<p><strong>Rosemont, ILL</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> US Foods has announced the winners of its 2012 Vendor of the Year Award Winners during a ceremony in Rosemont, Illinois. Custom Pak, has been named its Vendor of the In the Produce Category. Six companies out of over 3,000 vendors took home top honors and were named as the best US Foods suppliers, according to a press release. More than 60 US Foods divisions and support offices participate in the selection process.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Six companies were recognized for their superior performance different categories. As noted Custom Pak was awarded in the area of Produce; In Innovation, Stevison Ham was named; Easy to Do Business With honored Wells Enterprises; Non-foods, Beverage and Bakery named Handi-foil of America; Grocery and Dairy honored Cargill DSO and Patrick Cudahy welcomed the Center of the Plate award.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “This is one of the most important and enjoyable events we host each year because it recognizes success and excellence—that often elusive, always magical combination that only results from hard work, innovation and commitment,” said Pietro Satriano, chief merchandising officer, US Foods. “Our dedicated vendors deliver the products and services that make US Foods and our customers more successful. Congratulations to this year’s winners for setting the standard for quality and excellence in our industry.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The six category awards focused on variety of metrics, including sales growth, gross margin improvement, merchandising support, product quality, divisional sales support and logistics.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.usfoods.com/Food/SomethingGreat/JustLaunched.aspx" target="_new"> US Foods </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
