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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US Foods 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights Meaningful Progress Across Sustainability Priorities
Report Details Updates Across the Company's Three Strategic Focus Areas: Products, People and Planet ROSEMONT, Ill., May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) – one of America's leading foodservice distributors – announced today the release of the company's 2024 Sustainability Report. Within the comprehensive report, US Foods highlights progress across its sustainable product offerings, support for associates and communities, and initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. "Being a responsible company is an integral part of our strategy and plays a central role in how we grow our business, strengthen customer relationships, maximize associate engagement and inclusion, and contribute to a better planet," said Martha Ha, executive vice president, general counsel and sustainability lead, US Foods. "I am proud of the work we accomplished in 2024 to further align our approach to sustainability with the Company's strategy and operating model and our continued focus on addressing pressing challenges in order to continue to deliver business value." The report shares progress highlights for each of the company's key sustainability focus areas: Products, People and Planet. Products: Supporting an ethical, sustainable, and resilient supply chain by prioritizing responsible sourcing practices and offering customers a best-in-class portfolio of differentiated products. Maintained growth of the company's local, sustainable and well-being product offerings, with more than 5,000 differentiated products available today. Generated $1 billion in annual revenue in 2024 for the first time for Serve Good® and Progress Check® products that are developed in partnership with suppliers committed to US Foods' defined standards for responsible practices or are Exclusive Brands seafood products that are on their way to meeting the company's Serve Good sustainability standards. Updated the US Foods Seafood Policy to expand the company's responsible seafood sourcing commitments and introduced new responsible seafood targets. Expanded the company's Exclusive Brands Serve You™ product portfolio, which includes a total of 4,100 Exclusive Brands products with simple ingredients not found on the US Foods Unpronounceables List®1, plant-forward attributes or products that are certified gluten-free. People: Embracing a culture that is safe, supportive, and responsible to contribute to making US Foods the best place to work. Improved injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023. Donated more than $14.5 million in products, volunteer time and monetary contributions to support communities in need. Provided nearly 70,000 unique associate professional development opportunities and associates completed more than one million hours of training. Transitioned Employee Resource Groups to Employee Business Resource Groups to highlight their contributions towards driving business success, in addition to providing supportive networks that foster inclusion, a sense of community, and career development. Planet: Measuring, monitoring, and minimizing our environmental impact, including action to respond to climate change by increasing fleet and facilities efficiency, and engaging the company's supply chain. Reduced absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 16% since 20192 in support of the company's formal goal to reduce absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 32.5% by 2032 from a 2019 base year. Implemented three fully refrigerated straight trucks featuring electric transport refrigeration units, among the first in both the foodservice and transportation industry. Added 47 electric vehicles to the company's fleet and installed 65 fast-charging stations at eight different US Foods locations. Continued efforts to reduce the risk of deforestation and land conversion in the company's supply chain, including mapping 96% of the palm oil used in US Foods Exclusive Brands products to the mill level. The US Foods 2024 Sustainability Report uses recognized reporting standards, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board's (SASB) Food Retailers & Distributors. To view the US Foods 2024 Sustainability Report, visit the company's website at 1Processing aids and potential cross-contact during production are not in scope for this program.2 Across the business since 2019. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release which are not historical in nature, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "outlook," "estimate," "target," "seek," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," "forecast," "mission," "strive," "more," "goal," or similar expressions (although not all forward-looking statements may contain such words) and are based upon various assumptions and our experience in the industry, as well as historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments. However, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results and there are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of these risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 13, 2025. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed from time to time in current, quarterly and annual reports filed by the Company with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at and the Company's investor relations page at Additionally, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment; new risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks nor identify all uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information and estimates available to us at this time. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law. About US Foods With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 customer locations and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With more than 70 broadline locations and more than 90 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 30,000 associates provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. Visit to learn more. 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Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
US Foods 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights Meaningful Progress Across Sustainability Priorities
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) – one of America's leading foodservice distributors – announced today the release of the company's 2024 Sustainability Report. Within the comprehensive report, US Foods highlights progress across its sustainable product offerings, support for associates and communities, and initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. "Being a responsible company is an integral part of our strategy and I am proud of the work we accomplished in 2024." - Martha Ha, executive vice president, general counsel and sustainability lead, US Foods Share 'Being a responsible company is an integral part of our strategy and plays a central role in how we grow our business, strengthen customer relationships, maximize associate engagement and inclusion, and contribute to a better planet,' said Martha Ha, executive vice president, general counsel and sustainability lead, US Foods. 'I am proud of the work we accomplished in 2024 to further align our approach to sustainability with the Company's strategy and operating model and our continued focus on addressing pressing challenges in order to continue to deliver business value.' The report shares progress highlights for each of the company's key sustainability focus areas: Products, People and Planet. Products: Supporting an ethical, sustainable, and resilient supply chain by prioritizing responsible sourcing practices and offering customers a best-in-class portfolio of differentiated products. Maintained growth of the company's local, sustainable and well-being product offerings, with more than 5,000 differentiated products available today. Generated $1 billion in annual revenue in 2024 for the first time for Serve Good ® and Progress Check ® products that are developed in partnership with suppliers committed to US Foods' defined standards for responsible practices or are Exclusive Brands seafood products that are on their way to meeting the company's Serve Good sustainability standards. Updated the US Foods Seafood Policy to expand the company's responsible seafood sourcing commitments and introduced new responsible seafood targets. Expanded the company's Exclusive Brands Serve You ™ product portfolio, which includes a total of 4,100 Exclusive Brands products with simple ingredients not found on the US Foods Unpronounceables List ®1, plant-forward attributes or products that are certified gluten-free. People: Embracing a culture that is safe, supportive, and responsible to contribute to making US Foods the best place to work. Improved injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023. Donated more than $14.5 million in products, volunteer time and monetary contributions to support communities in need. Provided nearly 70,000 unique associate professional development opportunities and associates completed more than one million hours of training. Transitioned Employee Resource Groups to Employee Business Resource Groups to highlight their contributions towards driving business success, in addition to providing supportive networks that foster inclusion, a sense of community, and career development. Planet: Measuring, monitoring, and minimizing our environmental impact, including action to respond to climate change by increasing fleet and facilities efficiency, and engaging the company's supply chain. Reduced absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 16% since 2019 2 in support of the company's formal goal to reduce absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 32.5% by 2032 from a 2019 base year. Implemented three fully refrigerated straight trucks featuring electric transport refrigeration units, among the first in both the foodservice and transportation industry. Added 47 electric vehicles to the company's fleet and installed 65 fast-charging stations at eight different US Foods locations. Continued efforts to reduce the risk of deforestation and land conversion in the company's supply chain, including mapping 96% of the palm oil used in US Foods Exclusive Brands products to the mill level. The US Foods 2024 Sustainability Report uses recognized reporting standards, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board's (SASB) Food Retailers & Distributors. To view the US Foods 2024 Sustainability Report, visit the company's website at 1 Processing aids and potential cross-contact during production are not in scope for this program. 2 Across the business since 2019. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release which are not historical in nature, are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements often include words such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'project,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'outlook,' 'estimate,' 'target,' 'seek,' 'will,' 'may,' 'would,' 'should,' 'could,' 'forecast,' 'mission,' 'strive,' 'more,' 'goal,' or similar expressions (although not all forward-looking statements may contain such words) and are based upon various assumptions and our experience in the industry, as well as historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments. However, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results and there are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of these risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') on February 13, 2025. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed from time to time in current, quarterly and annual reports filed by the Company with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at and the Company's investor relations page at Additionally, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment; new risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks nor identify all uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information and estimates available to us at this time. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law. About US Foods With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 customer locations and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With more than 70 broadline locations and more than 90 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 30,000 associates provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. Visit to learn more.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US Foods to Present at the Deutsche Bank Access Global Consumer Conference 2025
ROSEMONT, Ill., May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today that Dave Flitman, Chief Executive Officer, and Dirk Locascio, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Deutsche Bank Access Global Consumer Conference in Paris, France on Thursday, June 5, at 2:15 a.m. CDT or 9:15 a.m. CEST. Media and investors can listen to a live audio webcast by visiting the Investor Relations page of the company's website at A replay of the webcast will be available later that same day. About US Foods With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 customer locations to help their businesses succeed. With more than 70 broadline locations and more than 90 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 30,000 associates provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. Visit to learn more. View source version on Contacts INVESTOR CONTACT:Mike MEDIA CONTACT:Sara
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
US Foods to Present at the Deutsche Bank Access Global Consumer Conference 2025
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today that Dave Flitman, Chief Executive Officer, and Dirk Locascio, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Deutsche Bank Access Global Consumer Conference in Paris, France on Thursday, June 5, at 2:15 a.m. CDT or 9:15 a.m. CEST. Media and investors can listen to a live audio webcast by visiting the Investor Relations page of the company's website at A replay of the webcast will be available later that same day. About US Foods With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 customer locations to help their businesses succeed. With more than 70 broadline locations and more than 90 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 30,000 associates provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. Visit to learn more.
New York Post
17-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
This restaurant trick doesn't really help you cut calories — and it can actually backfire
When it comes to your dinner order, knowledge might not be power. A new study suggests that a popular strategy aimed at helping people make smarter decisions while dining out isn't just ineffective — it could actually be making things worse. 'In some cases, it might even lead people to make less healthy choices,' Dr. Deidre Popovich, associate professor of marketing at Texas Tech University and lead author of the study, recently warned in The Conversation. Advertisement 4 The federal government requires calorie labels on menus at chain restaurants with 20 or more locations. Brian Jackson – Americans love a night off from the kitchen. A 2024 survey from US Foods found that the average adult eats at a restaurant nearly five times a month and orders takeout or delivery three times monthly. But convenience comes with a catch: these foods tend to be loaded with more calories, sodium and saturated fat than home-cooked dishes. Just one extra meal out each week can tack on around two pounds per year, according to the FDA. Advertisement To fight the ballooning obesity and diabetes crisis, New York City led the charge in 2008, becoming the first in the nation to require certain food establishments to post calorie information on menus and price boards. Ten years later, the federal government followed suit, mandating that all restaurants and fast-food chains with 20 or more locations nationwide do the same. The idea was simple: give people the facts, and they'll make smarter, healthier choices. But Popovich and her team found that in practice, the well-meaning plan might be backfiring. 4 People who frequently dine out are more likely to be obese than those who tend to eat at home. kanpisut – Advertisement In the study, researchers conducted nine experiments involving more than 2,000 participants to see how calorie information impacts people's perception of different foods. In one test, people were shown items like salads and cheeseburgers and asked to rate how healthy they thought each one was. When no calorie information was shown, most had no trouble spotting the big difference between healthy and unhealthy options. But once those numbers entered the picture, things got blurry — their judgments became way less extreme. 4 The study suggests calorie labels may cause people to second-guess their instincts about what's healthy. littlepigpower – Advertisement In another experiment, participants were asked to guess the calorie counts of different foods. That simple task rattled their confidence in knowing what's healthy — and that drop led them to rate everything more moderately. 'This pattern repeated across our experiments,' Popovich wrote. 'When people are asked to judge how healthy a food item is based on calorie data, that confidence quickly unravels and their healthiness judgments become less accurate.' The researchers found that in many cases, this meant people gave unhealthy foods a health boost — and unfairly knocked healthier options down a notch. Other studies have found calorie labels don't tend move the needle on what people order. But advocates argue that providing nutritional information is still valuable for those who want it. 4 Adding context, like nutrition scores, could make calorie labels more effective, researchers suggest. baranq – Popovich emphasized that her team's findings don't suggest calorie counts should be removed from menus — but she said they do need more context to be truly helpful. Advertisement 'Just because information is available doesn't mean it's useful,' she wrote. One fix Popovich suggested: pair calorie counts with visual tools like traffic light labels or overall nutrition scores — both already used in parts of Europe to make healthy choices easier. She also proposed adding reference points to show how much of a person's daily calorie intake a meal takes up — though that's not as simple as it sounds. Advertisement Daily calorie needs vary widely from person to person depending on factors such as age, sex, physical activity levels and overall health, making it tough to slap a one-size-fits-all number on the menu. Current US Dietary Guidelines recommend between 1,600 to 2,400 calories a day for women and 2,000 to 3,000 for men.
