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A proven, reliable, trustworthy delivery company that takes what's best for your business to heart is what you want. And we're the guys.

Fast Facts

In an industry where dependability is everything, stores all over the country depend on Kunkel.

We Meet the Highest Standards

Certified and compliant

99.5% Arrival Rate

Backed by 24/7 Support

Family Owned and Operated

We know our vendors, drivers, shippers, and everyone we partner with

8 Key Services Areas and Growing

with Shipping Points Across the Country

75 Years of Experience

Bringing the Highest Quality Produce to You

How We Got Here. And Everywhere.

1951
The Kunkel Company was established in 1951 by Ed Kunkel. Initially it was a potato and onion brokerage in the Plymouth Building in downtown Minneapolis, which was in close proximity to the Rock Island Railroad. This was necessary because the customers would send the city trucks to the railroad yard to unload the railcars and bring it to their warehouses on First Avenue.
1975
Ken Comer purchased the company from Ed Kunkel and became an official Blue Book member of the Produce Alliance. They added tomato sales and moved the office to Hopkins, MN. Ken had to switch our operations from railcars to refrigerated truck transportation because they were clearing the railyard for construction on the Metrodome, which would go on to host the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins.
1985
Ed Morimoto and Mike Hansen started working at The Kunkel Company. Ed expanded sales to California, Nogales, and Florida.
1990
Ed Morimoto purchased The Kunkel Company from Ken Comer.
2003
The Kunkel Company made an ambitious decision to drastically change their business model. They moved to Eden Prairie, MN and built a warehouse for transfer and storage capabilities. Ed expanded sales to all fruits and vegetables from across the country, including imported items from different countries.
2012
Jon Morimoto and Tony Morimoto were hired to join the family business.
2013
The Kunkel Company acquired Minnesota Produce for their solidified CA vegetable business and vendor relationships within that area.
2023
Tony Morimoto and Jon Morimoto bought the company from Ed Morimoto. They look to continue their father's legacy and serve the Minnesota community with fresh produce for years to come.

Next Stop: You

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