New Iberia's Conrad Rice Mill Celebrates 100th Anniversary

New Iberia, Louisiana -  Conrad Rice Mill, America's oldest rice mill, has been milling rice since 1912.  The mill will celebrate its 100th anniversary the month of February 2012.  During the month of February discounts on mill tours will be offered.  The mill is located at 307 Ann St., New Iberia, Louisiana.  The KONRIKO® Company Store offers their products along with other items including those produced locally. "We have evolved from simply selling white rice locally to producing nutritious brown rice products that are Certified Gluten Free, Non GMO verified, and Kosher too.  We still keep things pretty simple making only products with ingredients that we can pronounce," said Mike Davis, Conrad Rice Mill owner.  Catalogs and recipes are available.  For information contact Conrad Rice Mill at 800-551-3245 or visit conradricemill.com.
 
The Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Iberia Parish.  The bureau promotes the parish as a destination including New Iberia, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre.  Marketing programs target leisure travelers, business travelers, meeting planners, group tour planners, special event planners, the media and entertainment industry.  The bureau operates the Iberia Parish Welcome Center open daily Monday - Saturday.