Metro Inc has announced the sale of its foodservice division, Distrago, as it looks to increase its focus on its core food stores.

In an announcement today (22 October), Metro said that it has sold the unit to Sysco Corporation for an unnamed sum. Metro said that the deal would not have a “material impact” on its financial results.

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The transaction is expected to close in mid-December and is subject to regulatory approval.

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