B. Catalani, Inc

B. Catalani, Inc. dates back to As a young man, Blas Catalani was working for his father-in-law at Talerico Produce - Domestics and Tropical Fruit and Produce. With a true entrepreneurial spirit, Blas wanted to be the first distributor to bring lettuce to Texas by rail during the months lettuce could not be grown here. In 1914, B. Catalani Produce. was born, and became the first distributor to ship lettuce and other fresh fruits and vegetables on ice via rail from California, enabling his customers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables year round. For nearly a century, the family has been working hard to carry out B. Catalani’s vision of being the premier provider of fresh fruits and vegetables to the customers it serves. B. Catalani’s longevity in the produce industry has led to more accurate forecasts, and impressive buying power as a result of many long-term relationships with growers. We have an unwavering commitment to deliver the level of customer service our clients expect. It’s all a part of our effort to be the premier provider of fresh fruits and vegetables to the customers we serve.