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Article: Vistar Corp. to acquire Five Star Distributors Inc. in Chicago.(Vending MARKETWATCH.COM: For Daily News Updates)
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- May 1, 2009
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Vistar Corp., a foodservice distributor to the vending-related and independent restaurant market segments owned by Performance Food Group, entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Five Star Distributors, Inc., a Chicago-based company. Five Star Distributors specializes in full-line vending and office coffee products in the Midwest region. The company also operates T.J. King, a cash-and-carry and bulk candy business.
George Holm, president and CEO of Performance Food Group, said in a prepared statement, "The strategy behind this acquisition is to significantly enhance our presence in the Midwest specialty market and grow by utilizing alternative ...
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