HUDSON — Ginsberg’s Foods, which began in 1909 as a grocery store and later grew into a regional food wholesale distributor, has been acquired by Sysco Corp., the food distribution giant.
Ginsberg’s is a fourth-generation, family-owned business. The current owner and president is John Bruise, whose mother, Food Network star Nancy Fuller, used to operate the business with husband David Ginsberg.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, although Ginsberg’s wrote a letter to customers explaining the move:
“Nancy and David will be looking forward to the next chapter in their life. John Bruise and the leadership team, as well as the friendly faces of our employees, will continue to be of service to you. We will be working diligently to ensure that there is minimal impact on your operations,” the company wrote. “Ginsberg’s Foods is incredibly grateful for the trust that you have placed in us over the years to deliver you superior service and products. Sysco is committed to nourishing our long-standing partnerships with the same exceptional service and dedication that has defined us for over 116 years.”
Ginsberg’s has about 300 employees in Columbia County, serving upstate New York and adjoining states. It has high-end brands that it sells exclusively in its territory.
Sysco, which has operations in Clifton Park, made $81 billion in its fiscal 2025. The company operates 337 distribution centers in 10 countries. It has 75,000 employees and 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025, which ended June 28, 2025.
The Times Union has reached out to Sysco for comment.
F. Michael Tucker, CEO of the Columbia Economic Development Corp., the county’s economic development arm, praised Ginsberg’s contribution to the county over the past two centuries.
“Their longstanding commitment to quality, community, and entrepreneurship has helped shape the economic and cultural fabric of Columbia County and the surrounding region,” Tucker said.