U. S. Dry Bean Council

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About USDBC

The U. S. Dry Bean Council (USDBC) is made up of leaders in the bean industry with the common goal of educating U.S. consumers about the benefits of beans. Through the Bean Education & Awareness Network (B.E.A.N.), the USDBC gives a voice to the bean industry and provides information to consumers and media about the good taste, nutritional value and versatility of beans. In March, 2006, The American Dry Bean Board merged with another industry organization to form the U.S. Dry Bean Council.

USDBC Membership

The USDBC is successful because of the commitment and support of its members, which include bean growers, processors and canners. Members of the USDBC are part of an influential and involved group at the forefront of the bean industry, and help develop programs that shape people's perceptions about beans and ultimately increase bean consumption.

Our Members

Voting Members
- Four Votes
  - Nebraska Dry Bean Commission
- Three Votes
- Two Votes
  - Northarvest Bean Growers Association
- One Vote

Non-Voting Associate Members
- Allen Canning
- Amadas Industries
- Blue Runner Foods
- California Bean Shippers Association
- Central Bean Company
- Chippewa Valley Bean
- Colorado Dry Bean Administrative Committee
- Costar/Star of the West
- Dompe Warehouse
- Faribault Foods
- Goya Foods, Inc
- H.J. Heinz Company
- Idaho Bean Commission
- Jack's Bean Company
- Kelley Bean Company
- L.A. Hearne Co.
- Lawgix International
- Michigan Bean Shippers Association
- Morgan Foods, Inc.
- N.K. Hurst Co.
- New York State Bean Shippers Association
- Northern Bag and Box Company
- Preator Bean Company
- Rocky Mountain Bean Dealers Association
- Trinidad/Benham Corp.
- Western Trading Company

Contact the USDBC for additional information on the benefits of membership:

Randy Duckworth
Executive Director

U.S. Dry Bean Council
70 East Robbins Road, P.O. Box 550
Grapeview, WA 98546
Tel: 360-277-0112
Fax: 360-233-0612

randy@usdrybeans.com