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Local Line is a partner of Sysco Marketplace, giving US farms and specialty producers direct access to chefs and foodservice operators without adding operational overhead.
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"Chefs come to Sysco Marketplace because they're looking for something they can't find in the standard catalog."
Sysco Marketplace is Sysco's curated digital platform where professional chefs and foodservice operators discover specialty, regional, and unique products beyond the traditional broadline assortment. It's the destination for chefs who want ingredients that make their menus stand out, not the same items every kitchen already uses.
Access is exclusive to Sysco customers. That means your products are placed in front of an active, verified base of professional chefs who are already purchasing through Sysco and actively exploring for something distinctive.
Sysco Marketplace prioritizes differentiated, specialty items. If your products are rare, regional, or unique, this channel is built for you.
Dry & Shelf-Stable
Packaged goods that ship reliably and stay fresh longer.
Frozen Specialty
Premium frozen items with a story chefs want on their menus.
Exotic & Specialty Meats
Unique proteins that set menus apart from the competition.
Foraged & Rare Produce
Seasonal, hard-to-source items with genuine culinary appeal.
Eligibility: This program is open to US-based farms and specialty food producers across all categories. Preference is given to unique, hard-to-find, and differentiated products, the more distinctive your offering, the stronger the fit. Alcohol products are not eligible. All applications are reviewed and approved by the Local Line team before listing.
From application to your first chef order in approximately five weeks.
Apply & Get Approved
Submit your application form. Our team reviews your application and responds within one week with an approval or next steps.
We Help You Set Up
Local Line works directly with you to build your Sysco price list: products, pricing, photos, shipping info, packaging, and required business documents.
Your Products Go Live
Approved listings go live on Sysco Marketplace in approximately four weeks, visible to hundreds of thousands of professional chefs.
Orders Come to You
Chef orders flow directly into your Local Line account. Accept within 24 hours, ship within 48, no new systems, no new processes.
Ship & Get Paid
Pack and ship direct to the chef using your preferred carrier. Receive payment via ACH on net-60 terms, predictable and streamlined.
Our pricing is designed to be as simple as the program itself.
One-Time Setup Fee
$250
Paid once to get started
Covers hands-on onboarding with our team to get your products configured, reviewed, and submitted to Sysco Marketplace.
Sales Fee
3%
Per order received through US Foods Direct
A small fee on orders generated through the channel. No monthly subscription required. Only pay when you sell.
US-based suppliers only · Alcohol not eligible · No Local Line plan upgrade required to participate
Sysco is the largest foodservice distributor in North America, serving customers coast to coast. Here's what the opportunity looks like.
Sysco serves customers across the US. Your products will be discoverable to a national base of professional buyers who are actively shopping for specialty and differentiated ingredients.
The more you promote your Sysco listing, through your social channels, newsletter, and existing buyers, the more visibility your products gain. Suppliers who actively market their listing see better results.
Sysco Marketplace works in parallel with your existing sales, your CSA, farmers market, and wholesale relationships continue unchanged. Your independence is protected.
Orders through Sysco Marketplace are not guaranteed and will vary based on product type, category demand, and listing visibility. This program is best suited as a growth channel alongside your existing sales, not a replacement for them.
This program is open to US-based farms and specialty food producers. Preference is given to unique, differentiated, and hard-to-find products: foraged mushrooms, exotic meats, rare sauces, or specialty grains. The more distinctive your offering, the stronger the fit. Alcohol products are not eligible. All applications are reviewed by Local Line before listing.
No, you don't need an existing Local Line account to apply. If approved, you'll join Local Line on a Base plan with no upgrade required. Our team will walk you through the setup process from start to finish.
After submitting your interest form, our team will follow up within 1–2 business days. Once you begin the setup process, product applications are reviewed by Sysco in approximately one week, and approved items go live within approximately four weeks.
You ship directly to the chef or foodservice operator, not to a Sysco distribution center. This keeps your fulfillment process simple and means you maintain control over how your products are packed and presented.
Our team works directly with you to configure your product listings, pricing, and photos, as well as your shipping details, packaging specifications, and required business documents such as food safety certificates and insurance. You're not on your own.
You'll receive payment via ACH directly from Local Line on net-60 terms. This is one of the faster payment timelines available across distributor partnership programs. No chasing invoices or dealing with individual buyers on payment.
All orders must be accepted within 24 hours of receipt and shipped within 48 hours of acceptance. Orders appear directly in your Local Line account — no new systems or processes to learn.
At this time, the Sysco Marketplace program is available to US-based suppliers only. We'll update this page if and when availability expands.
Submit your application and our team will follow up to walk you through everything. It takes about 10 minutes to get started.
