Exhibit 23



                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

September 15, 2004


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements Form
S-3 (333-52897), Form S-4 (333-30050, 333-53510, 333-50842 and 333-98489) and
Form S-8 (33-10906, 2-76096, 33-45804, 33-45820, 333-01259, 333-01255,
333-01257, 333-27405, 333-66987, 333-49840 and 333-58276) of Sysco Corporation
of our report dated August 16, 2004 with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedules of Sysco Corporation included and/or incorporated by
reference in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended July 3, 2004.

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