Vistar Corp Acquires Original Brand Foods

DENVER, January 9, 2004

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Vistar Corporation, one of America's leading distributors of food products and related supplies to the Italian and Pizza market segments, today announced it has acquired the assets of Original Brand Foods of Atlanta, Inc.

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Original Brand Foods, in business since 1948, is a leading distributor in food products primarily to pizzerias, deli and Italian restaurants in the Atlanta region.

George Holm, president and chief executive officer of Vistar, said, "We are excited to build upon and strengthen our presence in these specialized channels of business. Original Brand Foods is well known and highly regarded for its quality products, services and its reputation with suppliers and customers. With the addition of its quality employee base, Original Brand Foods will significantly enhance Vistar's role in Atlanta and the Southeast. Together Vistar and Original Brand Foods will provide a vast array of product offerings to customers in these markets. The addition of Original Brand Foods will offer our committed foodservice and pizza suppliers great growth opportunities."

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