For more than 170 years, Riso Gallo has been perfecting the art of Italian rice, combining generations of expertise with a forward-thinking approach to quality, sustainability and performance in the kitchen.
Founded in 1856, Riso Gallo is one of Italy’s longest-established rice producers and remains a family-run business today. From its home near Pavia, the brand has built a reputation around rice varieties known for their consistency, texture and ability to absorb flavour beautifully.
At Braehead Foods, Arborio sits at the heart of our Riso Gallo range.
One of Italy’s best-known risotto varieties, Arborio is characterised by its short, rounded grains. As it cooks, the rice releases natural starch while retaining a pleasant firmness at the centre, creating the creamy texture and satisfying bite associated with a classic risotto.
That same texture also makes Arborio a versatile ingredient for professional kitchens, working equally well in arancini, baked rice dishes and a wide range of Italian-inspired menus.
Made by chefs. Made with Gallo.
Riso Gallo Arborio isn’t only part of our warehouse range — it’s an ingredient our own Production Kitchen chefs use too.
Our chef-made arancini are produced using Gallo Arborio rice, giving the finished product the creamy interior and structured grain that make Arborio so well suited to this classic Italian dish.
It’s a great example of how the right ingredient supports the finished product — from the rice itself through to something ready for service.
Italian tradition. A modern approach.
Alongside its long heritage, Riso Gallo has continued to develop the way its rice is grown, produced and packaged, with sustainability playing an increasingly important role.
Its work includes responsible sourcing, close relationships with Italian growers and circular-economy projects designed to make better use of materials created during rice production.
Rice husks and straw have been explored for use in sustainable building and furniture materials, while Riso Gallo has also collaborated on innovative projects using by-products from black rice processing to create natural textile dyes.
It’s an approach that brings together Italian heritage, innovation and a clear focus on making better use of resources throughout the production process.
Riso Gallo at Braehead Foods
Our core Arborio range includes:
13666 – Gallo Arborio White Rice 5kg
A professional-format Arborio rice ideal for risotto, arancini and other Italian rice dishes.
3427 – Gallo Arborio Sustainable Rice 1kg
100% Italian Arborio rice with the classic short, rounded grain and creamy cooking characteristics the variety is known for.
Whether it’s going straight into a professional kitchen or into one of our own Production Kitchen recipes, Riso Gallo brings together Italian provenance, reliable performance and more than six generations of rice expertise.
Discover more about Riso Gallo and the range available from Braehead Foods: Riso Gallo
