2006 Supplier of the Year
Date: October 17, 2006
Tyson Foods named Ben E. Keith’s Supplier of the Year
Tyson Foods, Inc., leading manufacturer of poultry products, was named Ben E. Keith’s 2006 Supplier of the Year at the food distributor’s 24th Annual Supplier Appreciation Dinner held at the Ridglea Country Club. Wendy Davidson, Tyson’s Group Vice-President -Distribution Sales, accepted the award from Ben E. Keith Foods President Mike Roach. Tyson also won the Supplier of the Year in the Center of the Plate category.
Ben E. Keith, the nation’s eighth largest broadline foodservice distributor, chose winners in six categories from among its top suppliers. The process involved four ballots cast by both division and corporate management.
S.S.D.C., supplier of cleaning products, was chosen in the Non-Foods category. The Produce category winner was J. C. Combs Produce, while McCain’s USA took the Frozen Food category honors. Ventura Foods, LLC was the Grocery category winner. The Equipment & Supply winner was Rubbermaid Commercial Products.