1. Since 1935

3. Who Are We? Our Business: In 1935, Peter Ratuski recognized wild rice had a future. Since 1968, the Ratuski’s have transformed the procurement process of wild rice to produce the highest quality products. Today, we do not deviate from this proven process . Our Mission: To promote a Healthy Lifestyle as your trusted, reliable source of wild rice products. Our Principles: To use our experience, expertise and good judgment to produce premium wild rice products and serve the needs of our retail and private label clients with excellence.

5. From the Plant to Your Plate It’s about good judgment Human judgment is involved throughout the processing of wild rice. Knowing when the crop is ripe and ready to harvest, how long it should be cured, and how to “roast in” the distinctive nutty flavor are critical calls that need to be made throughout the process. Grading by size depending on end-user specification Gravity Mechanical harvesting by airboat Harvesting Continued ripening of the rice Curing Locks in nutty flavor and the unique texture Roasting Fine rubber paddles separate the husk from the kernel. Husking

6. Committed to Growth Canada Shoal Lake Wild Rice is committed to growth while ensuring that the needs of our existing customers are met. Since our inception we have expanded across Canada and the globe. Brazil South Africa United States EU Countries Japan Israel

7. Our Products: Quality & Diversity With a full selection of wild rice products available, Shoal Lake is capable of meeting all of your unique specifications Private Label & Ingredients 100% Wild Rice Organic Grown Lake Rice Pure Wild, Veggie Pilaf White’n Wild, Brown’n Wild Cooked Wild Rice Custom Blends Wild Rice Pancake Mix

8. Just Ask Our Costumers “ We met you folks at the Royal, bought some of your wild rice and were so impressed that we'd like to see how we go about getting more.” Manitoulin Island “ I had the pleasure of trying a can of your cooked wild rice…My wife enjoyed it so much, a happy wife makes for a happy husband….where can we purchase this product?” St. Thomas Ontario “ We've received the rice and sold some to friends. Really delicious. We'll definitely be in touch when it comes time to order more. Thanks .” Chuc Gore, Bay Ontario “ I purchased your canned Wild Rice at the 2004 Royal Winter Fair in Toronto . It is a great product.” Toronto Ontario Experience – Expertise - Excellence