DALLAS, TX - A well-known figure in the produce industry, Tommy Wilkins has more than 40 years of experience in produce. His most recent role is with Horton Fruit Company, where he will act as the company’s Director of Sales and Business Development at its newly established location in Dallas, Texas.
“We’re taking a company that’s had a lot of success with its customer-centric philosophy in the Midwest and Southeast and introducing that to a region that’s exploding with growth, all supported with our own in-house trucking operation, First Call Logistics,” Wilkins noted.
For over 75 years, Horton Fruit has been operating in the eastern United States, but with Wilkins at the helm of this Dallas division, the company will be able to support the surrounding region’s grocery, retail, and foodservice industries as a key sourcing, packing, conditioning, and distribution point for perishable goods.
“Our expansion into Dallas is an opportunity to move closer to the source for much of our product menu, which originates in Mexico,” stated Mike Wise, President. “No one knows the Mexico/Texas trading corridor better than Tommy, and we are thrilled to have him further develop our supplier and customer relations in that region.”
According to a press release, Horton Fruit Company has focused on strong customer relationships to guide its multifaceted fruit and vegetable solutions. 
As these customer needs have evolved to include dedicated growing operations, sourcing, packing, ripening, and distribution, Wilkins folds in his expertise to bring it all to Dallas.
This is an exciting moment for the company, and we wish Tommy Wilkins the best of luck in his new endeavor!
