Basic American Foods (BAF) is a leading provider of convenient and high-quality food products, specializing in dehydrated potato and bean items. Serving the foodservice industry, consumer markets, and ingredient sectors, BAF focuses on delivering delicious, easy-to-prepare foods that cater to diverse culinary needs

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.