For Immediate Release
REINHART FOODSERVICE NAMES
2013 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
LAKE GENEVA, WI, June 7, 2013 – This week, Reinhart Foodservice, L.L.C. (Reinhart) named
U S Chemical Corporation as the 2013 Supplier of the Year at Reinhart’s Traditions Sales &
Merchandising Conference Supplier of the Year Awards Show. In addition to the Supplier of the
Year award, several awards were handed out to Reinhart’s supplier partners in an array of
categories. Supplier recipients were recognized for their commitment to quality, food safety and
innovation, as well as value they bring to Reinhart and its customers.
Reinhart Supplier of the Year Awards were presented to winners across 8 Category Awards and
6 Department Awards, as well as the 2013 Supplier of the Year Award. The winning suppliers
were selected by the leaders of Reinhart’s divisions from over 1,000 vendors based on
performance key metrics and alignment with Reinhart strategy. The entire list of recipients is as
follows:
Category Awards
• Center of the Plate – John Morrell
• Beverage – Leahy IFP
• Dairy – Cheese Merchants of America
• Non-Foods – U S Chemicals Corporation
• Frozen Foods – Rosina Food Products
• Grocery – Bay Valley Foods
• Produce – The Thomas Colace Company
• Seafood – Tampa Bay Fisheries
Department Awards
• Logistics – REMA Foods
• FSQA – Alpha Baking Company
• Innovation – Norpac
• E-Brands – Reser’s
• Business Friendliness – General Mills
• Manufacturer Brand – Georgia Pacific
Supplier of the Year Award
• Supplier of the Year – U S Chemical Corporation
John Roussel, Chief Executive Officer of Reinhart, said “We are proud of the partnerships we
are building across Reinhart and the support that our supplier partners continue to bring to our
sales initiatives. We recognize that in order for Reinhart to bring value to our operators, we
need to engage our vendors. The Supplier Awards recognize those vendors that throughout
2012 brought incremental value to our focus and embraced our strategies.”
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About Reinhart
Founded in 1972, Reinhart Foodservice, L.L.C. is one of the most progressive and efficient
broadline foodservice distributors in the United States. The company provides fresh produce,
proteins, ingredients, supplies and equipment to customers across the U.S. from 30 distribution
centers. Reinhart serves every segment of the food industry from independent and chain
restaurants to schools and healthcare facilities and is committed to the highest levels of
customer service, providing its customers with menu planning assistance, nutrition services
support, an extensive lending library, TRACS® Direct order entry and foodservice management
software and training, weekly specials and educational seminars. Reinhart’s original mission of
delivering exceptional high-quality products, personal service and value to its customers is
stronger than ever today. To learn more about Reinhart please visit www.RFSDelivers.com.