Lotus Foods
Lotus Foods is a California-based leader in sustainable rice imports, offering organic and heirloom rice products sourced from small family farms worldwide and distributed across North America.
Lotus Foods is a California-based leader in sustainable rice imports, offering organic and heirloom rice products sourced from small family farms worldwide and distributed across North America.
Import Shipments
Distribution Centers
Annual Revenue
Founded
Lotus Foods is likely expanding its product offerings and sourcing partnerships, investing in regenerative agriculture, and increasing its retail and e-commerce footprint in response to rising demand for sustainable and healthy foods.
Secured $22.5 million investment to scale operations and sourcing communities
Strategic efforts to expand market presence and reach new customer segments.
Implementation of advanced technologies to improve service delivery and customer experience.
Lotus Foods was founded in 1995 and has become a pioneer in sustainable rice sourcing, working with smallholder farmers across Asia and beyond. Their product line includes pigmented heirloom rice, organic rice, rice noodles, and ramen, with signature offerings like Forbidden® Rice. The company is a certified B Corporation, committed to climate change mitigation, farmer empowerment, and biodiversity preservation. Lotus Foods emphasizes fair trade, organic practices, and innovative farming methods such as the System of Rice Intensification (SRI).
Richmond, California
1995
Private company
