Why Choose Us?

Cultivated in the heart of Arkansas — the nation's rice belt.

Our Ar-Mati rice is known for its rich, buttery, popcorn-like scent and flavor — no additives required.

One ingredient. No bleaching, no preservatives, no synthetic enhancements. Just real rice.

Low glycemic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and pantry-staple approved for health-conscious households.

We're not a food conglomerate. We're growers, packers, and proud Arkansans who care about every grain we sell.

Whether you're stocking your pantry or gifting a curated set, every product is shipped with care and shelf appeal.

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Our Story

Our Ar-Mati rice, Cache River Rice, has been grown and continuously developed since 1985. It was originally owned by the McKnight Milling Company, headed by Mr. DeLoss McKnight and family, and farmed on the McKnight family farm. Many years later, in 2007, the Hess family, with four generations of rice farming, bought the company. Then in 2020, the company was acquired by Jayme Cartillar from Wynne, Arkansas. Jayme, a farmer and entrepreneur in the region, owns and operates the company and his dad, Rusty Cartillar, an agricultural pilot for many years, also assists with operations.

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“I’ve been using Ar-Mati rice in everything from gumbo to gift baskets. My pantry is never without it.”— Prepping with Purpose