Basic American Foods

Basic American Foods

Company type	Private
Industry	Food processing
Founded	1933
Founder	Otis S. Williams
Key people	Loren Kimura (CEO)
Products	Dehydrated potatoes, Beans
Number of employees	1,500

Basic American Foods is a privately held food processing company headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. The company specializes in the production of dehydrated potatoes and beans. It was founded in 1933 by Otis S. Williams.

History

Basic American Foods was established in 1933 by Otis S. Williams in San Francisco, California. The company initially focused on producing dehydrated potato products. Over the years, it expanded its product line to include a variety of dehydrated beans. The company has grown significantly and now operates multiple production facilities across the United States.

Products

Basic American Foods is known for its wide range of dehydrated potatoes and beans. The company's products are used in both retail and foodservice markets. Some of the popular products include:

• Dehydrated mashed potatoes
• Dehydrated hash browns
• Dehydrated refried beans
• Dehydrated black beans

Operations

The company operates several production facilities in the United States, including locations in Idaho, California, and Wisconsin. Basic American Foods employs approximately 1,500 people and is known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the food processing industry.

See also

• Food processing
• Dehydrated food
• Potato
• Bean
• List of food companies