Our Company
Bay Cities Produce Company was founded in 1947 by Albert Del Masso and has been managed by him and his son Steve ever since. Steve has been involved since he was 7 years old, accompanying his father on his daily produce route. Today Bay Cities Produce is owned by its employees, each of whom strive to preserve the company's rich heritage.
On February 26, 2006 we moved into our new 55,000 square foot facility in San Leandro. This is a state of the art facility dedicated to helping us provide the freshest products under the strictest of sanitary environments. Health and safety is always a top priority at Bay Cities Produce company.
Bay Cities exclusively services restaurants and institutions (clubs, hospitals, ships, etc.). We carry a full line of fresh, frozen, and prepared fruits and vegetables. We take pride in ourselves and our company. Our employees are here to serve you, and in time will come to know your special needs and expectations. You can actually talk to a human being 24 hours a day, to answer questions and take your orders. Special orders and deliveries can be arranged.
Employees at Bay Cities simply do not leave. Many of them have been here 20 to 30 years. Management and employees are a motivated team. We are fond of our employees and it shows in our commitment to serve our clients.
Our hallmark is that, if you have a special need, some exotic fruit or vegetable, perhaps an unusual fungi, chili, or herb, we will find it if it is available anywhere! Your order will be taken courteously and efficiently. Your special needs are noted and are delivered as close as humanly possible to your desires. If you have an emergency we will be there for you.
We are the largest exclusive restaurant purveyor in the Bay Area and we are that because we try harder and take pride in our work. If there were a 1929 Depression tomorrow, we wouldn't have to change a thing at Bay Cities. That's because we are still operating on the old fashioned principle that "The customer is what it's all about." It's not unusual for us to open an account and service it for 10, 20 or 30 years! Simply put, we care, and that's why, for almost sixty years, some of the finest restaurants and clubs in the Bay Area are still our clients. We invite you to please give us a try.