About a million years ago, when the earth was young, a rather fortunate phenomenon occurred for potato lovers. A few strategically located volcanoes spewed molten lava all over a place that would later be known as Idaho. This volcanic lava would become dark rich soil, and when combined with warm sunny days, cool nights and clean mountain water, create the earth's most perfect place for growing potatoes. Just a few thousand years later, in 1960 to be exact, a group of enterprising and energetic souls started a company named, appropriately, Idahoan® Foods, with the single-minded goal of producing the planet's best tasting instant mashed potatoes from those famous Idaho russets. Only 50 people were on the payroll that first year, and yet more than five million pounds of dehydrated potatoes were processed and sold. From that auspicious beginning, Idahoan® has continued to grow and prosper. Today the company employs nearly 500 people during the production season and is one of the worlds leading producers of dehydrated potatoes. While all that success is pretty grand, the real story behind Idahoan® is the people who work here. They'll tell you they only know one thing: potatoes.
When you try one of our quality products, whether it's our famous original mashed potatoes or our new flavored mashed, we know you're going to love them. Because back here in Lewisville, Idaho, some bull-headed Idahoan wouldn't accept anything but the best. And they don't want you to, either.
From Field to Shelf, Idahoan Foods, LLC Blends Top Potato Industry Talent to Deliver Superior Products
Idahoan Foods, LLC Combines the Resources of RD Offutt Company, United II Potato Growers of Idaho, and Idahoan Foods
In July 2008, RD Offutt Company and United II Potato Growers of Idaho, Inc. formed Idahoan Foods, LLC. The new company, resulting from the contribution of certain assets of the companies united the industry's top talent from field to shelf. Utilizing these collective resources, Idahoan Foods will continue to provide superior quality and value to both customers and consumers. Idahoan® and related trademarks, as well as Paradise Valley® and All Natural Creamy Mash® are among the recognized and distributed brands of retail, food service, and warehouse club potato products from Idahoan Foods. The J.R. Simplot Company, partner for national sales and distribution of Idahoan branded food service products, will continue to be the national food service sales arm for the new venture.
"With the formation of Idahoan Foods, we are able to provide a consistent supply of quality raw material with leading manufacturers of premium potato products," said Gordon Lewis, president and chief executive officer of Idahoan Foods as of its formation. "The combining of resources creates a larger company that will operate more efficiently in today's marketplace."
Idahoan Foods owns and operates plants in Lewisville, Dubois, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, as well as Grand Forks, N.D. and Winnemucca, Nev. The company will also operate plants in Glenns Ferry and Rupert, Idaho, and has entered into a processing agreement with Idaho Supreme Potatoes, Inc. of Firth, Idaho.
About Idahoan Foods, LLC
Combining a full-service network of professionals from field to shelf, Idahoan Foods, LLC is a leading manufacturer of value-added products. Its potato processing plants and nationally recognized retail, foodservice and warehouse club brands of products — Idahoan, Paradise Valley, and Creamy Mash — along with its close relationship with the grower cooperative, allow Idahoan Foods to deliver superior quality and value to its customers.