In 1933, brothers Jack and Bill Hume set up a modest dehydration processing plant in Vacaville, California, using a technology that was later applied to potatoes. This was the beginning of Basic American Foods. In the mid 1950s, Basic American Foods established a potato processing plant in Blackfoot, Idaho, where the first instant potato product that could be rehydrated with boiling water was developed. This led to a series of innovative potato products for the foodservice industry that includes the brands Potato Pearls®, Golden Grill®, Classic Casserole® and Savory Series™. As the company grew, additional plants were built in Idaho and Washington. In response to a customer need for laborsaving quick-prep beans, Basic American Foods introduced Santiago® Refried Beans in 1986. The technology that created this authentic-tasting bean product is now being applied to Santiago® Black Beans and Santiago® Quick-Start® Chili. Today, Basic American Foods is led by Jack`s sons, George and Jerry. With nearly 40 patents to its credit, Basic American Foods is an acknowledged leader in research and development, earning universal respect for innovation, quality and customer service. The company continues to grow, staying focused on its customers and looks to the future with confidence. Today, Basic American Foods is a leading supplier of shelf-stable products to the foodservice market. Our portfolio, built on delivering quick, easy prep and consumer preferred taste.
With over 160 years of experience creating premium chocolate from bean to bar in Northern California, Ghirardelli is trusted by chefs and consumers to deliver quality and flavor. A full line of sauces, powders and chocolate, combined with 89% national brand awareness, makes Ghirardelli the perfect choice for making products your customers will crave.
Keto Pint is the premier no sugar added ice cream that still tastes great! All of our products are gluten free, soy free, and use only RBST-free milk.
Outstanding Foods was founded on a simple idea: To create the best tasting plant-based foods on the planet that you`ll absolutely love. How do we make Outstanding Foods so full of flavor and free of guilt? One bite and you`ll know. We keep it real with pure, wholesome ingredients – NOTHING artificial or derived from animals - all prepared for you with proprietary chef-crafted methods.
Jelly Belly Candy Company is headquartered in Fairfield, California. The company manufacturers high quality confections including the flagship Jelly Belly jelly bean brand, candy corn, chocolates, licorice and gummies, Sunkist Fruit Gems, Sport Beans. Known for flavor innovations and worldwide brand recognition, the family owned and operated company is now managed by the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of the family. Public tours are available at the California headquarters and in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.