U.S. Foodservice Acquires Indianapolis-Based Midway Produce

ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Foodservice, one of America’s leading foodservice distributors, has purchased Midway Produce Inc., a prominent Indianapolis-based produce distributor serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, and other business and industry customers throughout central Indiana.

“We are very happy to be joining the U.S. Foodservice team. Their commitment to food safety, quality and customer service is unequalled in the industry and we are excited to bring Midway’s experience in the produce business to their customers.”

The acquisition will complement the U.S. Foodservice-Indianapolis division’s broad selection of fresh produce and enable more frequent deliveries to customers requiring specialty produce products. The acquisition will also provide Midway’s customers with access to U.S. Foodservice’s full line of national brand products and high-quality private label items.

Founded in 1999, Midway Produce is led by Harry Marx, who will serve as produce manager for U.S. Foodservice-Indianapolis. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“We are very pleased to welcome Harry Marx and his Midway Produce team to U.S. Foodservice-Indianapolis,” said Kurt Cummings, division president, U.S. Foodservice-Indianapolis. “Midway Produce has an excellent reputation for customer service and product offerings. Together, we will expand our fresh produce service to U.S. Foodservice customers and offer a wider range of food and related products to Midway’s customers.”

Harry Marx, former proprietor, Midway Produce, added, “We are very happy to be joining the U.S. Foodservice team. Their commitment to food safety, quality and customer service is unequalled in the industry and we are excited to bring Midway’s experience in the produce business to their customers.”

About U.S. Foodservice

U.S. Foodservice is one of America’s leading foodservice distributors, offering more than 350,000 national brand products and its own high-quality private label items, ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods. The company proudly employs approximately 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations nationwide. U.S. Foodservice provides the finest quality food and related products to more than 250,000 customers, including independent restaurants, government operations, healthcare and hospitality entities, educational institutions and prominent multi-unit restaurant companies. With approximately $19 billion in annualized revenue, the company is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and jointly owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Visit www.usfoodservice.com to discover more.