1930s & 1940s - Ushi & Yoken Teruya, and their nine children, grow and harvest cabbage, string beans and papaya at the family farm in Kailua. The Teruya family begins to help neighboring farmers transport and sell their produce throughout O’ahu.
Photo: The Teruya children working at the family farm in 1947.
1940s to 1970s - The truck farming business evolves into a small wholesale operation, called Honolulu Produce, on River Street in downtown Honolulu.
Photo: Billy, Yoken & Harold Teruya at Honolulu Produce in 1959
1979 - Harold Teruya, buys Armstrong Produce, located at the former Food Distribution Center in Kaka'ako and continues to grow the business on O’ahu.
Photo: Harold Teruya, and wife, Ethel, at Armstrong Produce in 1999.
1980s & 1990s - Armstrong Produce started supplying Maui with fresh produce in 1981 and formally expanded its operations in 1987, under the name of Kula Produce, a sister company, to service the growing Maui market.
Photo: Kula Produce employees in 1996
2005 - After 26 years in Kaka'ako, Armstrong Produce Honolulu moves into their new state-of-the-art facility in Mapunapuna, Honolulu's industrial district.
Photo: Armstrong Produce Honolulu's office in 2006
2006 - With the success of Kula Produce, Armstrong Produce expands into Hawaii Island, beginning Armstrong Produce Kona’s operations.
Photo: Armstrong Produce Kona's new warehouse groundbreaking in 2014
2016 - Armstrong Produce Kona's new state-of-the-art warehouse, complete with three banana ripening rooms opens.
Photo: Armstrong Produce Kona's new warehouse in 2016
2019 - Armstrong & Kula Produce proudly joined the Sysco family of companies, under the FreshPoint division. A historic moment for our company as we ensure the longevity of our company, expand our reach, and continue to take care of our associates.
Photo: Sysco & FreshPoint executive team in 2019