Simplot

The J. R. Simplot Company, commonly referred to as Simplot, was founded in 1929 by 20-year-old J. R. Simplot near the small agricultural community of Declo in south central Idaho. The business expanded due to high war profits serving the military dehydrated onions and potatoes during World War II. The firm was legally incorporated as the J. R. Simplot Company in 1955.