Royal® Expands Ready-to-Heat Line with Cuban Black Beans & Seasoned Basmati Rice

Authentic Indian Food Brand Adds a Bold, Latin-Inspired Flavor to Its Convenient Ready-to-Heat Collection

CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal®, recognized as the #1 brand of Authentic Basmati rice in the United States, is adding a bold, Caribbean-inspired flavor to its Ready-to-Heat lineup – Cuban Black Beans & Seasoned Basmati Rice.

Royal's new Ready-To-Heat Cuban Black Beans & Seasoned Basmati Rice brings bold, authentic flavor to any table in just 90 seconds. Crafted with premium ingredients, this easy-to-prepare dish offers a perfect balance of hearty black beans and fragrant, extra-long grain Authentic Basmati rice, seasoned with onion, garlic, red bell peppers, oregano, cumin, and bay leaf for a satisfying meal or side dish. Ideal for busy weeknights or when a quick, flavorful option is needed, it provides a convenient, delicious taste of Latin-inspired cuisine.

"Our new Cuban Black Beans & Seasoned Basmati Rice brings the vibrant taste of Latin cuisine to our Ready-to-Heat lineup, continuing our mission to deliver bold, global flavors that meet the needs of modern, on-the-go consumers," said Mayuri Mukherjee, Vice President of Brand Marketing at LT Foods Americas, the renowned global culinary enterprise behind Royal. "We're excited to continue expanding our offerings with flavors that resonate and satisfy the demand for meal solutions that are quick-to-prepare, yet still incredibly delicious."

Royal is a member of the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP), a global alliance working to promote eco-friendly rice farming, empower small farmers, and reduce the environmental footprint of rice. With its product offerings – including new Ready-To-Heat Cuban Black Beans & Seasoned Basmati Rice – Royal is fostering a sustainable future for its communities and the planet, recognizing the urgent need to address global challenges and advance rice production methods that are economically viable and environmentally responsible.

Royal's Ready-To-Heat Cuban Black Beans & Seasoned Basmati Rice is now available at Hannaford stores, with distribution expanding to H-E-B and Amazon in early October. Royal Cuban Black Beans & Seasoned Basmati Rice joins a robust lineup of Ready-to-Heat rice, including Cilantro Lime, White Queso & Jalapeño, Mexican-Style Rice & Street Corn, Garlic & Ghee, Chicken & Herb, Tikka Masala, Harissa and more.

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About Royal®
For over 30 years, Royal® has been providing consumers with the ingredients to create delicious, authentic Indian meals and memorable moments of comfort, celebration, and excitement around them. Royal's commitment to quality, authenticity and sustainability has made it the #1 brand of Basmati rice and Sona Masoori rice in the U.S. Proudly grown in India, Royal is on a mission to bring people together over food, blending cultures, flavors, and traditions to help consumers create, express, and share the many flavors of life. Royal products are available for purchase on Amazon and through national retailers including Walmart, Costco and Kroger. For more information about Royal and the brand's roster of authentic Indian products, please visit authenticroyal.com and join us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

About LT Foods
LT Foods is a leading Indian-origin global FMCG company in the consumer food space. It is a key player globally in the specialty rice and rice-based foods business for more than 70 years. The company is committed to nurturing the goodness of food for people, the community and the planet. With nurturing goodness at the heart of everything they do, the company has been delivering the finest quality and taste experiences in more than 80 countries across India, U.S., Europe, Middle East, Far East and the Rest of the World. Our range of portfolio includes 'Daawat', one of India's most loved and consumed Basmati brands, 'Royal', North America's No. 1 Basmati player and many more. For more information about LT Foods please visit ltgroup.in/.

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