Open toolbar Accessibility Tools Store Locator PRODUCTS OUR STORY SUSTAINABILITY 25th ANNIVERSARY RECIPES BLOG OUR STORY OUR MISSION RECOGNITION PRODUCT AWARDS A Love Story Our love story began when we first tasted an amazing black rice during our travels in China. It was called “tribute rice”, or “longevity rice” because it was reserved for Chinese Emperors to ensure their good health and long life. That story, then became our story. In 1995, we began importing black rice, calling it Forbidden Rice® after the Forbidden City, the Chinese Imperial palace. Since then our goals have been high, but we’re proud to say we’ve stayed true to them along the way. Little did we know that eventually we’d find ourselves trying to change how the world grows rice! We’ve built strong partnerships around the world to bring you the highest quality heirloom, organic rice, rice noodles and rice snacks. All while promoting organic agriculture, rice biodiversity and supporting producers. We’re proud of the amazing products we’ve made, the many awards we’ve won and the people we’ve met and impacted. Watch the video below to learn more about what we do and why. OUR MISSION We’re trying to Change How Rice Is Grown Around the World. We believe that by pursuing smart product innovation, better growing practices, and delicious whole grain heirloom rice varieties we’ll lessen our environmental impact, improve nutrition for our consumers and create more social and economic justice for small farmers. In 2008 we committed to partnering with small-scale farmers who radically changed how they grow rice, using less to produce more. With a set of practices that we call More Crop Per Drop™ farmers can double and even triple their yields using up to 50% less water on average and 80-90% less seed. Click here to learn more. In 2016 we became a fully certified B Corp or Benefit Corporation. B corporations are legally obligated to consider the impact of their decisions on their employees, suppliers, community, consumers, and environment. It’s our conviction that we can change the world for the better by how we conduct our business. In 2020, we committed to take action to address the twin global crises of Climate Change and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We joined hundreds of companies in the B Corp community in pledging to accelerate the reduction of our greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030—20 years ahead of the 2050 targets set in the Paris Agreement. While our company’s mission has embraced the values of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) since its founding, we are also striving to elevate these values to a new level throughout our company and supply network. Full Net Zero 2030 Commitment Statement. Full JEDI Commitment Statement. RECOGNITION While we feel truly blessed to be able to do this work, we take great pride in our accomplishments and are honored to have been recognized for them over the years. Below is a listing of some of the awards we’re most proud of. 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2014 2011 2010 Caryl Levine, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, was selected to the Real Leaders 100 Women in Impact, which recognizes 100 women who are leading the way towards a brighter future. PRODUCT AWARDS 2020 Lotus Foods’ traditional brown and white Organic Basmati, grown by smallholder farmers in northern India using More Crop Per Drop™ methods, achieved the first ever Regenerative Organic Certification for rice. In August 2020, Lotus Foods Organic Basmati Rice was selected from among 725 nominations as a finalist in the Best New Organic Food category of the 2020 Spark Change NEXTY Awards. 2019 2018 2017 2016 2012 2011 2009 2008 2007 2004 2000 Past Spread the love 37 6 43 Shares Load More... BLOG OUR STORY FAQ’s RECIPES CONTACT US STORE LOCATOR SHOP NOW © 2021 All rights reserved. Lotus Foods Inc.