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• Ranked as the highest-positioned Mexican company in the Food & Beverage sector in the list compiled by Newsweek and Statista.
• The ranking recognizes 1,000 companies across 20 countries that stand out for earning the trust of their key stakeholders.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grupo Bimbo, the world’s leading baking company, has been recognized in the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 ranking, compiled by Newsweek and Statista. The company ranked sixth globally in the Food & Beverage category, climbing 32 positions compared to 2025, when it ranked 38th. This result also makes Grupo Bimbo the highest-ranked Mexican company within the sector.

In this edition, the ranking recognizes 1,000 companies from 20 countries for the trust they generate among their key stakeholders. The results are organized across 23 industries, including Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Financial Services, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, and Real Estate.

For Grupo Bimbo, this achievement reflects the strong relationships it has built with consumers, associates, and investors, as well as the trust it inspires in the communities where it operates. It also recognizes a legacy founded on consistency, responsibility, and transparency.

This recognition adds to a track record supported by tangible environmental and social achievements. On the sustainability front, Grupo Bimbo has advanced regenerative agriculture practices across more than 500,000 hectares, achieved 100% renewable electricity and water replenishment in its operations, made 99% of its packaging recyclable, and operates more than 8,000 sustainable vehicles, including over 4,000 electric vehicles.

On the social side, the company has developed more than 270 Good Neighbor projects, benefiting over 1.7 million people. Additionally, Grupo Bimbo continues to strengthen its portfolio with more nutritious options: 48% of its sales come from products that meet or exceed optimal nutrition standards, and 100% of its daily-consumption portfolio is now free from artificial colors.

The Criteria Behind the International Recognition

The ranking evaluates trust in companies based on three core pillars:

• Customer trust
• Investor trust
• Employee trust

The methodology included the participation of more than 65,000 individuals across 20 countries, who completed approximately 200,000 company evaluations through an independent survey. The study was complemented by an analysis of public conversation based on more than 320,000 mentions collected from a variety of online information sources to assess public perception and sentiment toward companies. The final score combines 80% survey results and 20% public sentiment analysis.

The list includes publicly traded companies with revenues exceeding US$500 million and headquartered in one of the countries covered by the study.

For Grupo Bimbo, this recognition reflects a level of trust built consistently over more than 80 years of history. From its origins in Mexico to becoming a global company, Grupo Bimbo has maintained a long-term vision and a commitment to building lasting relationships with associates, consumers, investors, and communities. This trust is also the result of a people-centered culture that prioritizes well-being and continues to advance its Purpose of Nourishing a Better World.

About Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo is the leader and largest baking Company in the world and a relevant participant in snacks. It has a presence in 99 countries worldwide, operating directly in 39 and serving another 60 through strategic partnerships. Its operations span the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with 250 bakeries and snackeries, and more than 1,600 sales centers. With annual sales of over US$23 billion, the Company offers a diversified product portfolio, its main categories include sliced and artisan bread, buns & rolls, pastries, cakes, cookies, toasts, English muffins, bagels, tortillas & flatbreads, and salty snacks, among others. Grupo Bimbo operates one of the largest direct-store-delivery networks in the world, with more than 55,000 routes and over 152,000 associates. Its shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) under the ticker symbol BIMBO, and trade in the U.S. over-the-counter market through a Level 1 ADR under the ticker symbol BMBOY.

Grupo Bimbo Social Media: Sitio web | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | TikTok

Media contact:

Nina Negrin
Buchanan Public Relations
bbu@buchananpr.com

• Ranked as the highest-positioned Mexican company in the Food & Beverage sector in the list compiled by Newsweek and Statista.
• The ranking recognizes 1,000 companies across 20 countries that stand out for earning the trust of their key stakeholders.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grupo Bimbo, the world’s leading baking company, has been recognized in the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 ranking, compiled by Newsweek and Statista. The company ranked sixth globally in the Food & Beverage category, climbing 32 positions compared to 2025, when it ranked 38th. This result also makes Grupo Bimbo the highest-ranked Mexican company within the sector.

In this edition, the ranking recognizes 1,000 companies from 20 countries for the trust they generate among their key stakeholders. The results are organized across 23 industries, including Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Financial Services, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, and Real Estate.

For Grupo Bimbo, this achievement reflects the strong relationships it has built with consumers, associates, and investors, as well as the trust it inspires in the communities where it operates. It also recognizes a legacy founded on consistency, responsibility, and transparency.

This recognition adds to a track record supported by tangible environmental and social achievements. On the sustainability front, Grupo Bimbo has advanced regenerative agriculture practices across more than 500,000 hectares, achieved 100% renewable electricity and water replenishment in its operations, made 99% of its packaging recyclable, and operates more than 8,000 sustainable vehicles, including over 4,000 electric vehicles.

On the social side, the company has developed more than 270 Good Neighbor projects, benefiting over 1.7 million people. Additionally, Grupo Bimbo continues to strengthen its portfolio with more nutritious options: 48% of its sales come from products that meet or exceed optimal nutrition standards, and 100% of its daily-consumption portfolio is now free from artificial colors.

The Criteria Behind the International Recognition

The ranking evaluates trust in companies based on three core pillars:

• Customer trust
• Investor trust
• Employee trust

The methodology included the participation of more than 65,000 individuals across 20 countries, who completed approximately 200,000 company evaluations through an independent survey. The study was complemented by an analysis of public conversation based on more than 320,000 mentions collected from a variety of online information sources to assess public perception and sentiment toward companies. The final score combines 80% survey results and 20% public sentiment analysis.

The list includes publicly traded companies with revenues exceeding US$500 million and headquartered in one of the countries covered by the study.

For Grupo Bimbo, this recognition reflects a level of trust built consistently over more than 80 years of history. From its origins in Mexico to becoming a global company, Grupo Bimbo has maintained a long-term vision and a commitment to building lasting relationships with associates, consumers, investors, and communities. This trust is also the result of a people-centered culture that prioritizes well-being and continues to advance its Purpose of Nourishing a Better World.

About Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo is the leader and largest baking Company in the world and a relevant participant in snacks. It has a presence in 99 countries worldwide, operating directly in 39 and serving another 60 through strategic partnerships. Its operations span the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with 250 bakeries and snackeries, and more than 1,600 sales centers. With annual sales of over US$23 billion, the Company offers a diversified product portfolio, its main categories include sliced and artisan bread, buns & rolls, pastries, cakes, cookies, toasts, English muffins, bagels, tortillas & flatbreads, and salty snacks, among others. Grupo Bimbo operates one of the largest direct-store-delivery networks in the world, with more than 55,000 routes and over 152,000 associates. Its shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) under the ticker symbol BIMBO, and trade in the U.S. over-the-counter market through a Level 1 ADR under the ticker symbol BMBOY.

Grupo Bimbo Social Media: Sitio web | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | TikTok

Media contact:

Nina Negrin
Buchanan Public Relations
bbu@buchananpr.com

Milwaukee, WI, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WEYCO Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WEYS), a global marketer of footwear, plans to announce third quarter 2026 financial results after the close on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.  Additionally, Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr., Chairman and CEO, will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results in more detail.

To participate in the call, you will first need to pre-register online. Pre-registration takes only a few minutes and you may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time. To pre-register, please go to: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI848ca1b1750c4cf39796a8f3b93fc1a7. The pre-registration process will provide the conference call phone number and a passcode required to enter the call.

A replay will be available for one year beginning about two hours after the completion of the call at the following webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/s6dttjz4. Alternatively, the replay will be available by visiting the investor relations section of Weyco Group’s website at www.weycogroup.com.

Weyco Group, Inc. designs and markets quality and innovative footwear principally for men, but also for women and children, under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including: Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, and BOGS. The Company’s products can be found in leading footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as on e-commerce websites worldwide. Weyco Group also operates Florsheim concept stores in the United States and Australia, as well as in a variety of international markets.

CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact
Judy Anderson (414) 908-1833
Investor.Relations@WeycoGroup.com

Milwaukee, WI, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WEYCO Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WEYS), a global marketer of footwear, plans to announce third quarter 2026 financial results after the close on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.  Additionally, Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr., Chairman and CEO, will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results in more detail.

To participate in the call, you will first need to pre-register online. Pre-registration takes only a few minutes and you may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time. To pre-register, please go to: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI848ca1b1750c4cf39796a8f3b93fc1a7. The pre-registration process will provide the conference call phone number and a passcode required to enter the call.

A replay will be available for one year beginning about two hours after the completion of the call at the following webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/s6dttjz4. Alternatively, the replay will be available by visiting the investor relations section of Weyco Group’s website at www.weycogroup.com.

Weyco Group, Inc. designs and markets quality and innovative footwear principally for men, but also for women and children, under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including: Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, and BOGS. The Company’s products can be found in leading footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as on e-commerce websites worldwide. Weyco Group also operates Florsheim concept stores in the United States and Australia, as well as in a variety of international markets.

CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact
Judy Anderson (414) 908-1833
Investor.Relations@WeycoGroup.com

MONTREAL, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (TSXV: CDPR) OTCQX CDPMF) (BVL: CDPR) (“CDPR” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”), held on September 30, 2026.

A total of 345,835,894 common shares, representing 52.06% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date, were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting.

All matters submitted to shareholders for approval were approved, namely the election of each director nominee with at least 85% of the votes cast in favour and the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as the Company’s independent auditors with 100% of the votes cast in favour.

Election of Directors

Shareholders elected the following eight directors to the Company’s Board of Directors: John G. Booth, René Branchaud, John S. Carr, Guy Goulet, Frank Hodgson, Manuel Lizandro Rodriguez, Lara J.T. Smith and Steven Zadka.

Steven Zadka, Executive Chairman and Director, commented: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Pyers Griffith, who did not stand for re-election, for his valuable contributions and insights during his tenure as a director. We look forward to his continued contribution to the Company as Chief Strategy Officer.”

Cerro de Pasco Resources

Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. is focused on developing its 100%-owned El Metalurgista mining concession in central Peru, which hosts silver-rich tailings and stockpiles accumulated over more than a century of mining in one of the most prolific polymetallic districts in the Americas. The Company’s strategy is to reprocess historic mining waste to recover value while addressing the long-term environmental liabilities associated with these tailings.

For more information, please visit www.pascoresources.com.

Further Information

Donna Yoshimatsu, VP Investor Relations
Mobile: +1 416-722-2456
dyoshi@pascoresources.com 

“Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.”

This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.

MONTREAL, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (TSXV: CDPR) OTCQX CDPMF) (BVL: CDPR) (“CDPR” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”), held on September 30, 2026.

A total of 345,835,894 common shares, representing 52.06% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date, were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting.

All matters submitted to shareholders for approval were approved, namely the election of each director nominee with at least 85% of the votes cast in favour and the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as the Company’s independent auditors with 100% of the votes cast in favour.

Election of Directors

Shareholders elected the following eight directors to the Company’s Board of Directors: John G. Booth, René Branchaud, John S. Carr, Guy Goulet, Frank Hodgson, Manuel Lizandro Rodriguez, Lara J.T. Smith and Steven Zadka.

Steven Zadka, Executive Chairman and Director, commented: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Pyers Griffith, who did not stand for re-election, for his valuable contributions and insights during his tenure as a director. We look forward to his continued contribution to the Company as Chief Strategy Officer.”

Cerro de Pasco Resources

Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. is focused on developing its 100%-owned El Metalurgista mining concession in central Peru, which hosts silver-rich tailings and stockpiles accumulated over more than a century of mining in one of the most prolific polymetallic districts in the Americas. The Company’s strategy is to reprocess historic mining waste to recover value while addressing the long-term environmental liabilities associated with these tailings.

For more information, please visit www.pascoresources.com.

Further Information

Donna Yoshimatsu, VP Investor Relations
Mobile: +1 416-722-2456
dyoshi@pascoresources.com 

“Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.”

This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Biofuels, Inc. (OTCQB: BIOF).

Blue Biofuels, Inc. is pleased to announce the publication of a new independent research report by Harbinger Research, LLC, providing an in-depth analysis of the Company, its patented Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology, and its path toward commercial production.

The report, “Patented Cellulosic Fuel Technology Is Advancing from Pilot Development Toward Full Commercial Production,” was prepared by Brian R. Connell, CFA, Senior Research Analyst at Harbinger Research.

The report examines Blue Biofuels’ progress as the Company advances from pilot development and Department of Energy-supported scale-up toward integrated demonstration, commercial engineering, project financing, and ultimately commercial construction. It also provides an overview of the growing market for cellulosic ethanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

A key focus of the report is Blue Biofuels’ patented CTS process, the high efficiency and the generous availability of local feedstock.

Please read more about all the factors showing the cost leadership, feedstock availability and progress towards commercial production in the report.

The Full Harbinger Research Report can be viewed on this link

About Blue Biofuels, Inc.

Blue Biofuels is based in Florida and has the goal to produce biofuels through its patented Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology and its licensed Vertimass technology as well as in VertiBlue Fuels, LLC, its 50:50 joint venture with Vertimass. CTS is a sustainable, and renewable green energy system with the potential to achieve a near-zero carbon footprint. The CTS process can convert cellulose from virtually any plant material – grasses, forestry products, and agricultural waste such as sugarcane bagasse and wheat straw — into sugars that are subsequently processed into biofuels, such as ethanol and, through the Vertimass Process, into sustainable aviation fuel.

The CTS process is a patented and proprietary technology wholly owned by Blue Biofuels. Blue Biofuels’ CTS technology represents significant progress in renewable energy, offering a sustainable solution that reduces reliance on food crops for ethanol production. By utilizing abundant and renewable biomass sources such as king grass, sugar cane bagasse, and corn stover, the company is positioned to contribute meaningfully to the global transition toward cleaner energy. This versatility allows the company to take advantage of feedstock variability in different locations around the US and the world.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The words “believes”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “continue”, “seeks”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, “estimates”, or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company cannot assure you that the projected results or events will be achieved.

Contact:
Ben Slager, CEO and Chairman
Ben@Bluebiofuels.com
Anthony Santelli, CFO
Anthony@Bluebiofuels.com

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Biofuels, Inc. (OTCQB: BIOF).

Blue Biofuels, Inc. is pleased to announce the publication of a new independent research report by Harbinger Research, LLC, providing an in-depth analysis of the Company, its patented Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology, and its path toward commercial production.

The report, “Patented Cellulosic Fuel Technology Is Advancing from Pilot Development Toward Full Commercial Production,” was prepared by Brian R. Connell, CFA, Senior Research Analyst at Harbinger Research.

The report examines Blue Biofuels’ progress as the Company advances from pilot development and Department of Energy-supported scale-up toward integrated demonstration, commercial engineering, project financing, and ultimately commercial construction. It also provides an overview of the growing market for cellulosic ethanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

A key focus of the report is Blue Biofuels’ patented CTS process, the high efficiency and the generous availability of local feedstock.

Please read more about all the factors showing the cost leadership, feedstock availability and progress towards commercial production in the report.

The Full Harbinger Research Report can be viewed on this link

About Blue Biofuels, Inc.

Blue Biofuels is based in Florida and has the goal to produce biofuels through its patented Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology and its licensed Vertimass technology as well as in VertiBlue Fuels, LLC, its 50:50 joint venture with Vertimass. CTS is a sustainable, and renewable green energy system with the potential to achieve a near-zero carbon footprint. The CTS process can convert cellulose from virtually any plant material – grasses, forestry products, and agricultural waste such as sugarcane bagasse and wheat straw — into sugars that are subsequently processed into biofuels, such as ethanol and, through the Vertimass Process, into sustainable aviation fuel.

The CTS process is a patented and proprietary technology wholly owned by Blue Biofuels. Blue Biofuels’ CTS technology represents significant progress in renewable energy, offering a sustainable solution that reduces reliance on food crops for ethanol production. By utilizing abundant and renewable biomass sources such as king grass, sugar cane bagasse, and corn stover, the company is positioned to contribute meaningfully to the global transition toward cleaner energy. This versatility allows the company to take advantage of feedstock variability in different locations around the US and the world.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The words “believes”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “continue”, “seeks”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, “estimates”, or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company cannot assure you that the projected results or events will be achieved.

Contact:
Ben Slager, CEO and Chairman
Ben@Bluebiofuels.com
Anthony Santelli, CFO
Anthony@Bluebiofuels.com

Recognition celebrates Sysco’s longstanding support of Southern Smoke Foundation and its mission to care for food and beverage industry workers

HOUSTON, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation, the global leader in foodservice distribution, is honored to announce it has been named a 2026 recipient of the Southern Smoke Foundation Hall of Flame Award, recognizing the company’s longstanding support of food and beverage industry workers through financial contributions and product donations.

Southern Smoke Foundation works to create a healthier and more sustainable food and beverage industry by providing emergency relief funding and access to mental health services for industry workers. The award recognizes Sysco’s financial and product donations that help fund emergency relief and expand access to mental health services for hospitality workers across the food and beverage industry.

“Sysco is honored to receive this recognition from Southern Smoke Foundation and proud to stand alongside them as they care for the people who make our industry what it is,” said April Love, Sysco’s vice president, chief inclusion & community impact officer. “This partnership is a meaningful expression of our Purpose of Connecting the World to Share Food and Care for One Another, and we’re grateful to support an organization that shows up for food and beverage workers when they need it most.”

Sysco was honored Saturday evening at the annual Southern Smoke Festival in Houston, where the foundation brings together chefs, restaurants, partners and supporters to raise funds and awareness for their mission.

“We established the SSF Hall of Flame Award in 2022 to recognize corporate partners and individuals who have contributed in a meaningful way to our organization,” said Lindsey Brown, executive director and co-founder of the James Beard award-winning Southern Smoke Foundation. “Sysco has been such a large supporter of SSF for years—both financially and with product donations—that we’re so happy to honor them as one of our Hall of Flame recipients this year.”

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates 333 distribution centers, in 10 countries, with 75,000 colleagues serving approximately 670,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $84 billion in fiscal year 2026 that ended June 27, 2026.

As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions.

For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

Follow us:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sysco/
https://www.instagram.com/syscofoodie/
https://www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods
https://x.com/Sysco

ABOUT SOUTHERN SMOKE FOUNDATION

Founded in 2015 by award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and Executive Director Lindsey Brown, Southern Smoke Foundation provides access to no-cost mental health services through its program, Behind You, and emergency relief funding to food and beverage (F+B) workers nationwide. This includes restaurant, bar, and cafe workers; farmers and ranchers; winemakers, distillers, and brewers; and anyone in the industry faced with financial hardship because of a medical emergency, accident, or other unforeseen incident.

Since 2017, the James Beard Foundation Impact Award-winning organization has provided more than $16.9M in emergency relief funds to F&B workers facing crises, and since 2020, has provided access to more than 12,600 no-cost counseling sessions to F+B workers across 14 states and Washington D.C. To support Southern Smoke Foundation or to apply for assistance, visit southernsmoke.org.

For more information contact:
                 
Media Contact
Ramit Plushnick-Masti
Ramit.Masti@sysco.com
713-703-4898

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
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Recognition celebrates Sysco’s longstanding support of Southern Smoke Foundation and its mission to care for food and beverage industry workers

HOUSTON, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation, the global leader in foodservice distribution, is honored to announce it has been named a 2026 recipient of the Southern Smoke Foundation Hall of Flame Award, recognizing the company’s longstanding support of food and beverage industry workers through financial contributions and product donations.

Southern Smoke Foundation works to create a healthier and more sustainable food and beverage industry by providing emergency relief funding and access to mental health services for industry workers. The award recognizes Sysco’s financial and product donations that help fund emergency relief and expand access to mental health services for hospitality workers across the food and beverage industry.

“Sysco is honored to receive this recognition from Southern Smoke Foundation and proud to stand alongside them as they care for the people who make our industry what it is,” said April Love, Sysco’s vice president, chief inclusion & community impact officer. “This partnership is a meaningful expression of our Purpose of Connecting the World to Share Food and Care for One Another, and we’re grateful to support an organization that shows up for food and beverage workers when they need it most.”

Sysco was honored Saturday evening at the annual Southern Smoke Festival in Houston, where the foundation brings together chefs, restaurants, partners and supporters to raise funds and awareness for their mission.

“We established the SSF Hall of Flame Award in 2022 to recognize corporate partners and individuals who have contributed in a meaningful way to our organization,” said Lindsey Brown, executive director and co-founder of the James Beard award-winning Southern Smoke Foundation. “Sysco has been such a large supporter of SSF for years—both financially and with product donations—that we’re so happy to honor them as one of our Hall of Flame recipients this year.”

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates 333 distribution centers, in 10 countries, with 75,000 colleagues serving approximately 670,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $84 billion in fiscal year 2026 that ended June 27, 2026.

As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions.

For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

Follow us:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sysco/
https://www.instagram.com/syscofoodie/
https://www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods
https://x.com/Sysco

ABOUT SOUTHERN SMOKE FOUNDATION

Founded in 2015 by award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and Executive Director Lindsey Brown, Southern Smoke Foundation provides access to no-cost mental health services through its program, Behind You, and emergency relief funding to food and beverage (F+B) workers nationwide. This includes restaurant, bar, and cafe workers; farmers and ranchers; winemakers, distillers, and brewers; and anyone in the industry faced with financial hardship because of a medical emergency, accident, or other unforeseen incident.

Since 2017, the James Beard Foundation Impact Award-winning organization has provided more than $16.9M in emergency relief funds to F&B workers facing crises, and since 2020, has provided access to more than 12,600 no-cost counseling sessions to F+B workers across 14 states and Washington D.C. To support Southern Smoke Foundation or to apply for assistance, visit southernsmoke.org.

For more information contact:
                 
Media Contact
Ramit Plushnick-Masti
Ramit.Masti@sysco.com
713-703-4898

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/50c111ca-e111-460e-ad5f-5b792a7c0aba
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b743034b-c4f1-4b1d-8530-8eed6b9a4375
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