January 10, 2001
SYSCO Corporation:
We are aware that SYSCO Corporation has incorporated by reference into this
Registration Statement on Form S-4 its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
30, 2000, which includes our report dated November 10, 2000, covering the
unaudited interim financial information contained therein. Pursuant to
Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, this report is not considered a part
of the Registration Statement prepared or certified by our firm or a report
prepared or certified by our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the
Securities Act.
Very truly yours,
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP