Columbus Craft Meats

About

Columbus Craft Meats stands as a distinguished artisanal food manufacturer based in Hayward, California, specializing in premium deli meats, charcuterie, and cured meat products. Founded in 1917 in San Francisco, this century-old company has built its reputation on traditional craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to quality under their motto of No Baloney. The company excels in producing an extensive range of premium meat products including slow-aged salami, artisanal charcuterie trios, gourmet deli meats, Italian specialties, and innovative paninos. Their manufacturing process emphasizes time-intensive preparation methods, utilizing whole cuts of premium pork, beef, chicken, and turkey rather than processed alternatives. Each product undergoes careful curing and slow-aging techniques that preserve traditional flavors while meeting modern food safety standards. Columbus Craft Meats differentiates itself through meticulous spice sourcing and blending, natural ingredient selection, and slow roasting processes that enhance flavor profiles. Their diverse product portfolio includes charcuterie tasting boards, snack trays, and craft nuts, catering to both retail and foodservice markets. The company maintains rigorous quality control throughout their manufacturing operations, combining heritage recipes with contemporary production capabilities. Their facility in Hayward serves as the hub for distributing premium cured meats and charcuterie products across multiple market segments, establishing Columbus Craft Meats as a trusted name in artisanal food manufacturing.