Last year, Sysco acquired 50% stake in Mexico-based Pacific Star Foodservice, which provided it with access to distribution centers where the latter is the leading distributor. The company also announced the acquisition of Tannis Trading in Canada, which will allow it to expand sales in Canada. In Sep 2015, Sysco's wholly owned subsidiary, Guest Supply acquired Gilchrist & Soames, one of the leading luxury personal care amenity providers, which has a solid customer base in the hospitality industry.