Lotus Foods

Founded: 1995
Founders : Caryl Levine, Kenneth Lee
Company Ownership: Private
Headquarters: Richmond, CA
What they offer:

Rice, heat & eat bowls, rice ramen, rice ramen soup cups, pad thai rice noodles,  and rice crackers. Rice, rice ramen, and crackers are sold in full-size bags. Bowls and soup cups are single-serving. Noodles are individually packaged.

What we know:

Lotus Foods discloses the following information on their website:

  • Certifications: Gluten-free, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher, B Corporation, Fair Trade
  • Lotus Foods has naturally vegan options.
  • The company carries wheat-free products.
  • Their production facilities are free of peanuts, but may process tree nuts.
  • Lotus Foods partnered with small-scale farmers and taught them new farming techniques to change their way of rice-growing, producing more crop per drop.
Where we found this information:
How you can reach them yourself:
Phone: (510) 525-3137
Office Mailing Address: 5210 Wall Avenue, Richmond, CA 94530
The Lotus Foods Story:

During a trip to China, Caryl Levine and Kenneth Lee tried black rice for the first time. It’s referred to as longevity rice because it was reserved for Chinese emperors only to ensure their good health and long life. From then, they began importing black rice, calling it Forbidden Rice after the Forbidden City. 

Lotus Foods partnered with small-scale farmers and taught them new farming techniques to change their way of rice-growing, producing more crop per drop. The company works to bring its consumers the highest quality heirloom, organic rice, rice noodles and rice snacks. They have products that are Certified Gluten-free, USDA organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Kosher, vegan, and wheat-free. Their production facilities are free of peanuts, but may process tree nuts.

They are a Certified B Corporation, meaning they meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, as well as accountability and transparency.


Last Updated 02.14.2020

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