About us

Vision and mission

Our vision

To become a leader in the areas of production, distribution and service with fresh product on honest foundations.

Our vision for the future is clear. To provide quality logistics services in the field of refrigerated food. We want to become a leader to whom you can turn to with confidence. Our commitment to all our customers is increasing professionalism and continuous progress.

Our mission

We create a professional combination of fresh product with the taste and need of the consumer.

Our mission is maximizing expertise in selecting fresh produce and ensuring it reaches your table fresh.

Our story

Today, we are no longer just fruit and vegetables wholesaler. We grow, import, store, pack, ripen and deliver on time.

We provide comprehensive service in the field of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Today

Expansion, modernization, and automation of distribution capacities in Brno, emphasizing the use of technology for environmental conservation.

2021

Construction of a state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Senec with high-tech semi-automatic operations.

2020

HORECA partner

We acquire the subsidiary Abasto, s.r.o. in Mníšek pod Brdy, specializing in the HORECA segment.

2012

Expanding

We are expanding the Brno HQ by another 8,000 m2.

2006

Petrol station Hortim

We opened the Hortim petrol station, which you can still find on Kšírova 242 in Brno.

2003

Branches in 5 cities

The network of branches in Prague, Bratislava and Karlovy Vary is gradually expanding.

We also obtain ISO 9001 quality certificate.

2000

We transport

We established a subsidiary Cargo-Hortim, Ltd. for international and domestic transport and forwarding.

1996

* Hortim

Hortim-International, spol. s ro with international capital participation of the leading Dutch company De Groot is established. The company’s first offices were in Brno-Bohunice. The warehouse was located in Studenec, near Náměšť nad Oslavou.

Two years later we built a 3,000 m2 facility in Brno with state-of-the-art banana storage and ripening facilities.

1993

Company introduction

You know us as a provider of high-quality services in the fresh food sector. Since our company was founded, we have never rested on our laurels. We continuously improve and look for new ways to get closer to our customers and better understand their needs.

Today, Hortim is a commercial and logistics services company with strong transport and technological infrastructure. We provide services to international and domestic retail chains, as well as fruit and vegetable growers from the Czech Republic and abroad. Our services include cross-docking, city logistics, service provision and banana ripening. Our storage and handling facilities specialise in chilled fruit, vegetables and related food products.

Hortim prioritises the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables from domestic producers throughout the season. Outside the domestic growing season, we benefit from the international network and synergies of the Dole Group. The group grows, imports, packs, markets and distributes more than 1,000 varieties of fruit and vegetables, from everyday favourites to truly exotic products. Together, we provide comprehensive solutions and services to the retail, wholesale, e-commerce and foodservice sectors.

We are part of the DOLE group

114,000 Acres of production area

Cultivating in the most fertile regions globally to ensure freshness and quality.

11 Vessels

Global transportation infrastructure for safe product delivery worldwide.

250+ Facilities worldwide

Distribution, manufacturing, and warehousing centers to respond effectively to market demands.

37,400 Employees

A dedicated team passionate about providing top-quality fresh produce.

Industry Leader

Dole plc sets standards in the fresh produce industry, focusing on innovation, packaging, marketing, and sustainability.

Unrivaled supply chain

Globally positioned with local roots, offering a unique balance of global reach and local support through vertical integration.

Global reach and resources

Extensive infrastructure and grower partnerships worldwide, ensuring market responsiveness with 162 distribution and production centers, 75 packing plants, 12 cold storage facilities, and more.