EXHIBIT 15.1


August 20, 2002


Shareholders and Board of Directors of SYSCO Corporation:

We are aware of the  incorporation  by reference in the  Registration  Statement
(Form  S-4  No.  333-_____)  of  SYSCO  International  for the  registration  of
$200,000,000  6.10%  Notes of our  report  dated May 13,  2002  relating  to the
unaudited  consolidated  interim financial  statements of SYSCO Corporation that
are included in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2002.

Pursuant to Rule 436(c) of the  Securities Act of 1933, our report is not a part
of the Registration  Statement  prepared or certified by accountants  within the
meaning of Sections 7 or 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.

Very truly yours,

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG
ERNST & YOUNG

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