Superior Service + Consistent Quality = Unbeatable Value.
C&L Produce is a local family owned and operated wholesale produce company located in the Oakland produce market near Jack London Square. C&L has been a part of this historic produce market since operations began in 1949. Yes, this means we have been delivering fresh produce to the greater Bay Area for over 70 years! We provide the highest quality fruits and vegetables, along with a variety of other food service items such as dairy, artisan cheeses, tortillas, fresh juice, spices, grains, vinegar, micro greens and much more. Taking pride in our quality and service has allowed for three generations of superior family-operated services to benefit our Bay Area community.
Utilizing C & L for your produce needs has several unique benefits, some of which include custom cuts of fruits and vegetables, seasonal education through our weekly produce market reports, and individualized service as our valued customer. We continually strive to build lasting relationships with our customers by providing premium local produce at great prices with the best service available. Contact us today to learn more about what C & L can do for you!
Produce Buyer’s Seasonal Report
Weekly Produce Market Update
Local tomato season is ramping up quickly, and the quality has been outstanding. We’re seeing beautiful product from Terra Firma and Coke Farms. Both are producing a great mix of colors, sizes, and plentiful volume. Terra Firma’s Early Girl tomatoes are also arriving with excellent flavor, an absolute must use item this time of year. Baby mixed cherry tomatoes and other single pack varieties are available now as well. Durst Farms has begun harvesting the baby tomatoes and several more of our favorite local growers are expected to start picking this weekend. Safe to say local tomato season has officially arrived!
Local squash continues to be very strong with both organic and conventional options available. Zucchini and yellow crookneck squash are showing excellent quality, and we also have a beautiful mixed squash box in stock featuring unique shapes and colors for seasonal menu inspiration.
Brentwood grown corn remains one of the highlights of the market. We’re welcoming organic bi-color corn this week as a substitute for yellow corn. Yellow corn supplies have been a little short recently but inventories are expected to rebound after the weekend harvests.
Blue Lake beans continue to impress with great tenderness, color, and flavor. Painted Serpent cucumbers and Lemon cucumbers are also in strong supply and are perfect additions to summer menus.
Last but not least, we’d like to reintroduce Baby Cauliflowerlini. Similar to broccolini in appearance and versatility, it offers the mild, sweet flavor and attractive look of cauliflower in a unique baby format.
Looking ahead, keep an eye out for more local melons and peppers arriving soon as summer production continues to build throughout Northern California.
Please email us at sales@clproduce.com or call us at 510-893-9010 for more information.
Specialty Items
Not only do we offer a wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables here at C & L Produce, but also useful fresh food service items such as milk products, cheese, eggs, butter, nuts, legumes, grains, freshly squeezed juices, and tortillas for your convenience. Check out our Specialty Items section towards the bottom of the Fresh Produce page for more details on what we have to offer!
Processed Fruits and Vegetables
Need your fruits or vegetables diced or sliced but don’t seem to have the time or help to make it happen? Let C & L Produce take care of it for you! We can freshly prepare and customize any product and deliver to your restaurant sealed and ready to use. Popular produce items we process include onions, lettuces, fruit salads, carrots, celery, green beans, potatoes, squash, and much more. Our processing room offers your operation a professional solution to time consuming tasks. Please inquire for a sample!
