Orivarzea

The history of Orivárzea goes back to 1997, when the ten most important rice producers in Lezíria Ribatejana decided to join hands and produce and sell rice of excellence with unique qualities, which was intended to reach the end consumer at a fair price

The profitability of production means and the settlement of a project based on a spirit of solidarity and mutual aid attracted new farmers very quickly, the number of which has been growing over the years reaching the current 37 associates with 5000 hectares planted. All from Ribatejo, all rice producers, all faithful to the principles of certification ensuring rice that is well above the official quality standards with an absolute grasp on the production process, from the seeds produced by Orivárzea to its placement on the supermarket shelf.

However, Orivárzea’s tradition was born a long time before 1997. Privileged birthplace of rice cultivation in Portugal since late 19th century, Lezíria Ribatejana has been witness to generations of farmers passing through its large plains, who have been taught – through time and practice – the secrets of producing rice of excellence in the Tagus Estuary