Libby's: the American benchmark for canned goods — and the queen of pumpkin purée!

The story of Libby's

The Libby's company was founded in 1869 in Chicago, Illinois, by Archibald McNeill and brothers Arthur and Charles Libby. In its early days, the company made its name with corned beef packed in a distinctive trapezoid-shaped can, invented in 1875. Over the decades, the brand expanded its production to canned fruits, vegetables and juices, and became one of the largest canned-goods brands in the world. Today, Libby's remains an institution in the United States, valued for the quality and generosity of its products.

Did you know Libby's makes 85% of the canned pumpkin purée in the US?

Oh yes, Libby's is quite simply THE world leader in pumpkin purée! The brand grows its own pumpkins (mainly in Illinois) and accounts for the vast majority of American canned-pumpkin production. That's why, in the United States, "Libby's pumpkin" is almost synonymous with pumpkin pie. A status all the more precious as Thanksgiving approaches, the time of year when Americans snap up these famous cans!

The Libby's universe at MYAM

At MYAM, we've selected the most sought-after Libby's canned goods for you. Here's what you can find.

The 100% Pure Pumpkin purée — the must-have! A pure pumpkin purée, with no additives, ideal for making an authentic pumpkin pie, but also pumpkin pancakes, muffins, breads and lattes. The magic ingredient of American fall recipes.

The Cream Style Sweet Corn — a canned sweet corn with a creamy texture, ready to use. A comforting, typically American side, perfect as a side dish, in a soup, a casserole or even a cornbread.

And the Libby's universe goes much further: the brand is also known for its canned vegetables, fruits in syrup, juices and its famous corned beef. Plenty to fill out the range over time — keep an eye on the shop's new arrivals!

The cult recipe: pumpkin pie

When you think of Libby's pumpkin purée, the first recipe that comes to mind is the famous pumpkin pie! This dessert combines the richness of pumpkin purée and the softness of a shortcrust pastry, all lifted with "pumpkin pie spice" (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove). For a quick homemade version: mix a can of Libby's pumpkin purée with brown sugar, cream, eggs and your spices, pour over a shortcrust pastry and bake for about 25 minutes at 400°F. The secret to a good pie? A quality pumpkin purée, because that's what brings all the flavor! You can also turn the purée into pumpkin bread, muffins, cookies or pancakes with maple syrup.

Where to find Libby's products?

Libby's canned goods are hard to find in regular stores. My American Market, your online American grocery store, hunts down the famous pumpkin purée and the cream-style corn straight from the USA. Want to bake American-style? Take a look at the other US ingredients and mixes in the shop too!