“As an IQF ingredient specialist, Harvest Food Group is excited to offer IQF cooked sorghum for the first time,” says John Vanek, director of sales, ingredients & co-manufacturing at Harvest Food Group. “Thanks to Riviana’s innovation and processing capabilities, we can now provide IQF cooked sorghum and sorghum-based blends, side dishes, and meals in a variety of pack sizes and styles for industrial, foodservice, and retail applications.”

“Riviana is proud to partner with the Sorghum Checkoff to launch RTE-grade IQF sorghum,” says Terry Stover, senior vice president of special markets sales at Riviana Foods Inc. “We've spent years perfecting the science of cooking and freezing both conventional and organic ingredients in a single, continuous process, and that expertise is what makes this new RTE-grade IQF sorghum an innovative and easy-to-use addition for restaurants and food manufacturers alike.”

Lanier Dabruzzi, M.S., R.D., L.D., director of nutrition and food innovation at USCP, says the launch fills a critical need in the marketplace. “The food industry is seeking nutritious, consistent, and ready-to-use grains that meet both operational and consumer needs. IQF sorghum offers a convenient, high-quality solution while conserving resources—a win for both customers and the environment. For sorghum producers, this represents a new, high-value market opportunity that connects the farm to the food supply chain in meaningful ways.”

Developed through collaboration between USCP, Riviana Foods, and Harvest Food Group, the IQF sorghum launch reflects a shared commitment to innovation and sustainability. The effort included taste testing, quality control, supply chain coordination, and production scale-up to ensure the product meets the needs of today’s food industry.

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