ABOUT US
OUR STORY
After a successful career in the food industry in New York, John P. Bauer, president of Basic Food International moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and established the company. Throughout the years he has won numerous business and community awards both personally and as a company. Basic Food has been voted into the top 50 private companies in south florida multiple times, it has won International business of the year, and is a constant staple in the local business community. In 1982 Basic Food became the first south florida company to export to the middle east.
While trading commodities world wide has established Basic Food International as a company, changing times and habits, have allowed the company to keep up to date by continuously pivoting and remaining at the forefront of its industry. Its latest focus on the seafood industry, has given the company a new horizon, allowing it to grow and use the expertise of its team to reach new customers and new heights.
Looking forward to the future, the leadership team at Basic Food continues to excel, and supply its long time clientele with quality products at the best possible price, while at the same time using its vast expertise to help its customers succeed.
SUSTAINABILITY AT BASIC FOOD
At Basic Food not only do we value the future of our beautiful planet, but the lives of the animals in it as well. In every step of our operations we strive to leave the smallest impact possible on each ecosystem we touch. From the ocean to the farm we continually support the safest, most humane, and sustainable practices in sourcing and production. By working closely with our customers and their scheduling needs we proudly minimize our carbon footprint by reducing the number of trucks put on the road.
Finally, we are long time donors and supporters of wildlife funds and organizations that give back to our planet and the communities we serve. We care about what you eat and we care about where it comes from. When you buy from us you buy responsibility and quality.
