Riviana Foods Adds Two New Varieties to the Carolina® Rice Ready to Heat Microwaveable Pouch Line

Brand Launches Southern-Favorite Red Beans & Rice and Ever-Popular Basmati Rice, Ready in 90 Seconds 

HOUSTON , Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Riviana Foods Inc. ("Riviana"), America's leading rice company, today announced the launch of two new Carolina® rice Ready to Heat microwaveable pouches—Red Beans & Rice and Basmati Rice. Ready in just 90 seconds, these new products deliver authentic, homemade taste without the wait, making it easier for modern consumers with fast-paced lifestyles to enjoy delicious, comforting meals. 

"Riviana's" new Carolina rice products tap into the rising consumer demand for authentic global flavors and quick-prep meals that don't sacrifice on quality. With Ready to Heat pouches, perfectly cooked rice is just 90 seconds away. The new Ready to Heat Red Beans & Rice offers a New Orleans–style flavor with the perfect balance of tender rice and moist red beans, delivering a slow-simmered, homemade taste in a convenient pouch. The new Ready to Heat Basmati variety draws on Carolina rice brand's expertise, delivering authentic fragrance, fluffy texture, and long, slender grains that taste as natural and satisfying as rice made from scratch, in a fraction of the time.

"For many, mealtime can feel like a race against the clock, with moments of comfort lost. Consumers have always relied on the Carolina rice brand for comfort and connection around the kitchen table," said Rodrigo de la Fuente, Marketing Manager at Riviana Foods. "With our new Ready to Heat Red Beans & Rice and Ready to Heat Basmati Rice, we're giving consumers the authentic flavors and homemade taste they love—now with the convenience of being ready in just 90 seconds. It's about making it easier for consumers to enjoy authentic, comforting meals together, even on the busiest days."

These launches are part of the Carolina rice brand's "Feels Like Home" campaign, which is all about making mealtime more meaningful. With 67% of people saying that sharing a meal reminds them of the importance of connecting with other people*, the new Ready to Heat varieties make it easier than ever to connect over a meal—bringing both comfort and convenience to the table. The "Feels Like Home" campaign spans radio, connected TV, e-commerce, and social media, ensuring consumers can see and engage with the Carolina brand wherever they shop, cook, or connect online.

In addition to the new Ready to Heat pouch varieties, the Carolina product line includes Jasmine, Cilantro & Lime, Mexican Style, Yellow, Garlic & Olive Oil, as well as aromatic Jasmine and Basmati Rice and traditional long-grain White and Brown Rice. 

Consumers can find the new Ready to Heat Red Beans & Rice and Ready to Heat Basmati Rice on Instacart, and at local grocery stores in the Northeast. 

For more information about Carolina products, visit www.carolinarice.com and to engage with the brand on social media visit Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. 

About Riviana Foods Inc.
Riviana Foods Inc. is the largest processor, marketer and distributor of branded and private label rice products in the United States. The Riviana family of well-known brands includes Minute®, Success®, Mahatma®, Carolina®, RiceSelect® and Tilda®. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Riviana is a subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a company known as the global leader in rice.

Join the Carolina community online at www.carolinarice.com, and on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. 

*Survey findings from The American Heart Association

SOURCE Riviana Foods Inc.