Doguet's Rice Milling Company

What Doguet's Rice Milling Company does

Doguet's Rice Milling Company is a privately held, family-owned rice milling operation headquartered in Beaumont, Texas, at 795 S. Major Drive. The company was formally established in 1981 by Darby Doguet, with rice farming roots in the family dating to the 1920s in Louisiana. It is the first certified organic rice mill in Texas and grows rice in the Texas Gulf Coast climate, producing natural brown rice, long grain white rice, medium grain white rice, jasmine rice, basmati, organic long grain brown and white rice in 2lb to 25lb package sizes, and a Cajun Style Roux product line. The mill also produces by-products including rice bran, rice polish, rice hulls, bran brokens, brown brokens, and rough rice.

The company operates rice milling and processing technology covering drying, milling, and polishing operations, enabling it to produce multiple rice varieties and to monitize by-products as agricultural inputs. It carries an extensive certification stack: Organic (CCOF), OU Kosher, IFANCA Halal, SQF food safety, Gluten-Free, Woman-Owned Business, and Go Texan. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees.

Doguet's monetizes through three revenue streams. First, retail consumer rice is sold through seven major grocery chains across the southern United States and Texas Gulf Coast including Walmart, H-E-B, Sam's Club, Kroger, Whole Foods, Brookshire Brothers, and Market Basket, with consumer unit pricing ranging from $2.75 for 3lb long grain white rice to $31.00 for 25lb organic long grain white rice. Second, direct-to-consumer e-commerce via doguets.com ships domestically across the United States including Hawaii, Alaska, and US territories via UPS and USPS. Third, an industrial bulk channel sells 2,000lb totes of milled rice, by-products at $4-$16 per 50lb bag or $16.50-$520 per ton, and offers private label manufacturing for other brands; this channel is managed by VP Greg Devillier and Account Manager Nicole Hunt. Other strategic partners include CCOF, SQF Institute, OU Kosher, Texas Restaurant Association, USA Rice, the Texas Rice Festival, and grower partner Michael Blanchard Jr.

Name

Doguet's Rice Milling Company

Legal name

Doguet's Rice Milling Company

Website

https://doguets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Doguet's Rice Milling Company is a family-owned, Texas-based rice mill (founded 1981) producing organic, conventional, jasmine, basmati, brown, and white rice plus Cajun-style roux for retail grocery, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and industrial bulk by-product buyers across the southern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rice Milling and Production

NAICS

Rice Milling (311212), Grain and Oilseed Milling (3112)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040)

akta.pro primary industry

Rice & Grain Processing (milling, polishing, parboiling, blending) (AFAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rice Farming (AFAGAAAC), Grain Processing for Feed (Cracking, Rolling, Grinding) (AFADAIAF)

Keywords

• Rice milling
• Organic rice production
• Rice farming
• Rice processing
• Cajun-style roux

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaumont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Consumer Rice Sales: Sale of packaged rice products (long grain, medium grain, brown, white, organic, jasmine, basmati varieties) through major retail grocery chains including Walmart, H-E-B, Sam's Club, Kroger, Brookshire Brothers, and Market Basket across the southern United States.
2. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Online sales of packaged rice products and Cajun roux through the company website doguets.com with domestic US shipping via UPS or USPS.
3. Industrial Bulk Rice Products: Bulk milled rice sales in 2,000lb totes (long grain, medium grain organic and conventional, jasmine varieties) and rice by-products (bran, polish, hulls, rough rice) for industrial applications and livestock feed.
4. Private Label Opportunities: Private labeling services offered for various package sizes for other brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Doguet's Rice Milling Company operates a rice mill and farm in Beaumont, Texas, producing and milling a portfolio of conventional and organic rice varieties (long grain, medium grain, brown, white, jasmine, basmati) sold in consumer packages and 2,000lb bulk totes. The company also produces Cajun Style Roux and sells rice by-products (bran, polish, hulls, rough rice) for industrial and feed applications, plus private label services for other brands.

Product overview

Doguet's Rice Milling Company is a family-owned rice milling and farming company based in Beaumont, Texas, operating since 1981. The company offers a portfolio of consumer rice products including Natural Brown Rice, Long Grain White Rice (3lb and 20lb), Medium Grain White Rice, Organic Long Grain White Rice (4lb and 25lb), Organic Long Grain Brown Rice (4lb and 25lb), White Jasmine Rice, and Cajun Style Roux. Products are sold under the Doguet's brand with sizes ranging from 2lb to 25lb. The company also provides a gift box bundle and operates an industrial division offering bulk rice products and by-products including Rice Bran, Rice Polish, Rice Hulls, and Rough Rice for commercial and feed applications. Doguet's is noted as the first certified organic rice mill in Texas, with products available through retailers including Walmart, H-E-B, Kroger, Sam's Club, Brookshire Brothers, and Market Basket across the southern United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Brown Rice 3lb 100% whole grain brown rice with hull and germ intact, offering a denser, chewier, nuttier flavor compared to white rice. Priced at $2.75 USD with UPC 0-23926-10203-0.
• Long Grain White Rice Extra Fancy long grain white rice with light, fluffy texture, long slender grains, and mildly sweet flavor. Ideal for a variety of dishes. Priced at $2.75 USD with UPC 0-23926-10003-6.
• Medium Grain White Rice Perfect sticky rice suitable for sushi, stir-fries, and comfort food. Remains moist and tender with moderate stickiness when cooked. Available in 2lb, 3lb, 5lb, 10lb, and 20lb sizes. Priced at $2.95 USD with UPC 0-23926-10103-3.
• Long Grain White Rice 20lb Bulk 20lb package of Extra Fancy long grain white rice with light, fluffy texture. Priced at $10.25 USD with UPC 0-23926-10020-3.
• White Jasmine Rice Sweet, fragrant, nutty flavored rice with light, delicate texture. Perfect for stir-fries and curries. Available in 2lb and 25lb sizes. Priced at $21.25 USD.
• Organic Long Grain White Rice Organic rice grown without pesticides in the Texas Gulf Coast climate. Light and fluffy, suitable for dinner side dishes and pilafs. Available in 4lb and 25lb sizes. Priced at $6.70 USD with UPC 0-23926-11004-2.
• Organic Long Grain Brown Rice Organic brown rice grown without GMOs or pesticides in the Texas Gulf Coast. Sweet, nutty taste with chewy texture. High in fiber and nutrients. Available in 4lb and 25lb sizes. Priced at $7.85 USD with UPC 0-23926-11204-6.
• Organic Long Grain Brown Rice 25lb Bulk 25lb package of organic long grain brown rice. Priced at $30.25 USD with UPC 0-23926-11225-1.
• Organic Long Grain White Rice 25lb Bulk 25lb package of organic long grain white rice. Priced at $31.00 USD with UPC 0-23926-11025-7.
• Cajun Style Roux Old-fashioned Cajun-style roux made with 100% vegetable oil. Perfect for authentic gumbo and stew recipes. Available in Pint, Quart, 12ct Pints, 12ct Quarts, and 30lb Bucket sizes. Priced at $6.25 USD with UPC 0-23926-00032-9.
• Doguet's Gift Box Gift package including (2) 2lb bags of rice, a pint of roux, and Doguet's merch. Priced at $9.75 USD.
• Industrial Rice Products Industrial rice products for commercial applications including Rice Bran, Rice Polish, Bran Brokens, Brown Brokens, Rice Hulls, and Rough Rice. Also offers bulk milled rice in 2,000lb totes and private label opportunities. Contact Nicole Hunt ([email protected]) or Greg Devillier ([email protected]).

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCOFcoreOthersOrganic certification partner providing certified organic rice certification for Doguet's organic rice products.
• Texas Restaurant AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership for foodservice and restaurant industry connections.
• Organic Trade AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting organic product industry representation.
• Better Business BureauminorOthersBusiness accreditation and consumer trust organization membership.
• SQF InstitutecoreOthersFood safety and quality certification partner providing SQF certification.
• US Rice Producers AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership for US rice producers.
• Greater Beaumont Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business chamber membership for Beaumont, Texas area.
• USA RiceminorOthersNational rice industry association membership.
• Texas Rice FestivalminorOthersRegional rice festival partnership in Winnie, Texas.
• Go TexanminorOthersTexas agricultural products marketing program partnership.
• Michael Blanchard Jr. (Farmer Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond-generation Jefferson County farmer, partner farmer growing organic rice for Doguet's since 2008. Serves on Jefferson County FSA committee, TRIA board, TRLG board, and Texas Rice Producers Board. 2018 Rice Festival Young Farmer of the Year.
• OU KoshercoreOthersKosher certification partner providing OU Kosher certification for rice products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bunge: Global agribusiness and food ingredients company with rice milling and origination operations. Competes with Doguet's for industrial rice demand, though as one of many ingredient categories in a much larger portfolio.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Rice: Global agribusiness with significant rice milling and trading operations in the US. Overlaps with Doguet's in commodity and specialty rice supply, but operates at far greater scale as part of a diversified ingredient portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hinode Rice: US packaged rice brand owned by Sun Foods, distributing long grain, jasmine, and specialty rice through grocery and club channels. Comparable as a branded packaged rice vendor selling through mass-market retailers.
• Supreme Rice Mill: Family-owned rice mill in Crowley, Louisiana, producing packaged and bulk rice for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. Closely comparable in size, regional footprint (Gulf Coast), family-ownership profile, and product mix.
• Lotus Foods: Specialty rice brand focused on organic, heirloom, and regenerative rice varieties sold through natural and mainstream grocery channels. Comparable as a branded organic/specialty rice company pursuing similar natural and mainstream retailer doors.
• Producers Rice Mill: Major US rice milling operation in Stuttgart, Arkansas, milling long grain, medium grain, and parboiled rice. Closely comparable as a vertically integrated miller selling packaged and bulk rice through retail and foodservice channels.
• Riceland Foods: Largest US rice miller and farmer-owned cooperative based in Arkansas. Comparable as a farmer/miller that produces long grain, medium grain, and specialty rice for retail and industrial customers, though at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Riviana Foods (RiceSelect): US rice processor and packager selling branded specialty rice (Texmati, Jasmati, etc.) through retail grocery and foodservice. Comparable in selling branded specialty rice varieties in supermarkets and competing for similar shelf space.

Regional players

• Far West Rice: California-based rice miller producing short, medium, and long grain rice for retail and foodservice. Comparable milling and packaging operations but serves a different US growing region than Doguet's Texas Gulf Coast base.
• California Family Foods: Northern California rice mill and packaging operation serving branded, private label, and bulk rice customers. Comparable vertically integrated miller model but anchored in a different growing region (Sacramento Valley) versus Doguet's Gulf Coast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DoguetsRiceMill
• Instagraminstagram.com/doguets_rice

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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