A legacy built on trust and service.
Since 1946, The Horton Fruit Company has remained family-owned and committed to serving produce customers with quality, service, and integrity.
A family-owned produce company from the start.
Albert Horton founded The Horton Fruit Company in Louisville in 1946. He knew the business from growing and packing to shipping and distribution, and he built the company around a single principle: take care of the customer and stand behind the produce. That hands-on approach set the standard for Horton's operations then, and it still guides the company today.
From 1946 to Now.
Albert Horton founded The Horton Fruit Company in 1946, and it has been family-owned and operated from the very beginning. In the early 1950s, he was a pioneer in the pre-packaging segment of the produce industry. His hands-on experience in growing, packing, shipping, and distributing produce across the country set the standards that still guide the company today.
Today, we at Horton Fruit remain 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, our customers can expect the very best. We handle every step of the produce supply chain from source to store, with multi-temp packing facilities in Louisville, Kentucky and Irving, Texas.
What Still Guides Horton Today.
Quality
Horton continues to focus on high-quality produce and dependable handling.
Service
The company’s history is built around serving customers with consistency and care.
Integrity
Horton remains committed to doing business the right way, with long-term relationships at the center.
The same standards that shaped Horton in 1946 still guide the company today: quality, service, integrity, and a commitment to serving customers better.
Work With a Produce Company Built Over Generations.
For decades, Horton has built its name around dependable produce, strong relationships, and a family commitment to quality service.