco’s business and customer relationships through operational disruptions, data loss, or erroneous decision-making. source