Performance Food Group Company Richmond, Virginia Gentlemen: Re: Registration Statements Nos. 333-12223, 33-72400, 333-78229, 333-24679, 333-68877 and 333-48462 With respect to the subject registration statements, we acknowledge our awareness of the use therein of our report dated October 30, 2000 related to our reviews of interim financial information. Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, such report is not considered a part of a registration statement prepared or certified by an accountant or a report prepared or certified by an accountant within the meaning of sections 7 and 11 of the Act. Very truly yours, /s/ KPMG LLP Richmond, Virginia November 10, 2000