The Horton Fruit Co Inc.

The Horton Fruit Co Inc was started in 1946 founded by Albert G. Horton has become a leading re-packer, processor and full-line distributor of fruits and vegetables still family owned. The Company remains true to Mr. Horton’s commitment to quality, service and integrity. From value added customized packaging and private labeling, to the daily on time delivery of high quality produce. The Horton Fruit Company is located in Louisville, Kentucky.
 
The Horton Fruit Company is a nationally approved supplier to the leading retail and foodservice companies. For over 60 years, they have been a tomato and onion re-packer, and a processor of spinach, kale, coleslaw, bananas, avocados, pineapples and caramel apples. Their expertise includes performing customized and specialized packing and private labeling for retail and food service companies. The Horton Fruit Company’s HACCP program was designed and approved by a third-party food safety company and is audited several times a year. Food safety has always been, and remains, a top priority at their company.
 
Horton Fruit Company trucks deliver within a 500-mile radius around Louisville, KY. From 8 pallet refrigerated straight trucks to tractor-trailers, Horton logistics has the flexibility to handle many transportation needs. Horton Fruit has Nationwide Logistics services and is centrally located in the Midwest. Horton’s full time company drivers provide essential produce experience, and a continuously upgraded fleet of vehicles provides dependability for delivery satisfaction. Horton Fruit also operates a facility at the Louisville Produce Terminal servicing the wholesale trade and regional produce businesses. The terminal operates another fleet of company trucks dedicated to local deliveries.

Private labeling opportunities exist on tomatoes, onions, curly leaf spinach, candy apples, colored peppers, hot peppers, potatoes, coleslaw and cut pineapple. Horton Fruit is conveniently able to warehouse and distribute pallet to load quantities to many Midwest and Eastern destinations. Refrigerated trucks help keep the cold chain in tact by protecting the perishable product during delivery. Inspection and repack services are available to ensure orders are shipped accurately and in premium condition.
 
Horton Fruit offers on-line order processing capabilities to increase customer efficiency and satisfaction. With the past performance of the company in mind and the expertise and dedication of the management and staff the company is expected go to far greater heights in the near future.