Federal Trade Commission v. Sysco Corporation

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Amit P. Mehta, United States District Judge

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ... 14

BACKGROUND ... 15

I.The Foodservice Distribution Industry ...15

A. Overview ... 15

B. Channels of Foodservice Distribution ... 16

1. Broadline Distributors ... 16

2. Systems Distributors... 17

3. Specialty Distributors ... 18

4- Cask-and-Carry and Club Stores ... 18

C. Foodservice Distribution Customers ...18

1. Group Purchasing Organizations ... 18

2. Foodservice Management Companies ... 19

3. Hospitality Chains ... 19

4. Restaurant Chains ... 19

5. Government Agencies ... 20

6. “Street” Customers ... 20

II.Case…