Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference of our reports dated August 27, 2012, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Sysco Corporation and subsidiaries included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Sysco Corporation for the year ended June 30, 2012, in the following registration statements and related prospectuses.

Sysco Corporation Form S-3	File No. 333-126199
Sysco Corporation Form S-3	File No. 333-179582
Sysco Corporation Form S-4	File No. 333-50842
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-147338
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 33-45820
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-01259
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-01255
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-66987
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-49840
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-58276
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-122947
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-129671
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-163189
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-163188
Sysco Corporation Form S-8	File No. 333-170660

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas

August 27, 2012