Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans Dry Bean, 2 Pound Bag

Camellia: A Century of Quality and Tradition

In 1923, our founder L.H. Hayward began selling red beans at the old French Market in New Orleans. Years later, his son Gordon Hayward trademarked the "Camellia Brand" name, inspired by his mother's favorite southern flower. Around 1940, Gordon revolutionized the bean industry by packaging beans in individual cellophane bags, an iconic staple in kitchens across New Orleans and the United States ever since.

For nearly a century, Camellia beans, peas, and lentils have been nourishing families and preserving Southern traditions, bringing people together to create memories and enjoy delicious meals. We have always been committed to delivering the highest quality legumes with the creamiest texture. Our meticulous sourcing process ensures we only select the freshest, premium-grade beans, peas, and lentils grown by American farmers we've worked with for generations. These exceptional legumes are even labeled "Hayward Standard" to reflect our unwavering dedication to quality.

New Orleanians are passionate bean lovers, and Camellia's signature red kidney beans have been at the heart of the city's famous Red Beans and Rice tradition for generations. Today, we offer 18 different varieties of beans, peas, and lentils, providing families across Louisiana, the Gulf Coast region, and the entire U.S. with the essential ingredients for their cherished soul food and traditional New Orleans-style dishes.

Our commitment to quality and authenticity spans four generations of the Hayward family. We take immense pride in our products, and our customers rely on Camellia to deliver the hearty, traditional meals their families love. From the delicate, nutty flavor of our Great Northern Beans to the protein-packed, gluten-free, and non-GMO variety of our legumes, every Camellia product is crafted with care to ensure the best possible taste and nutrition.

Whether you're simmering our beans in soups, chilis, and stews or slow-cooking them in casseroles, you can taste the difference that our meticulous sourcing and preparation makes. Packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and antioxidants, Camellia legumes are a versatile and healthy choice for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone seeking a nutritious, delicious addition to their meals.

As a family-owned company and a New Orleans favorite, Camellia is serious about beans. We invite you to explore our 19 varieties of red kidney, navy, lima, Great Northern, pinto, black, garbanzo, blackeye, split peas, and lentils, and discover the true flavor and quality that has kept us going strong for 95 years and counting.

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