Incorporated in 1946 as J.H. Honeycutt & Sons, our story began with a father and his sons delivering fresh produce from the back of a pickup truck.
As demand for fruits and vegetables increased in Chadbourn, North Carolina, John Henry Honeycutt, Sr. built a small building for the business next to his home - on the same land our facility sits today. His sons built homes for themselves on the same block, and soon that area of Holland Street was referred to as “Honeycutt Hill.”
For many years after John Sr. passed, his sons continued buying and delivering produce, and by 1980, the third generation — John III (Johnny) and Phil — became part-owners alongside their father, John Jr.
As the industry evolved, so did the business. By the early 1990s, J.H. Honeycutt & Sons (Honeycutt Produce) had shifted its focus toward serving foodservice customers, a move that set the stage for long-term growth. When John Jr. retired in 1995, Johnny and Phil became co-owners of the company, leading it well beyond its origins in local produce deliveries by pickup truck.
Since 1990, we’ve expanded our radius from 50 miles to roughly over 250 miles, serving the areas of North Carolina and South Carolina. We’ve grown our customer base from predominantly grocery stores to large foodservice institutions, including many national chains. To continue this momentum, we’ve added facilities, equipment, vehicles, and staff to exponentially increase our capacity to serve. After all, good service is doing more than the customer expects.
Today, Honeycutt Produce remains proudly family-owned and operated, led by Johnny’s children — Teresa and Jonathan. The business continues to uphold the same values and dedication to service that have guided us for nearly 80 years.