Performance Food Group

Performance Food Group is a broadline food distributor, offering supply chain solutions via its Foodservice, Vistar, and Convenience segments. It distributes national and proprietary food products, leveraging advanced logistics and efficient routing for diverse clients. The operational model emphasizes quality control and continuous supply chain improvement, ensuring reliable delivery.

The company's origins trace to James Capers' 1885 grocery business, which later became Pocahontas Foods. Performance Food Group formally established in 1987, driven by a vision to unify a distributor network under one corporate entity. This strategic consolidation sought to build a robust enterprise with extensive support and market reach in food distribution.

Performance Food Group serves independent restaurants, national chains, vending operators, concessionaires, and convenience stores. Its mission focuses on ensuring client success by anticipating market trends and adapting service offerings. The company aims for industry leadership through continuous innovation in operations and customer service.