Private Label & White Label · Basmati Rice for UK Market
Private Label Basmati Rice UK
1121 & Pusa Custom Branded Rice
Aged 12+ months, colour-sorted premium basmati from India.
UK Organic recognised · PPDS compliant · CIF Felixstowe.
Private Label Basmati Rice for UK Supermarkets & Brands
Radiance Overseas supplies private label basmati rice to UK importers, ethnic food brands, supermarket own-label buyers, and meal kit companies. Varieties: 1121 Extra Long Grain (most premium, 8mm+ grain), Pusa Basmati 1509 (everyday premium), Pusa 1121 Steam, 1718 Basmati. All rice is APEDA-certified, aged minimum 12 months, and sorted on Bühler-grade colour sorters. UK Organic (NPOP-recognised under GB organic equivalency) available on request. Post-Brexit compliance: UK FSA allergen labelling rules, PPDS (Natasha's Law) compliant packaging available.
Packaging Specs for UK Private Label Basmati
| Format | Sizes | Printing |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-up pouch (Matt/Gloss laminate) | 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 5kg | Up to 8-colour flexo; your artwork |
| PP woven bag | 10kg, 20kg, 25kg | 1-colour screen or label |
| Jute bag (premium) | 5kg, 10kg | Screen print or sewn label |
| MOQ | 1 MT per SKU (approximately 1,000 × 1kg pouches or equivalent mix) | |
UK Compliance — Allergen Labelling, Organic & HMRC
UK-market private label rice must carry: product name, ingredients list, allergen declaration (gluten-free / tested), net weight, best-before date, country of origin (India), storage instructions, responsible UK importer address. Radiance Overseas pre-prints all mandatory UK FSA fields. HMRC commodity code: 1006.30 (milled rice). Import duty 0% under UK Global Tariff for rice. UK Organic certificate available — NPOP is recognised by the UK for organic imports.
Labelling Requirements
- English language only
- Allergen bold (gluten-free declared)
- Net weight in metric (kg/g)
- Best-before date (shelf life)
- Country of origin: India
- UK importer address required
- PPDS compliant (Natasha's Law)
Organic & Certifications
- UK Organic Certificate available
- NPOP recognised equivalent
- No re-certification post-Brexit
- Organic Transaction Certificate (OTC)
- NABL COA included per shipment
- Phytosanitary certificate
- APEDA Certificate of Origin
CIF Pricing & Lead Time to UK
Shipping Route
- Origin Port: Nhava Sheva (Mumbai)
- UK Destination: Felixstowe or Southampton
- Sea Transit: 20–24 days
- Lead Time from PO: 25–35 days
- Packaging Production: Included in lead time
- Air Freight Available for urgent samples
Payment Terms
- Advance: 30% of invoice value
- Against BL Copy: 70% balance
- Letter of Credit: At sight accepted
- Net 30 Days: Available for established UK buyers
- Price Includes: CIF Felixstowe/Southampton
- Customs: Buyer responsibility (clearance support provided)
UK Buyer Success — Who Sources Basmati Rice from India?
Supermarket Own-Label
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons own-label basmati. Premium shelving at competitive margins. Radiance Overseas supplies importers serving supermarket chains.
Ethnic Grocery Brands
UK South Asian food brands, independent ethnic retailers. Premium 1121 basmati for retail + bulk. Strong margin opportunity.
Meal Kit Companies
HelloFresh-style meal kits. Premium 1121 basmati in custom portioned bags. Growing segment post-2023.
Cash & Carry / Wholesalers
Costco UK suppliers, independent wholesale. 5kg–25kg bag formats. Volume discounts available.
D2C Health Food Brands
Amazon UK, Ocado, Planet Organic sellers. Premium 1121 basmati with sustainability claims. Custom 1kg pouches.
Food Service & HoReCa
Restaurants, hotel chains, catering. 25kg bags CIF UK. Competitive pricing for volume commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with a Free UK Sample
See the quality before you commit. DHL sample packs with NABL COA dispatched within 48 hours. Arrives UK in 3-5 days. No cost, no commitment.