ORLANDO, Fla. — Darden Restaurants recently announced that Simmons Foods, based in Siloam Springs, Ark., was named one of six "William B. Darden Distinguished Supplier Award" honorees for 2015.
The award, named for the company's late founder, recognizes suppliers who continuously exceed expectations by providing innovative products and services that contribute to the success of the company. This year, awards were presented at a dinner in Orlando on March 4.
"Partners like Simmons Foods make it possible for us to support our more than 1,500 restaurants nationwide on a daily basis," said Jim Lawrence, chief supply chain officer for. . .