About Us
Here at Crain of California, our team is passionate about bringing the thing we're nuts about to your doorstep! We want to make eating walnuts easier and more accessible to everyone. It can be difficult to eat healthily, but with Crain of California, snacking healthily is easier and more affordable than ever! We offer walnuts in a variety of forms to go in lunches, on your favorite foods or on the table for fresh cracking with the family.
In 1964, Charles and Alice Crain began planting their first
trees. Since then, with the help of their children: Chuck, Bill, Hal, and
Helen, they have continued to produce the highest quality walnuts in the
industry. After years of walnut growing, Alice, Charles, Bill, and Hal brought
their business into the walnut packing industry as C.R. Crain & Sons, Inc.
Shortly after establishing the business in the packing industry, Chuck founded
Crain Walnut Shelling, LP (specializing in shelled walnuts) and Helen began
managing Eco-Shell, Inc., processing all the byproduct material into earth
friendly products.
The Crain family comprises one of the largest growers and
processors of English Walnuts in California and has been actively involved in
the industry for almost 60 years. Their strong family values and philosophy for
self-financed growth has resulted in a well-capitalized structure with low
overhead costs. Between strategic financial planning, high efficiency,
state-of-the-art processing and packing facilities, and a supply base
delivering from over 500 independent walnut growers, the Crain brand is able to
provide the best valued quality products.
Recognized across the globe, the “Red” Crain brand is
synonymous with high quality standards. Our commitment to continued improvement
is illustrated by our ability to meet or exceed the stringent criteria of the
globally recognized food safety initiatives. This direction and focus have allowed
for the expansion of quality markets and the development of fluid distribution
channels which have created the solid foundation of the Crain companies’
diverse customer base. In 1964, Charles and Alice Crain began planting their first
trees. Since then, with the help of their children: Chuck, Bill, Hal, and
Helen, they have continued to produce the highest quality walnuts in the
industry. After years of walnut growing, Alice, Charles, Bill, and Hal brought
their business into the walnut packing industry as C.R. Crain & Sons, Inc.
Shortly after establishing the business in the packing industry, Chuck founded
Crain Walnut Shelling, LP (specializing in shelled walnuts) and Helen began
managing Eco-Shell, Inc., processing all the byproduct material into earth
friendly products.
The Crain family comprises one of the largest growers and
processors of English Walnuts in California and has been actively involved in
the industry for almost 60 years. Their strong family values and philosophy for
self-financed growth has resulted in a well-capitalized structure with low
overhead costs. Between strategic financial planning, high efficiency,
state-of-the-art processing and packing facilities, and a supply base
delivering from over 500 independent walnut growers, the Crain brand is able to
provide the best valued quality products.
Recognized across the globe, the “Red” Crain brand is
synonymous with high quality standards. Our commitment to continued improvement
is illustrated by our ability to meet or exceed the stringent criteria of the
globally recognized food safety initiatives. This direction and focus have allowed
for the expansion of quality markets and the development of fluid distribution
channels which have created the solid foundation of the Crain companies’
diverse customer base.