PHOENIX, April 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ —NutraCea (OTC Bulletin Board: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran (SRB), nutrient research and technology, today announced that it will host a grand opening ceremony at its Lake Charles, Louisiana facility on June 6, 2008.

This facility began production at the end of the first quarter and when fully operational will add approximately 30,000 tons of annual capacity to the Company's U.S. production. The facility also includes 25,000 square feet of warehousing and will be a central distribution center for NutraCea products.

Attending the ceremony will be state and local dignitaries, other invited guests and senior management from NutraCea.

"We are very pleased that our new facility is now on line and producing stabilized rice bran to service new and existing accounts," said Leo Gingras, Chief Operating Officer of NutraCea. "Completion of this project further expands our presence in the Southern U.S. rice-growing region, which is an excellent shipping point for both domestic and overseas customers. We are especially proud to bring a new source of food ingredients on-line at a time of tight food supplies worldwide," continued Gingras.

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About NutraCea

NutraCea is a leader in stabilized rice bran nutrient research and dietary supplement development. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, RiceX, the Company manufactures and distributes products and food ingredients made from rice bran through its proprietary technology and processes. NutraCea has developed intellectual properties to create a range of proprietary product formulations, delivery systems and whole food nutrition products. The Company’s proprietary technology enables the creation of food and nutrition products from rice bran, normally an underutilized by-product of standard rice processing. In addition to its whole foods products, NutraCea develops families of health-promoting "nutraceuticals," including natural arthritis relief and cholesterol-lowering products. More information can be found in the Company's filings with the SEC and at its Web site http://www.NutraCea.com.

Source: NutraCea