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USA Rice Millers’ Association Welcomes New Members

Jan 24, 2025
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Four New Members Join to Strengthen Rice Industry Network

The USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA) has announced the addition of two new mill members and two new associate members, marking a significant expansion in its network of industry support.

Joining the RMA as new mill members are Diversified Ingredients, Inc. and Heritage Rice Company, both located in Missouri.

Diversified Ingredients operates from Ballwin, focusing on brown rice milling primarily for the pet food industry, alongside distributing various ingredients to pet food, livestock feed, and human food industries.

Heritage Rice Company, managed by the 7th-generation Stewart family in Bloomfield, offers rice directly from their family farm to consumers, emphasizing a personal touch to their product distribution.

Veer Corp Inc. and SSA Marine enhance the RMA's network in the Allied Server category. SSA Marine, based in Sacramento, California, is a prominent global terminal operator that facilitates the efficient movement of rice shipments across Northern California.

They play a crucial role in handling the loading, unloading, and transfer of rice at major port terminals, ensuring seamless transportation from mills to export markets.

Veer Corp Inc., Texas, produces a diverse array of woven and non-woven packaging and technical textile products, catering to various needs within the agricultural and industrial sectors.


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