Lotus Foods Basmati Rice Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC®) Gold Among Top 3 Finalists for Best New Organic Food/Beverage Category at Expo West

(Richmond, CA – March 07, 2024) – Lotus Foods, the forefront heirloom and organic rice company, announces it is one of three finalists in the prestigious Organic Excellence Awards for the Best New Organic Product Category at An Organic Night Out: Honoring the Year's Best in Organic at Expo West. The event is hosted by two key organizations in the organic industry: Organic Voices and The Organic Center. This recognition celebrates the company's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the highest standards in organic agriculture.

The event will include a first of its kind awards show to celebrate achievements in the organic industry hosted by Jennifer Garner and Gary Hirshberg. This inaugural awards show is not only a way to highlight and applaud people and brands throughout the organic industry, but also benefit Organic Voices and The Organic Center, two invaluable organizations working to uplift organic messaging, research, and awareness to consumers.

In September 2023, Lotus Foods achieved a significant milestone with its Organic White and Brown Basmati Rice, becoming the first and only recipient of the Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC®) Gold designation in the rice category. This achievement underscores Lotus Foods' dedication to promoting organic production practices that not only support a healthy planet but also foster a fair and equitable society.

The journey to ROC® Gold was a collaborative effort between Lotus Foods and its Indian supplier, Pratithi Organic Foods. Together, they have demonstrated leadership in regenerative rice farming practices, showcasing how agriculture can mitigate climate change, enhance farmers' livelihoods, and preserve cultural heritage.

Lotus Foods and Pratithi Organic Foods are proud to lead the way in regenerative rice production and are grateful for the opportunity to showcase their efforts in the Organic Excellence Awards.

The products will be available for viewing at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA on March 13, 2024 at the Lotus Foods’ booth #1534 in Hall B. The award will be handed out March 13, 2024 at An Organic Night Out hosted by Organic Voices and The Organic Center. 

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