Heritage
19-year-old Domenico DeDomenico traveled to America from Italy in 1890. The immigration officer misunderstood his name and wrote “Charlie” on his papers. He was known as Charlie for the rest of his life.
Charlie moved to California in 1895 and opened a produce store. He added 3 more stores over the next 10 years.
Charlie and his wife, Maria, opened the Gragnano Products, Inc. pasta factory in San Francisco in 1912. Their sons Paskey, Vince, Tom and Anthony, also joined the business.
The company was renamed the "Golden Grain Macaroni Company" in 1934 based on a suggestion by Paskey.
The first Rice-A-Roni® product was created in 1958 when Vince, inspired by an Armenian-style rice pilaf, placed rice and pasta in a box with a dry seasoning mix. Originally named for its combination of half rice and half pasta, Rice-A-Roni® quickly became a staple in American families' meals.
Families across America were introduced to ChickenRice-A-Roni® through television ads featuring San Francisco’s cable cars and the famous "The San Francisco Treat" jingle.
Beef, Spanish and Fried Rice Rice-A-Roni® flavors were added to the line in 1962 and they have been a family favorite ever since.
In 1964, Vince developed Noodle Roni® Parmesano based on the Italian dish "Noodles Alfredo". New flavors including Romanoff, Stroganoff and Fettucine Alfredo were soon added.
The DeDomenico family sold the Golden Grain Company to The Quaker Oats Company in 1986.
Noodle Roni® was renamed Pasta Roni® in 1995 to better describe the product line, which included pasta shapes such as angel hair, shells and corkscrews.
Convenient Microwavable Cups were introduced in 2012 in classic Rice-A-Roni® flavors. Pasta Roni® flavors were added in 2014.
The Rice-A-Roni® plant in Bridgeview, IL was featured on the nationally televised Food Factory program to great applause.
You can pick up your family’s favorite flavor of Rice-A-Roni® and Pasta Roni® in almost any grocery store and enjoy an easy, delicious dinner tonight!
About Us
At Rice-A-Roni, we’ve been bringing flavor and convenience to your dinner table since 1958. Known as “The San Francisco Treat,” our signature product combines fluffy rice and tender pasta, infused with a variety of delicious seasonings.
Our mission is to provide easy-to-make meals that satisfy your family’s hunger and delight their taste buds. With a wide range of flavors and options, from classic chicken and beef to vegetarian varieties, we cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences.
Quality is at the heart of what we do. We source the finest ingredients to ensure that every box of Rice-A-Roni delivers a delightful culinary experience. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or an elaborate feast, Rice-A-Roni is here to make mealtime simple and enjoyable.
Join us as we continue to create meals that bring families together, one flavorful bite at a time!
