Clayton Pratt

Basic American Foods

Basic American Foods is a successful 85-year-old company with a startup mentality. We are a growing retail and foodservice business that's dedicated to providing delicious and innovative products to kitchens, cafeterias and dining rooms throughout the U.S., such as shelf-stable beans, potatoes and protein-packed plant-based pastas. We are committed to our employees' success, cultivating both their professional development and personal wellbeing. We offer our employees challenging work in an environment in which they can create meaningful impact, as well as encourage a work-life balance and healthy lifestyle through company-sponsored programs. At Basic American Foods, it all boils down to loving what we do. A love for great food, for helping our customers and employees succeed, for working hard and winning together, and for making a difference within our company and the communities in which we live. It's no wonder we are so passionate about creating food people love to make and eat! Our supportive and collaborative culture is driven by our mission and vision—to make real food heroes every day by providing our customers with foods that are delicious to eat, easy to prepare and accessible to all; and to create a world full of mealtime victories. We aim to be the most trusted provider of quality food solutions that achieve growth for both our customers and our employees.