The cockerel icon is the seal of warranty of Riso Gallo, the nº 1 producer in Italy, meaning excellence in rice production, respecting the environment and our workers. But what does G.A.L.L.O. really mean?Guaranteed: We oversee the whole supply chain, guaranteeing 100% sustainable practices according to the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform *, as certified by an independent external auditor***SAI Platform -FSA 2.1 - Scoring: 100% Silver**Control Union Certifications B.V. - Report Number: CU-FSA-867567-125908Authentic: Riso Gallo guarantees the origin of the rice, the traditional stone husking using whitening machines that allow a more gentle abrasion and a careful, grain by grain selection using optical sorters.Local: All our Arborio rice is cultivated exclusively in 14 selected farms in and around Arborio, the town in northern Italy which gave its name to the rice variety.Loyal: We use only FSC certified cartons.Original: Riso Gallo is the Italian Maestro of Risotto since 1856. Our grains are ideal for classic risotto and many recipes.