Thompson's Beans

Thompson's Beans (often sold under the label 'Thompson' or 'Thompson's') is a classic Canadian dry bean and pulse brand deeply rooted in Ontario's agricultural heritage. Originating from W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd., which was established in 1924 in Blenheim, Ontario, by Wesley G. Thompson, the brand grew into one of eastern Canada's foremost grain and bean handling businesses.

In 2013, W.G. Thompson & Sons Limited officially merged with the agricultural cooperative and grain handling division of The Andersons, Inc. to form Thompsons Limited, a joint venture that was later fully acquired by The Andersons, Inc. Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, The Andersons is a major North American agribusiness involved in commodity trading, grain processing, plant nutrients, and food ingredient handling.

Thompson dry edible beans—including popular varieties like white navy beans, black turtle beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans—are primarily grown, processed, and packaged in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. While the brand name 'Thompson' appears in other food contexts internationally (most notably Thompson Seedless grapes or unrelated regional producers), the Thompson's bean brand in Canadian grocery aisles represents this longstanding Ontario-born dry pulse line.