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.

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

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

Expansion of farming operations in Božice near Znojmo.

HORECA partner

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

Expanding

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

Petrol station Hortim

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

Branches in 5 cities

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

We also obtain ISO 9001 quality certificate.

We transport

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

* 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.

Company introduction

You know us as a provider of quality fresh food services. It has been a long time since our company was established and we have not rested on our laurels. We are constantly improving and looking for ways to get closer to our customers and understand their needs.

Today Hortim is a trading and logistics-service company with a strong transport and technology background. We provide services to international and domestic retail chains. We provide cross docking, city logistics, service providing and ripening bananas. Capacity of our storage and handling areas, specializing in refrigerated vegetables, fruits and related foods.

We are a member of the Total Produce Groups, one of the world’s largest suppliers of fresh produce. Total Produce is active in 26 countries, but services a lot more countries. Its distribution network reaches over 100 locations located around the world.

Hortim prefers to supply fresh fruit and vegetables from local production throughout the season. Outside the growing season on the domestic market, it uses the synergies of the international group Total Produce. The Total Produce Group cultivates, imports, packs, offers and distributes over 300 types of fruits and vegetables. The assortment includes a wide range of products. From the most common to the most exotic. Total Produce offers complete solutions and provides its services to retail, wholesale, e-commerce and gastro operations. Total Produce offers its customers comprehensive solutions to their needs, whether they include simple services or whole-category management.

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.