About Us

In A Nutshell is a family held and operated corporation with a dedicated and knowledgeable staff committed to your success. We have specialized in Nuts, Dried Fruit, Spices, Flavorings and Chocolate for over 35 years. We carefully choose quality products representing the best value for our customers. All our producers and growers must meet strict guidelines for quality, consistency and accountability.

Our goal is to provide the best in service and customer satisfaction! In addition to providing the highest quality products available at the most competitive prices in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, we make a great effort to support our customers in other important ways. Nutritional information, product application ideas, storage indications, market trends and current harvest information are available on most of our products. Our staff members strive to be knowledgeable about our products in order to better serve your company’s needs. Our free Bay Area deliveries, low minimum orders and informed staff make it a pleasure to do business with In A Nutshell.

Our sales staff will coordinate with your purchasing agent in order to streamline the ordering process according to your desires. Our salesperson can set up reminder calls, custom order sheets or standing orders to make ordering more convenient. United Parcel Service, ‘Will-Call’ and LTL carrier services are available in addition to our scheduled free deliveries to most areas in the Greater Bay Area.

In A Nutshell's office & warehouse are conveniently located in San Leandro, California. Our warehouse accommodates ramp, dock high or walk-in deliveries and will-call services. In A Nutshell’s posted warehouse hours are from 8:15 in the morning to 3:45 in the afternoon. Appointments before or after these times may be available upon request.

Our office hours are 8:00 in the morning to 4:00 in the afternoon. You may also access our website for useful information about our company policies, product listings, delivery schedules, storage guidelines, etc. We hope to hear from you soon.

Warm Regards,

Rob Grauer,
President & CEO


CALL US @ 888.NUTS.2.YOU !