date:Jul 25, 2014
Rice food company SunRice has entered into an agreement to acquire Blue Ribbon Rice Group's milling and packaging plant in North Queensland.
The acquisition of the Brandon plant is a move to secure additional supplies of speciality rice, ABC Rural reports.
Last year, the plant processed 2,000 tonnes of rice.
SunRice chairman Gerry Lawson said the Burdekin region is regarded as one of the most promising rice-growing areas outside of south-west New South Wales, due to its climate and secure acc