Crain Walnut Shelling, LP

Chuck’s deep knowledge of walnuts stems from his upbringing in rural Northern California, where he worked alongside his family at Crain Ranch, operated by his parents and brothers. Crain Ranch, doing business as Crain Marketing, Inc., is a leading in-shell walnut processing facility known worldwide for its bleached and naturally processed Hartley, Howard, and Chandler walnut varieties. The Crain family is among the largest growers and processors of English walnuts in California, with over 50 years of industry experience. Their strong family values and philosophy of self-financed growth have built a well-capitalized company with low overhead costs. Combining strategic financial planning, high operational efficiency, and state-of-the-art processing and packing facilities, Crain Walnut Shelling sources walnuts from over 500 independent growers to deliver quality products at competitive value. Committed to continuous improvement, CWS meets stringent global food safety standards and has held BRC certification since 2012, recently achieving Grade AA status. The company is also accredited as a Non-GMO Verified and Sustainably Grown Certified facility. This focus on quality and sustainability has expanded their market reach and strengthened distribution channels. As a result, CWS enjoys a diversified and loyal customer base grounded in trust and excellence.