Lotus Foods

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Lotus Foods Sustainability Actions

Founded on heirloom rice

In 1995 we began importing black rice, calling it Forbidden Rice® after the Forbidden City, the Chinese Imperial palace. We wanted to share our love affair with heirloom rice with American consumers. If they loved the exciting colors and tastes of rice from around the world as much as we did, we could help preserve rice biodiversity, increase farm incomes, and improve sustainability.

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Sources from smallholder farmers

We source rice from smallholder farmers, giving them access to international markets.

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Pays organic premiums

We pay organic and Fair Trade premiums to increase incomes and attract the next generation.

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Funds community projects

We help fund local improvement projects and job growth with Fair Trade social premiums.

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Promotes More Crop Per Drop

We promote organic and regenerative More Crop Per Drop® to restore natural resources, slow climate change.

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Uses SRI farming methods

That’s how we refer to the agroecological rice-growing method System of Rice Intensification (SRI). Farmers do not need special seeds or agrochemicals. They boost yields by changing how they grow rice to optimize the plants’ development.

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Reports impact results

OUR IMPACT 58.3M lbs of organic rice purchased 57.1K CO2e tons saved 6.1B gallons of water saved

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Published impact reports

2025 Impact Report Highlighting progress across climate, water, soil health, and farmer livelihoods—alongside a major evolution of our sourcing strategy to build a more resilient, transparent, and impact-driven supply chain.

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Transitioned leadership and investment

FY2024 Annual Benefit Corp Report Read about our transition in leadership and new investment partner.

What do our labels mean?

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Certified B Corporation

About Lotus Foods

  • Status
  • Unverified
  • Employees
  • 5 - 25
  • Country
  • United States