Basic American Foods

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Company Description

Basic American Foods is the largest Manufacturer of Dehydrated Potato Products in the United States.

Family owned and operated since 1933, Basic American Foods is a global leader in providing value-added, branded shelf stable potato and bean products to foodservice and retail.

Basic American Foods Brands include: Brilliant Beginnings®, Hungry Jack® (a licensed trademark of the JM Smucker Company); Idaho Spuds™ Natures Own® Potato Pearls® Premium Mashed Potatoes; Santiago® Golden Grill Russet™ Premium Hash Brown Potatoes; Potato Pearls EXCELR®; Quick-Start® Home Style Chili and Santiago® Refried and Seasoned Black Beans.

Product Types offered by this company

- Dehydrated Potato Products
- - Potato Flakes

News for this Company

February 15, 2022

WPVGA Honors Paul Miller with Hall of Fame Induction

Paul Miller of Paul Miller Farms, Inc., Hancock, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Hall of Fame at the industry’s annual awards banquet held February 9, 2022, in Stevens Point.

October 29, 2015

Bryan Reese appointed President and CEO of Basic American Foods

Basic American Foods announced that Bryan Reese will join the company on November 9, 2015 as its new president and chief executive officer.

February 26, 2013