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US Foods has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress across product innovation, operational efficiency and responsible sourcing as the foodservice distributor continues to integrate sustainability into its broader business strategy.
Sustainable Product Portfolio Continues to Drive Growth
US Foods says sustainability initiatives across product innovation, fleet efficiency, sourcing and workforce development are supporting business growth, customer demand and operational performance, with its sustainable product portfolio again generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue.
The company reported continued growth across its portfolio of products designed to meet customer demand for sustainability, health and local sourcing attributes, while also outlining investments aimed at reducing environmental impacts across its operations and supply chain.
According to US Foods Chair and CEO Dave Flitman, sustainability remains closely tied to business performance, customer relationships and long-term growth.
“I am proud of the progress we’ve made on our sustainability journey and how these efforts advance our broader business strategy,” said Dave Flitman, US Foods Chair of the Board and CEO.
Serve Good Portfolio Surpasses $1 Billion for Second Consecutive Year
A key highlight of the report is the continued growth of the company’s sustainability-focused product offerings.
US Foods now offers more than 5,000 local, sustainable and wellbeing-focused products through its Exclusive Brands portfolio. Its Serve Good® range, which includes products that are responsibly sourced, designed to reduce waste or help lower greenhouse gas emissions, generated more than $1 billion in annual revenue for the second consecutive year.
The company also reported 9% revenue growth from its Serve You® product line, which includes products made with simple ingredients, plant-forward options and certified gluten-free offerings.
Meanwhile, demand for locally sourced products remained strong, with more than 740,000 cases of seasonal produce delivered through the Serve Local® programme during 2025.
Responsible Sourcing Remains a Supply Chain Priority
Alongside product innovation, US Foods continued to advance responsible sourcing initiatives across its supply chain.
The company reported ongoing efforts to reduce deforestation risk within sourcing networks and said 88% of Exclusive Brands seafood volume was sourced in accordance with its Serve Good® or Progress Check® standards.
The report positions these initiatives as part of a broader effort to align product development with evolving customer expectations around sustainability and supply chain transparency.
Efficiency Initiatives Reduce Fuel Use and Energy Intensity
US Foods also highlighted operational improvements aimed at lowering emissions while supporting distribution efficiency.
Compared with its 2019 baseline, the company reduced fuel intensity by 7% and energy intensity by 4% on a per-case basis. It also drove 470,000 fewer miles despite delivering 8% more cases than in 2022.
Fleet electrification continued during the year, with the addition of 43 electric vehicles, bringing the company’s total EV fleet to 130 vehicles supported by 82 charging stations across its network.
Renewable energy generation also expanded, with company solar projects producing 10 million kWh of electricity during 2025.
Operational Excellence Delivers Business and Sustainability Benefits
US Foods Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dirk Locascio said sustainability initiatives are increasingly evaluated alongside broader business objectives, with a focus on market growth, operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
“Across the organization, we have aligned our sustainability initiatives in support of our business objectives to grow market share, reduce risk, and create long-term value,” said Dirk Locascio, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Locascio noted that sustainability-linked product offerings continue to create commercial value while efficiency initiatives have delivered measurable cost savings.
“The growth of this portfolio underscores that sustainability-linked products can contribute meaningfully to revenue, reputation, and customer experience,” he said.
The company also reported that facility energy management initiatives have reduced energy consumption by 22% since 2015, avoiding approximately $54 million in energy costs over the period.
Workforce Development and Community Investment
Beyond environmental initiatives, the report highlighted progress across workforce development and community engagement.
US Foods improved workplace injury and accident rates by 16% compared with 2024, filled 70% of leadership positions internally and delivered approximately 1.2 million hours of employee training.
The company also donated more than $12 million through products, volunteer time and financial contributions, while employee volunteer hours increased by 70% year-on-year.
This article was produced by the editorial team at Food & Beverage Outlook and published as part of the Outlook Publishing global network of B2B industry magazines.
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