RiceBran Technologies reported its quarter ended June 30, 2020, with Golden Ridge mill revenues down over 50% sequentially after it could not acquire enough rough rice. The company also said rice prices have fallen about 50% from peak levels and that the Louisiana harvest looks excellent.
It has engaged BMO Capital Markets to review strategic alternatives.
A roughly 50% retreat from peak rice prices, with a large and high-quality crop coming, points to softer rough rice prices. The company's own mill shortfall shows how tight supply had been earlier in the year.
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