Sysco Acquires Hawaii-Based Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce
November 12, 2019
Sysco Corporation acquired Hawaii-based Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce, two sister fresh-produce wholesalers and distributors, which will operate as part of Sysco’s FreshPoint specialty produce division. The deal gives Sysco direct access to the Hawaiian market and expands FreshPoint’s local distribution capacity while retaining the acquired companies’ leadership and associates.
- Buyers
- Sysco Corporation, FreshPoint (a Sysco company)
- Targets
- Armstrong Produce, Kula Produce
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Hawaii, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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