Sustainable
multicultural
produce solutions
for your business

At Latin Specialties, our passion for feeding real, fresh food to people is matched only by our commitment to our customers, growers and community. As a multigeneration family-owned company, we believe in the power of nurturing both the environment and the people who depend on it, striving to make a positive impact in every aspect of our business and society.

Year-Round,

Customized programs:

Retail – Food Service – Wholesale.

At Latin Specialties, we specialize in creating year-round, customized programs designed to meet the “specific produce” needs of our customers. Known for their diverse customer base and commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, our clients also prioritize the importance of food safety, surety of supply, competitive contract pricing, and the assurance of full and on-time deliveries to meet their high standards and consumer expectations efficiently.

Multicultural
produce experts

At Latin Specialties LLC, our expertise in multicultural produce is not merely a claim—it’s a steadfast commitment supported by decades of experience. We deeply understand the nuances of diverse food cultures and cater to them with precision, ensuring each fruit and vegetable we supply meets the cultural and culinary expectations of our diverse clientele. Our proficiency is rooted in multicultural products, and we have cultivated strong relationships with small and medium-sized growers in key growing regions globally. We assist our growers in meeting high standards of responsible farming practices and food safety, enabling our business partners to provide their customers with a reliable, year-round supply of produce.

One Item:
Many Presentations

Fresh, fresh cut, IQF, shelf stable.

From our base in Houston, Texas, our twin goals of minimizing food waste and providing your business with the most cost-effective produce solutions have crystallized into our guiding principle: One item, multiple presentations. The idea is to utilize every part of the crop, transforming the portion that might not meet retailer specifications into value-added products that enhance profits throughout the supply chain. Whether whole fresh, fresh-cut, frozen, pureed, or dehydrated, we achieve this through strict adherence to food safety, responsible sourcing, and sustainability. By partnering with small and medium-sized growers and copackers, we not only diversify our supply chain but also strengthen its resilience.

Mission Statement
for Latin Specialties LLC

At Latin Specialties, our mission is to be a leader in the sustainability of the produce industry by fostering supply chain diversity, partnering with small and medium-sized growers to bring fresh, sustainable produce directly to consumers, and reducing food waste to enhance price competitiveness. By reinvesting profits into our farms, we ensure the sustainability and prosperity of our farmers. Rooted in family values, innovation, and ethical practices, we strive to nourish communities while nurturing the environment.

The Latin Specialties Story

The produce industry is in our blood. Born into the fresh fruit and vegetable trade, we grew up learning the ins and outs of farming, selling, and distributing multicultural produce with our family in Mexico. Our story began in the 1960s when our father started farming strawberries and other produce in Michoacán, Mexico. Recognizing the opportunity to export Mexican produce to Europe to feed the recent waves of Indian and African immigrants there, he became one of the first to do so by air and later by steamship. Over the years, he built strong relationships with major produce distributors in Canada, England, France, the Netherlands, and Japan.

Mentored by our father, we traveled the world from a young age, absorbing the intricacies of the international produce business. In the 1990s, our family relocated to Houston to tap into the growing Hispanic market in the United States. These experiences ingrained the values of honesty, integrity, and hard work, which continue to guide our business philosophy today.

Founded in 2000, Latin Specialties has grown from these roots. We’ve evolved with the industry, heavily investing in technology, equipment, facility expansions, and certifications. This supports the small and medium-sized growers we work with, ensuring our customers receive corporate-sized efficiencies with family-style service.

Today, Latin Specialties is one of Texas’s most successful growers, processors, ripeners, and distributors of specialty produce. Based in Houston, we offer one-stop shopping for quality and specialty produce buyers. Our guiding principle, “One item, multiple presentations,” reflects our commitment to minimizing food waste and providing cost-effective produce solutions for your business. Whether whole fresh, fresh-cut, frozen, pureed, or shelf-stable, our products meet diverse needs while adhering to strict food safety, responsible sourcing, and sustainability standards.

Rooted in family values, innovation, and ethical practices, we continue to nourish communities while nurturing the environment, fulfilling the rising demand for diverse and multicultural produce. With long-standing roots and a commitment to cultivating relationships, Latin Specialties provides personalized specialty produce solutions for your business.