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http://www.dilgardfoods.comTo become the largest independent foodservice distribution network requires long-term strategic planning, distributor principals who recognize the advantages of group membership, the right mix of products and a supplier community dedicated to providing our members and their customers products of the highest quality and utility. UniPro Foodservice is a result of an evolutionary process that has occurred over the years, led by industry professionals who had the vision to create an organization united in its mission and fully integrated in its resources. A deliberate course of action was implemented, combining many of the industryÂ’s most powerful buying groups to create a distributor cooperative that boasts over 800 members with over 900 locations serving more than 800,000 operators in all segments of the foodservice industry. The following timeline will chronicle the events that led to the creation of UniPro Foodservice, Inc. as it is today: 1957 - In the earliest years of the foodservice industry, Nifda labels are introduced and include Nifda® Prime Pak, Nifda® and Chef Pak®. 1966 - A new buying group, CODE, Inc., enters the foodservice arena, marketing the Code® Elite, Code® Regal, and Code® Majestic labels. 1966 - Foodservice operators are also introduced to the North American label. 1966 - Activity continues as the Nugget organization is founded and the Nugget label is introduced. 1986 - CODE, Inc. assumes distribution rights of the (now defunct) EmbassyÂ’s Lucky Boy label; changes name to EMCO Foodservice, Inc. to better represent their label offerings. 1988 - Nifda and North American merge to become ComSource. 1988 - The North American label is redesigned and launched as the ComSource® Medallion, ComSource® Merit, and ComSource® Traditional labels. 1996 - EMCO Foodservice, Inc. and ComSource merge to become UniPro Foodservice, Inc. 1999 - Nugget changes its name to Premier Foodservice Group. 2002 - UniPro Foodservice, Inc. and Premier Foodservice Group merge to create an organization with more than 300 member companies. Organization retains the UniPro Foodservice, Inc. corporate identity. 2009 - UniPro Foodservice, Inc. and Performance Food Group merge to become the largest foodservice distribution cooperative in the United States. The organization now comprises over 800 member companies and $60 billion in buying power. Organization retains the UniPro Foodservice, Inc. corporate identity.
