Trinidad Benham

Trinidad Benham is a leading marketer, processor, and distributor of dry edible beans, rice, and aluminum foil products, serving retail, private brand, and foodservice markets across the United States and globally. Founded in 1917 as a family-owned bean and elevator company, the business has grown over more than a century into a thriving food products corporation with a 100% employee-owned structure. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates trading offices alongside a strategically distributed network of receiving, processing, and packaging facilities located throughout major domestic growing regions, enabling robust supply chain efficiency and backup production capacity during peak seasons. The company's core product portfolio centers on an extensive variety of dry edible beans and rice, two of the world's most widely consumed food staples. Trinidad Benham also markets aluminum foil products, rounding out its offering to grocery retail and commodity buyers. A strong emphasis on private brand development distinguishes the company as a valued partner for retailers seeking category development support and turnkey private label solutions. Its commodity expertise and supply chain insight make it a trusted resource for marketplace buyers navigating complex agricultural procurement. Trinidad Benham works directly with growers through dedicated field representatives and brings advanced crop management techniques, processing technology, and competitive pricing to its agricultural partnerships. This grower-facing infrastructure ensures consistent, high-quality raw material sourcing from each major U.S. growing region. The company places significant emphasis on food safety, quality certification, and responsible sourcing practices throughout its operations. Its commitment to long-term customer relationships is reflected in consistently high service rankings, with customers placing the company in the top 10% for service performance. With a global distribution system and efficiencies of scale developed over more than 100 years, Trinidad Benham delivers reliable product availability and on-time fulfillment to its customer base.