- Brand origin
- United States
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Netherlands
Ben’s Original is a rice and meal-solutions brand that originated in the United States. Ben’s Original is ultimately owned by Mars, Incorporated, through Mars Food & Nutrition.
bensoriginal.comOwnership chain
- BrandBen's OriginalUnited States
- Mars Food & Nutrition
- Ultimate ownerMars, IncorporatedUnited States
About Ben's Original
What is Ben’s Original?
Ben’s Original is a food brand best known for rice products and convenient meal solutions. The brand offers traditional rice, microwaveable rice, sauces, and prepared meal products. Mars describes Ben’s Original as part of its food portfolio.
Who owns Ben’s Original?
Ben’s Original is ultimately owned by Mars, Incorporated, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Ben’s Original, Mars Food & Nutrition, then Mars, Incorporated. Mars Food & Nutrition is a segment of Mars, Incorporated. Mars, Incorporated is a family-owned business.
Where does Ben’s Original come from?
Ben’s Original originated in the United States. In the 1940s, Forrest E. Mars Sr. formed a partnership with rice-industry pioneer Erich Huzenlaub in London. Huzenlaub developed a patented parboiling process, and Mars Sr. and Huzenlaub brought the technology to the United States. The brand later changed its name to Ben’s Original in 2020.
What products does Ben’s Original make?
Ben’s Original makes converted rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, basmati rice, wild rice, and other rice products. The range includes microwaveable Ready Rice products, sauces, and Street Food meal products such as bean and rice burrito bowls. Product availability varies by market.
Subsidiaries: Mars GmbH
Frequently asked questions about Ben's Original
Is Ben’s Original owned by Mars?
- Yes. Ben’s Original is owned through Mars Food & Nutrition, which is part of Mars, Incorporated.
What kind of food does Ben’s Original sell?
- Ben’s Original sells rice, microwaveable rice, sauces, and prepared meal products. Its range includes traditional rice varieties and Street Food products.
Where did Ben’s Original start?
- Ben’s Original originated in the United States. Its history is linked to the parboiling technology brought to the United States by Forrest E. Mars Sr. and Erich Huzenlaub in the 1940s.
Why was the name changed to Ben’s Original?
- The brand changed its name to Ben’s Original in 2020. The change addressed inequities associated with the former name and brand imagery.
Does Ben’s Original make microwaveable rice?
- Yes. Ben’s Original makes Ready Rice products designed for microwave preparation, including jasmine rice and other varieties.
Sources: mars.com, bensoriginal.com, bensoriginal.com: our history, bensoriginal.com: ben rice x bens original, fi.bensoriginal.com: historia, bensoriginal.com: about bens, fi.bensoriginal.com, de.bensoriginal.com
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, bensoriginal.com
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