Otis McAllister Inc was stablished in 1892
by James Otis, Jr. and M. Hall McAllister III. Both men were members of two of San Francisco’s most influential families (James Otis Sr. Served as mayor in the 1880s while M. Hall McAllister served as President of the city’s Board of Supervisors)

The expanding world trade market
Together two friends created Otis McAllister & Co. to pursue the expanding world trade market, eventually opening offices around the world, including South America, Africa, Asia, the United States, and Canada. Since then, Otis McAllister has expanded its business into more than 100 countries, representing buyers and producers in all corners of the world.

Social Responsibility Initiative
Through our global network, Otis McAllister’s Social Responsibility Initiative is dedicated to supporting organizations that promote health and nutrition, education and social development for at-risk and underserved children and families worldwide. In fact, the company has contributed more than $2 million in food and donations around the globe in just the past ten years.

Oakland’s historic Rotunda Building
Located in downtown Oakland’s historic Rotunda Building, Otis McAllister provides a wide range of products and services to an ever growing and diversified client base that includes club stores, traditional and non-traditional retail, and food service worldwide.
A wide range of products
and services
A trusted partner in global logistics and trade
We provide a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified global client base which includes club stores, traditional and non-traditional retail, food service, and more. Otis McAllister additionally owns leading brands in rice, canned goods, and beverages. With offices all over the world, Otis McAllister is a trusted partner in global logistics and trade.
A trusted partner in global logistics and trade
We provide a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified global client base which includes club stores, traditional and non-traditional retail, food service, and more. Otis McAllister additionally owns leading brands in rice, canned goods, and beverages. With offices all over the world, Otis McAllister is a trusted partner in global logistics and trade.