NutraCea to Record Non-Cash Goodwill Impairment Charge for Fiscal 2008

PHOENIX, April 24, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ —NutraCea (OTC Bulletin Board: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran (SRB) nutrient research and technology, announced that today it completed its evaluation as of December 31, 2008 of the goodwill of The Rice X Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of NutraCea. The Company concluded its goodwill was impaired and accordingly NutraCea has recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $32.33 million. This impairment charge will be reflected in the Company's financial statements for its year ended December 31, 2008. The impairment charge is a result of a combination of factors, including the decrease in the Company's stock price and the decline of cash flow and current and projected sales from the RiceX business. The Company does not expect to be required to make any future cash expenditures as a result of the impairment.

NutraCea Names James C. Lintzenich As Interim CEO Announces Resignation of Brad Edson

PHOENIX, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ —NutraCea (OTC Bulletin Board: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran (SRB) nutrient research and technology, announced today that James C. Lintzenich, chairman of the Audit Committee has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis. Mr. Lintzenich will replace Brad Edson, who has resigned from his positions with the Company as President, CEO and a member of its Board of Directors effective immediately.