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Founded in 1939, Watson provides a wide range of products and services. It has a more than 85,000-square-foot facility. The company has various departments that include manufacturing, warehouse, analytical, and research and development departments. It has distribution warehouses in the United States and in several international locations. The company serves the food supplement manufacturing, beverages, bakery and pharmaceutical industries. Watson utilizes various special equipment that includes cryogenic grinders, oscillating granulators, sifters and dryers. Its capabilities include microencapsulation and melt granulation. The company offers specialty and prepared mixes, custom nutrient premixes, functional fibers and spray dried products. Watson is located in West Haven, Conn., and has a branch in Taylorville, Ill.

U.S. Foodservice is one of the largest broadline foodservice distributors in the United States. The company distributes food and related products to more than 250,000 customers. Its customers include restaurants, health care facilities, lodging establishments, cafeterias, schools and colleges. U.S. Foodservice markets and distributes more than 43,000 national, private-label and signature brand items. Brand names provided include Georgia Pacific, Bunge Foods, Chef Solutions, Lamb Weston, McCormick, Monarch, Nestle, Stouffer s, Rich s, Simplot, Solo Cup Company and Bellagio. The company employs nearly 30,000 food service professionals. The U.S. Foodservice corporate office is positioned between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. U.S. Foodservice has more than 100 distribution centers nationwide, including Norwich, Conn.