SunRice

Silver Sponsor of the Small Business Award category

The SunRice Group is a global branded food company and a leading Australian food exporter. With a heritage spanning over 70 years, SunRice began when a group of Riverina rice growers pooled their resources to establish a single rice mill.

Today, the Group is listed on the ASX and continues to expand with vertically integrated operations across 10 countries and nearly 50 global markets.

Our extensive value chain encompasses collaboration with growers and researchers to develop innovative and nutritious food products catering to various customer needs, including meals, snacks, entertaining and animal performance.

SunRice remains dedicated to fostering innovation through ongoing research and development, upholding Australia’s global reputation as a leader in rice products.

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Founded over 70 years ago by Riverina rice growers, SunRice has grown into an iconic Australian food brand.

Since winning its first Australian Export Award in 1969, SunRice has expanded significantly, employing over 2,000 people across 10 countries and producing a diverse range of over 1,500 products, including approximately 35 major brands.

As a global branded food company, SunRice focuses on creating innovative and nutritious food products for meals, snacks, entertaining and animal performance. SunRice develops rice varieties tailored to the Australian climate through its subsidiary, Rice Research Australia, enhancing water efficiency and yield.

SunRice’s commitment to export excellence was most recently recognised at the 61st Australian Export Awards in Canberra, where it proudly accepted the 2023 Agribusiness, Food and Beverages award. This accolade acknowledges SunRice’s role in advancing Australian rice exports globally over decades, including recent expansions in the US market.

Maintaining a science-backed supply chain for high-quality rice, SunRice shares its industry expertise globally. A recent partnership with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) aims to establish a traceable, quality-assured value chain for tropical medium-grain rice in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, supporting Australian exports and agricultural innovation.

SunRice’s success is driven by its dedicated team, Riverina growers, valued customers and ongoing investments in research, development and partnerships to uphold Australia’s global leadership in rice products, crop yields and water efficiency.

SunRice plans to continue expanding its global markets while remaining anchored in NSW’s Riverina region, contributing to Australia’s export success.