20 HEALTH & NUTRITION OF PRODUCTS As societal awareness around the connection between diet, food quality and human health increases, we have continuously expanded our portfolio of healthier food options, from certified organic, low-sodium, and low-sugar, to products free of all eight common food allergies. Our commitment to providing more product offerings with greater health and nutrition attributes is central to meeting changes in consumer preferences and shifting market trends. From food allergies to low-sodium diets to religious dietary needs, meeting the wide range of consumer product needs is always a challenge for our customers and the food industry. With 18% 3 of our business coming from products with distinct and certified dietary, health and sustainability- related claims, we recognize that providing inclusive and healthier options is essential to our long- term success as well as the long-term welfare of our customers and end consumers. As part of this effort, Vistar’s “Good to Go” Program supports the adoption of healthier diets and healthier snacking by providing greater access to nutritious alternatives. With more than 1,800 items to choose from, “Good To Go” is an easy way for our customers to find natural snack and beverage options. For a product to be included in “Good to Go”, it must be made with clean ingredients and possess at least one of the following attributes: • Organic • Non-GMO • Vegan • Gluten-Free • Zero Trans Fat • USDA School Approved To make the “Good to Go” Program possible, we partner with small, emerging health-conscious brands to distribute their products to a wide range of customers. In addition, in November 2020 PFG launched Green Origin™, a new exclusive brand consisting of plant-based protein products to provide additional options for vegan and flexitarian diets. Initial items include burgers, grinds, breakfast sausages and nuggets. These products are produced exclusively for PFG by Greenleaf Foods, which has a long history of pioneering and perfecting plant-based proteins. Many of the products are also vegan-certified, non-GMO-certified, soy-free, gluten-free and kosher. In March 2021, we added Green Origin™ Plant-based Pepperoni to our brand portfolio. Since pepperoni is the #1 pizza topping in the U.S., we are now providing this pleasing, plant-based version of pepperoni that is vegan, non-GMO-certified and does not contain artificial flavors or colors. As we look to 2030, we will be significantly expanding our selection of plant-based alternative proteins, milks and conventional snack alternatives. We will also partner with suppliers that leverage regenerative production practices to minimize the use of harmful synthetic pesticides and herbicides. 3 These figures account for all sales excluding Eby-Brown. The product label claims include reduced fat, low sodium, reduced sodium, lactose free, RBST free, probiotic, vegan, trans fat free, plant based, organic, shade grown, Humanely Raised, wild, free range, Fair Trade, Halal, Kosher, gluten-free, MSC certified
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