Lakeside recognized again as one of SYSCO's top 100 suppliers

Manitowoc, WI February 18, 2009

Lakeside Foods was recognized as one of SYSCO's top suppliers for the third time in the last four years. Lakeside was one of 100 suppliers to receive this award from over 2,000 eligible companies with whom SYSCO purchases products and services. All winners were selected based on input from SYSCO's broadline distribution companies in the United States and Canada, and the company's corporate merchandising, sourcing, quality assurance, and supply chain departments.

'I am very happy and proud that SYSCO has again recognized us for our contributions to the success of their business,' said Dave Yanda, Lakeside's president and CEO. 'This award was earned by all of our people, working together, to consistently ensure that Lakeside provides the products SYSCO wants, when they want them. I'm appreciative to SYSCO for recognizing our good work and to our people for the extraordinary work they do, day in and day out.'

SYSCO is the largest foodservice marketing and distribution organization in North America. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2008, the company reported sales of $37.5 billion. SYSCO provides food and related products and services to approximately 400,000 restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other foodservice customers throughout the United States and Canada.

Lakeside Foods, founded in 1887, is a privately held, leading international food processor. It has headquarters in Manitowoc, WI, fifteen plants and eight distribution centers in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ohio, and employs an average of 1700 people. Lakeside produces a diverse line of nutritional food products including canned and frozen vegetables, canned dry beans (kidney, black, pork & beans, etc.), shelf stable meals, canned meats, organic products, non-dairy frozen dessert toppings, salsa, and other sauces. More information about Lakeside is available at www.lakesidefoods.com.