10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013

o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number 0-32565

RiceBran Technologies

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

California	87-0673375
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6720 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 390	85253
Scottsdale, AZ	(Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Issuer’s telephone number, including area code:  (602) 522-3000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule l2b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o No x

As of April 30, 2013, shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding totaled 209,725,756.

RiceBran Technologies

Index

Form 10-Q

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION			Page
	Item 1.	Financial Statements	2
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	3
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	4
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012	5
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	6
		Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	7
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	27
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	27
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	27
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	27
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	27
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	28
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	28
	Item 5.	Other Information	28
	Item 6.	Exhibits	28
Signatures			29

Cautionary Note about Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenue, liquidity or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.  Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect” or “anticipate” or other similar words.  The forward-looking statements contained herein reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, including the factors that may affect future results set forth in this Current Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.  We disclaim any obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this quarterly report.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amounts)

	2013			2012
Revenues	$	8,709		$	9,746
Cost of goods sold		7,743			8,005
Gross profit		966			1,741
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		2,906			3,645
Professional fees		507			471
Impairment of property		300			-
Total operating expenses		3,713			4,116
Loss from operations		(2,747	)		(2,375	)
Other income (expense):
Interest income		10			47
Interest expense		(629	)		(418	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		250			(206	)
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		(3,538	)		(2,362	)
Loss on extinguishment		(32	)		(2,986	)
Financing expense		-			(1,524	)
Other income		3			4
Other expense		(125	)		(94	)
Total other income (expense)		(4,061	)		(7,539	)
Loss before income taxes		(6,808	)		(9,914	)
Income tax benefit		510			542
Net loss		(6,298	)		(9,372	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA		485			543
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$	(5,813	)	$	(8,829	)
Loss per share attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders
Basic	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.04	)
Diluted	$	(0.03	)	$	(0.04	)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic		208,692			202,686
Diluted		208,692			202,686

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

(Unaudited) (in thousands)

	2013			2012
Net loss	$	(6,298	)	$	(9,372	)
Other comprehensive income - foreign currency translation, net of tax		148			347
Comprehensive loss, net of tax		(6,150	)		(9,025	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		413			373
Total comprehensive loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$	(5,737	)	$	(8,652	)

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except share amounts)

	March 31,			December 31,
	2013			2012
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	214		$	1,040
Restricted cash		2,413			1,919
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $516 and $518 (variable interest entity restricted $2,609 and $2,505)		3,980			3,487
Inventories		2,237			1,994
Deferred tax asset		305			234
Income and operating taxes recoverable		1,031			1,167
Deposits and other current assets		1,033			975
Total current assets		11,213			10,816
Property, net (variable interest entity restricted $5,827 and $5,757)		28,190			28,457
Goodwill		4,830			4,773
Intangible assets, net		3,524			2,575
Other long-term assets		387			385
Total assets	$	48,144		$	47,006
LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	4,238		$	3,021
Payable for technology license		1,200			-
Accrued expenses		4,909			4,509
Current maturities of long-term debt (variable interest entity nonrecourse $7,679 and  $7,013)		8,589			8,003
Total current liabilities		18,936			15,533
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt, less current portion (variable interest entity nonrecourse $7,988 and  $7,454 )		13,387			11,581
Deferred tax liability		1,258			1,674
Derivative warrant liabilities		6,758			4,520
Total liabilities		40,339			33,308
Commitments and contingencies
Temporary Equity: Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA		8,849			9,262
Equity:
Equity attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders:
Preferred stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized and none issued		-			-
Common stock, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 209,434,847 and 207,616,097 shares issued and outstanding		210,653			210,396
Accumulated deficit		(210,233	)		(204,420	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,464	)		(1,540	)
Total equity attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders		(1,044	)		4,436
Total liabilities, temporary equity and equity	$	48,144		$	47,006

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

(Unaudited) (in thousands)

	2013			2012
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(6,298	)	$	(9,372	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		968			1,439
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable		17			305
Stock and share-based compensation		117			346
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		3,538			2,362
Financing expense		-			1,524
Impairment of property		300			-
Loss on extinguishment		32			2,986
Deferred tax benefit		(510	)		(541	)
Other		(40	)		38
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(232	)		(439	)
Inventories		(189	)		431
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,250			(349	)
Pre-petition liabilities		-			(1,615	)
Other		143			(60	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(904	)		(2,945	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property		(716	)		(1,543	)
Proceeds from sale of property		327			213
Receipts on notes receivable		-			300
Restricted cash		(500	)		200
Other		-			(9	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(889	)		(839	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of debt		(2,974	)		(2,995	)
Proceeds from issuance of debt		3,929			1,385
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt and related warrants		-			2,362
Net cash provided by financing activities		955			752
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		12			171
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(826	)		(2,861	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		1,040			3,329
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	214		$	468
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for interest	$	275		$	373
Cash paid for income taxes		-			-

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of RiceBran Technologies and subsidiaries were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for reporting on Form 10-Q; therefore, as permitted under these rules, certain footnotes and other financial information included in audited financial statements were condensed or omitted.  The Interim Financial Statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the interim results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented.

These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The report of our independent registered public accounting firm that accompanies the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, included in that Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains a going concern explanatory paragraph in which our independent registered public accounting firm expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.We have experienced significant losses and negative cash flows and have an accumulated deficit of $210.3 million as of March 31, 2013.  Further, although we are focusing on raising additional funds to operate our business, there can be no assurances that these efforts will prove successful.

The interim results reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year, or any other future period, and have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern based on the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts reported for the prior year to achieve consistent presentation with the current year.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There are no recent accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us and adoption of which could potentially have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 2. BUSINESS

We are a human food ingredient and animal nutrition company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of numerous products derived from rice bran.  We have proprietary and patented intellectual property that allows us to convert rice bran, one of the world’s most underutilized food sources, into a number of highly nutritious human food and animal nutrition products.  Our target markets are human food and animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as natural food, functional food and nutraceutical supplement manufacturers and retailers, both domestically and internationally.  We have developed a bio-refining approach to processing raw rice bran into various value added constituents such as stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO), defatted rice bran (DRB) and a variety of other valuable derivative products from each of these core products.

We have three reportable business segments: (i) Corporate; (ii) USA, which manufactures and distributes SRB in various granulations along with other products derived from rice bran via proprietary and patented enzyme treatment processes; and (iii) Brazil, which extracts crude RBO and DRB from rice bran, which are then further processed into a number of valuable human food and animal nutrition products.  The Corporate segment includes selling, general and administrative expenses including public company expenses, litigation, and other expenses not directly attributable to other segments.  No Corporate allocations are made to the other segments.  General corporate interest is not allocated.

The USA segment consists of two locations in California and two locations in Louisiana all of which can produce SRB. One of the two Louisiana SRB facilities, located in Lake Charles, has been idle since May 2009.  The USA segment also includes our Dillon, Montana Stage II facility which produces RiSolubles (a highly nutritious, carbohydrate and lipid rich fraction of SRB), RiFiber (a fiber rich derivative of SRB) and RiBalance (a complete rice bran nutritional package derived from further processing SRB).  The manufacturing facilities included in our USA segment have proprietary and patented processing equipment and technology for the stabilization and further processing of rice bran into finished products.  Approximately 50% of USA segment revenue is from sales of human food products and 50% is from sales of animal nutrition products.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Brazil segment consists of the operation of our subsidiary Industria Riograndens De Oleos Vegetais Ltda. (Irgovel), located in Pelotas, Brazil.  Irgovel manufactures RBO and DRB products for both the human and animal food markets in Brazil and internationally.  In refining RBO to an edible grade, several co-products are obtained.  One such product is distilled fatty acids, a valuable raw material for the detergent industry.  DRB is sold in bulk as animal feed and compounded with a number of other ingredients to produce complex animal nutrition products which are packaged and sold under Irgovel brands in the Brazilian market.  Approximately 46% of Brazil segment product revenue was from sales of RBO products and 54% was from sales of DRB products.

NOTE 3. LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLAN

We continue to experience losses and negative cash flows from operations which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  We currently have insufficient funds to support our operations and service our debt in the near term and have inadequate financing arrangements in place at this time.  Although we believe that we will be able to obtain the funds necessary to operate our business, there can be no assurances that our efforts will prove successful.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

In the ongoing effort to improve profitability, significant emphasis will be placed on growing revenues.  The growth of revenues is expected to include the following:

· growth in existing markets for stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO) and defatted rice bran (DRB);

· expanding our product offerings and improving existing products;

· aligning with strategic partners who can provide channels for additional sales of our products; and

· implementing price increases.

We may also monetize certain assets which could result in additional impairment of asset values.  Asset monetization may include some or all of the following:

· sale of certain facilities;

· sale of a noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries; or

· sale of surplus equipment.

NOTE 4. LOSS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during all periods presented.  Shares underlying options, warrants and convertible debt are excluded from the basic EPS calculation but are considered in calculating diluted EPS.

Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period increased by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if the impact of assumed exercises and conversions is dilutive.  The dilutive effect of outstanding options and warrants is calculated using the treasury stock method.  The dilutive effect of outstanding convertible debt is calculated using the if-converted method.

Below are reconciliations of the numerators and denominators in the EPS computations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

	2013			2012
NUMERATOR (in thousands):
Basic and diluted - net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$	(5,813	)	$	(8,829	)
DENOMINATOR:
Basic EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		208,691,791			202,686,445
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		-			-
Diluted EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		208,691,791			202,686,445
Number of shares of common stock which could be purchased with weighted average outstanding securities not included in diluted EPS because effect would be antidilutive-
Stock options (average exercise price of $0.15 and $0.26)		34,651,990			38,849,299
Warrants (average exercise price of $0.12 and $0.50 )		161,353,772			106,712,071
Convertible debt (average conversion price of $0.07 and $0.11)		93,517,536			39,759,633

The impact of potentially dilutive securities outstanding at March 31, 2013 and 2012, was not included in the calculation of diluted EPS in 2013 and 2012 because to do so would be antidilutive.  Those securities listed in the table above which were antidilutive in 2013 and 2012, which remain outstanding, could potentially dilute EPS in the future.

NOTE 5. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA

We hold a variable interest which relates to our equity interest in Nutra SA, LLC (Nutra SA).  We are the primary beneficiary of Nutra SA, and as such, Nutra SA’s assets, liabilities and results of operations are included in our consolidated financial statements.  The other equity holders’ interests are reflected in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, in the consolidated statements of operations, and redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, in the consolidated balance sheets.  Our variable interest in Nutra SA is our Brazil segment.  A summary of the carrying amounts of Nutra SA balances included in our consolidated balance sheets follows (in thousands).

	March 31		December 31,
	2013		2012
Cash and cash equivalents	$	175	$	562
Restricted cash		494		-
Other current assets (restricted $2,609 and $2,505)		5,822		5,675
Property, net (restricted $5,827 and $5,757)		20,413		19,690
Goodwill and intangibles, net		6,120		6,215
Other noncurrent assets		66		54
Total assets	$	33,090	$	32,196
Current liabilities	$	6,142	$	5,141
Current portion of long-term debt (nonrecourse $7,679 and $7,013)		7,679		7,013
Long-term debt, less current portion (nonrecourse $7,988 and $7,454)		7,988		7,454
Other noncurrent liabilities		1,257		1,871
Total liabilities	$	23,066	$	21,479

Nutra SA’s debt is secured by its accounts receivable and property.  Our parent company and our non-Brazilian subsidiaries do not guarantee any of Nutra SA’s debt.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

A summary of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 follows (in thousands).

	2013			2012
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, January 1	$	9,262		$	9,918
Investors' interest in net loss of Nutra SA		(485	)		(543	)
Investors' interest in other comprehensive income of Nutra SA		72			170
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, March 31	$	8,849		$	9,545

In December 2010, we entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (MIPA) with AF Bran Holdings-NL LLC and AF Bran Holdings LLC (Investors).  The Investors’ interest was 49.0% in the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.  The Investors’ share of Nutra SA’s net income (loss) increases (decreases) redeemable noncontrolling interest.

The Investors have the right to purchase from Nutra SA up to an additional 750,000 units for another $1.5 million.  If immediately prior to such purchase Nutra SA and Irgovel have sufficient cash to complete certain projects, then the units will have no voting rights.  In April 2013, we invested $0.1 million in Nutra SA.

Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA is recorded in temporary equity, above the equity section and after liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets, because the Investors have the right to force a sale of Nutra SA assets in the future (see Drag Along Rights described below).  We have assessed the likelihood of the Investors exercising these rights as less than probable at March 31, 2013, in part because it is more likely the Investors will exercise other rights prior to January 2014.  We will continue to evaluate the probability of the Investors exercising their Drag Along rights each reporting period.  We will begin to accrete the redeemable noncontrolling interest up to fair value if and when it is probable the Investors will exercise these rights.

We are restricted from competing with Nutra SA and Irgovel in Brazil as further described in the MIPA.

In connection with the December 2012 capital contributions, we amended the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA (LLC agreement).  Pursuant to this amendment, among other things, any units held by the Investors after January 1, 2014, accrue a yield at 4% if a certain milestone condition is satisfied, and at 8% if the milestone condition is not satisfied (the Yield).  The milestone condition relates to Nutra SA having performed all of the following: obtaining additional bank financing, completion of the capital expansion project within certain spending limitations, and operation of the plant post expansion at targeted processing levels.  Commencing with the first quarter of 2014, Nutra SA must make distributions to the Investors quarterly in the amount equal to the previously accrued and unpaid Yield plus any additional distributions owed to the Investors.  Until March 31, 2014, or if at any time Nutra SA is past due on its obligations to pay the Investors the Yield, all amounts due to us for management fees or for shared employees as provided under the LLC Agreement shall be tolled and remain unpaid until all past due amounts, if any, owed to the Investors have been paid in full.

Following the payment of the Yield, Nutra SA must distribute all distributable cash (as defined in the LLC Agreement) to the members on March 31 of each year as follows: (i) first, to the Investors in an amount equal to 2.3 times the Investors’ capital contribution, less the aggregate amount of distributions paid to the Investors, (ii) second, to us in an amount equal to (i) two times the capital contributions made by us, less the aggregate amount of distributions paid to us; and (iii) third, to us and the Investors in proportion to our respective membership interests.

Under the LLC agreement, the business of Nutra SA is to be conducted by the manager, currently our CEO, subject to the oversight of the management committee.  The management committee is comprised of three of our representatives and two Investor representatives.  Upon an event of default or a qualifying event, we will no longer control the management committee and the management committee will include three Investor representatives and two of our representatives.  In addition, following an event of default or a qualifying event, a majority of the members of the management committee may replace the manager of Nutra SA.

As of March 31, 2013, there have been no events of default.  Events of default, as defined in the MIPA, are:

· A Nutra SA business plan deviation, defined as the occurrence, in either 2013 or 2014, of a 20% unfavorable variation in two out of three of the following: (i) revenue, (ii) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) or (iii) debt,

· A Nutra SA EBITDA default, which is defined as the failure to achieve 85% of planned EBITDA for three consecutive quarters, or

· A material problem, which is defined as a material problem in a facility (unrelated to changes in law, weather, etc.) likely to cause a Nutra SA business plan deviation or Nutra SA EBITDA default, which results in damages not at least 80% covered by insurance proceeds.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2013, there have been no qualifying events.  The LLC agreement, defines a qualifying event as any event prior to September 16, 2014, which results, or will result in, (i) a person or group of persons exercising the right to appoint members to our board of directors holding one third or more of the votes of all board members, (ii) the sale, exchange, pledge or use as guarantee of one half or more of our ownership interest in Nutra SA to a third party or (iii) the bankruptcy of RiceBran Technologies or Nutra SA.

The Investors have certain rights, summarized below, under an investor rights agreement and the LLC agreement, as further defined in the agreements.

· Conversion Rights – The Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for equity interests in Irgovel.  After any exchange, the Investors would possess the same rights and obligations with respect to the securities of Irgovel, as they have in Nutra SA.

· Global Holding Company (GHC) Roll-Up – If we form an entity, GHC, to hold our Brazil segment assets, the Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for equity interests in GHC.  The investors may exercise this right after the second anniversary of the formation of GHC or, if an event of default has occurred, after the GHC formation date.  The appraised fair value of the Investors’ interest in Nutra SA would be used to determine the amount of ownership interest the Investors would receive in GHC.

· RiceBran Technologies Roll-Up – The Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for our common stock..  This right is available upon the earlier of January 2014 or upon an event of default.  We may elect to postpone our obligation to complete the roll-up to January 2015 if the roll-up would result in over 25% of our common stock being owned by the Investors.  The appraised fair value of the Investors’ interest in Nutra SA and the market price of our stock would be used to determine the amount of ownership interest the Investors would receive.

· Drag Along Rights – The Investors have the right to force the sale of all Nutra SA assets after the earlier of January 2014 or the date of an event of default or qualifying event.  The right terminates upon the occurrence of certain events (a $50 million Nutra SA initial public offering or a change of control, as defined).  We may elect to exercise a right of first refusal to purchase the Investors’ interest instead of proceeding to a sale.

In evaluating whether we are the primary beneficiary of Nutra SA, we considered the matters which could be put to a vote of the members.  Until there is an event of default or a qualifying event, the Investors’ rights and abilities, individually or in the aggregate, do not allow them to substantively participate in the operations of Nutra SA.  The Investors do not currently have the ability to dissolve Nutra SA or otherwise force the sale of all its assets.  They do have such rights in the future (Drag Along Rights as described above).  We will continue to evaluate our ability to control Nutra SA each reporting period.

Cash provided by operations in our Brazil segment is generally unavailable for distribution to our Corporate and USA segments pursuant to the terms of the LLC agreement.

NOTE 6. INVENTORIES

Inventories are composed of the following (in thousands):

	March 31,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Finished goods	$	1,402	$	1,146
Work in process		417		330
Raw materials		168		255
Packaging supplies		250		263
Total inventories	$	2,237	$	1,994

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 7. PROPERTY

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

	March 31,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Land	$	406	$	403
Furniture and fixtures		358		358
Plant		14,516		14,362
Computer and software		1,433		1,407
Leasehold improvements		195		189
Machinery and equipment		14,436		15,053
Construction in progress		10,090		9,118
Property		41,434		40,890
Less accumulated depreciation		13,244		12,433
Property,  net	$	28,190	$	28,457

Included in accounts payable at March 31, 2013, is $1.0 million related to amounts payable for capital expansion project additions.

In April 2013, we sold two proprietary rice bran stabilization extruders for use in China for $0.5 million.  We expect the related gain on sale to total approximately $0.3 million.

NOTE 8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

In 2011, we entered into an agreement with a partner with the goal of developing technology to extract and concentrate protein from rice bran.  In March 2013, the agreement was mutually terminated under terms whereby we each received (i) the right to separately develop, modify and improve the jointly developed technology owned by the partner and (ii) we received a nonexclusive, royalty free, perpetual license to that technology (License).  We paid the partner $1.2 million as a lump sum in April 2013.  Our obligation to pay the $1.2 million is reflected as payable for technology license as of March 31, 2013.  Our $1.2 million investment in the license is reflected as intangible assets in the USA segment at March 31, 2013.  As discussed in the following footnote, in April 2013 we sold a 50% interest in our subsidiary holding the License.

NOTE 9. EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

As of March 31, 2013, RBT PRO, LLC (RBT PRO) was a wholly owned subsidiary whose only asset was the License acquired in March 2013, discussed in the preceding footnote.  In April 2013, we entered into a series of agreements with various affiliates of Wilmar International Limited (collectively Wilmar).  In connection therewith, we sold a 50% membership interest in RBT PRO to Wilmar for $1.2 million.  RBT PRO granted an exclusive, royalty free, perpetual sublicenses of the License to Wilmar for use throughout China and to the Parent Company for use worldwide, excluding China.

We also entered into a cross license agreement with Wilmar.  We agreed to license to Wilmar all of our intellectual property with respect to processing of rice bran and its derivatives for use in China.  Wilmar agreed to license to us (i) its intellectual property with respect to processing of rice bran, and its derivatives, based on the intellectual property licensed to Wilmar under the License for use worldwide, excluding China and (iii) its other intellectual property with respect to processing of rice bran, and its derivatives, for use worldwide, excluding certain countries in Asia.

Under the agreements, we obtained the right to purchase 45% of the capital stock of any entity Wilmar establishes to develop new products relating to rice bran or its derivative, as defined in the agreement, using the intellectual property licensed to Wilmar.  If we decline the right to purchase 45% of the capital stock of any such new entity, we have the option to purchase 25% of the entity within two years of the entity’s formation.  The exercise price for the option will equal 25% of the capital investment made in the entity, plus interest, as defined in the agreement.

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NOTE 10. DEBT

The following table summarizes current and long-term portions of debt (in thousands).

	March 31,		December 31,
	2013		2012
USA segment:
Subordinated convertible notes, net	$	5,297	$	4,041
Senior convertible debentures, net		911		1,048
Factoring agreement		101		28
		6,309		5,117
Brazil segment:
Capital expansion loans		5,601		5,555
Equipment financing		227		201
Working capital lines of credit		3,912		2,227
Advances on export letters of credit		3,486		3,953
Special tax programs		2,441		2,531
		15,667		14,467
Total debt		21,976		19,584
Current portion		8,589		8,003
Long-term portion	$	13,387	$	11,581

USA Segment

As of March 31, 2013, our convertible debt consists of the following components (in thousands):

				Subordinated Convertible Notes
	Senior Convertible Debentures			Halpern Entities			Other Investors			Total
Principal outstanding	$	(994	)	$	(2,600	)	$	(2,775	)	$	(6,369	)
Discount		313			548			2,775			3,636
Derivative conversion liabilities		(230	)		(1,570	)		(1,675	)		(3,475	)
Debt	$	(911	)	$	(3,622	)	$	(1,675	)		(6,208	)
Debt - current portion	$	(808	)	$	-		$	-		$	(808	)
Debt - long-term portion		(103	)		(3,622	)		(1,675	)		(5,400	)

In the first quarter of 2013, the holder of the senior convertible debentures converted $0.1 million of the outstanding principal into 1,400,000 share of our common stock, at a conversion price of $0.07.  We recognized a loss of less than $0.1 million on the transaction, representing the difference between the $0.1 million market value of the shares of common stock issued and the $0.1 million carrying amount of the debt (including the related derivative conversion liability).

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In April and May 2013, we issued subordinated convertible notes and related warrants, which are described in the chart below.

Issuance

Date of Debt and/or   Warrant

Principal Amount of Notes and Debenture (in thousands)

Creditor's Debt Conversion Right

Stated Annual Interest Rate on Debt

Maturity Date of Debt

Number of Shares Under Warrant

Exercise Price of Warrant

Expiration Date of Warrant

Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants

April and May 2013

$

238

Convertible immediately at $0.07 per share

10

%

July 2015

3,394,324

Exercisable immediately at $0.08 per share

July 2017

The convertible debt and warrants listed in the table above contain full ratchet antidilution provisions and require the holders to provide us with 61 day notice prior to conversion or exercise if the holder would have a beneficial ownership interest in excess of 4.99% immediately after conversion or exercise.  The $0.1 million of proceeds from issuance of the convertible notes and related warrants was used for general corporate purposes.

In April 2013, we also issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $0.1million to Mr. Halpern.  The note bears interest at 10% and is due December 31, 2013, or earlier in the event we close a financing of $2.5 million or more.

Brazil Segment

All Brazil segment debt is denominated in the Brazilian Real (R$), except advances on export letters of credit which are denominated in U.S. Dollars.

In the first quarter of 2013, Irgovel received R$2.0 million ($1.0 million) under a working capital line of credit agreement.  The lending bank is holding R$1.0 million ($0.5 million as of March 31, 2013) of the amount borrowed in a bank account, which is classified as restricted cash on our balance sheet, until such time as Irgovel has sufficient accounts receivable.

NOTE 11. PRE-PETITION LIABILITIES

On November 10, 2009, our parent company (formerly known as NutraCea) filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona in the proceeding entitled In re:  NutraCea, Case No. 2:09-bk-28817-CGC.  None of our subsidiaries, including our Brazilian rice bran oil operation, were included in the bankruptcy filing.  Creditors voted overwhelmingly in favor of an amended plan of reorganization which called for the payment in full of all allowed claims, and the plan became effective on November 30, 2010.  In January 2012, we made our final $1.6 million distribution to the general unsecured creditors.

NOTE 12. EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN

In 2010, our board of directors approved a cash incentive bonus plan.  As of May 14, 2013, the plan provides for payment of $0.5 million to employees, employed at the time of payment, if all of the following conditions are met: (i) court approval of our plan of reorganization and successfully exiting the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, (ii) being cash flow positive, defined by our board as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and certain non-cash charges, and (iii) cash availability as determined by our board at its sole discretion.  Because the consolidated operating cash flow condition and cash availability condition were not met as of March 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, our board of directors has not approved payments and no accruals have been recorded.

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 In addition to the matters discussed below, from time to time we are involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business.  When applicable, we record accruals for contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.  While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits are expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.  Defense costs are expensed as incurred and are included in professional fees.

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Litigation

On August 28, 2008, former Irgovel stockholder David Resyng filed an indemnification suit against Irgovel, Osmar Brito and the remaining former Irgovel stockholders (Sellers), requesting: (i) the freezing of the escrow account maintained in connection with the transfer of Irgovel’s corporate control to us and the presentation of all documentation related to the transaction, and (ii) damages in the amount of the difference between (a) the sum received by David Resyng in connection with the judicial settlement agreement executed in the action for the partial dissolution of the limited liability company filed by David Resyng against Irgovel and the Sellers and (b) the amount received by the Sellers in connection with the sale of Irgovel’s corporate control to us, in addition to moral damages as determined in the court’s discretion.  The amount of damage claimed by Mr. Resyng is approximately $3 million.

We believe that the filing of the above lawsuit is a fundamental default of the obligations undertaken by the Sellers under the Quotas Purchase Agreement for the transfer of Irgovel’s corporate control, executed by and among the Sellers and us on January 31, 2008 (Purchase Agreement).  Consequently, we believe that the responsibility for any indemnity, costs and expenses incurred or that may come to be incurred by Irgovel and/or us in connection with the above lawsuit is the sole responsibility of the Sellers.

On February 6, 2009, the Sellers filed a collection lawsuit against us seeking payment of the second installment of the purchase price under the Purchase Agreement, which the Sellers allege is approximately $1.0 million.  We have withheld payment of the second installment pending resolution of the Resyng lawsuit noted above.  The Parent Company has not been served with any formal notices in regard to this matter so far.  To date, only Irgovel has received formal legal notice.  In addition, the Purchase Agreement requires that all disputes between us and the Sellers be adjudicated through arbitration.  As part of the Purchase Agreement, $2.0 million was deposited into an escrow account to cover contingencies with the net remaining funds payable to the Sellers upon resolution of all contingencies.  We believe any payout due to the lawsuit will be made out of the escrow account.  As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the balance in the escrow account was $1.9 million and is included in restricted cash in our balance sheets.  There is an escrow liability related to the lawsuit in accrued expenses on our balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, totaling $1.3 million and $1.4 million.  When the escrow account was funded, we established an accrued liability equal to the amount of the escrow for contingencies and the net balance due to the Sellers under the terms of the Purchase Agreement.  As of March 31, 2013, $0.7 million of pre-acquisition contingencies have either been paid or specifically identified and accrued, leaving a balance of $1.4 million to settle any remaining contingencies.  We believe that there is no additional material exposure as any amounts determined to be owed as a result of the above noted litigation and contingencies will be covered by the escrow account.

NOTE 14. EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS

A summary of equity activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in thousands, except share data) follows.

	Common Stock				Accumulated			Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Total
	Shares		Amount		Deficit			Loss			Equity
Balance, December 31, 2012		207,616,097	$	210,396	$	(204,420	)	$	(1,540	)	$	4,436
Share-based compensation, options		-		76		-			-			76
Conversion of senior subordinated debenture		1,400,000		140		-			-			140
Common stock issued for services		418,750		41		-			-			41
Foreign currency translation		-		-		-			76			76
Net loss		-		-		(5,813	)		-			(5,813	)
Balance, March 31, 2013		209,434,847	$	210,653	$	(210,233	)	$	(1,464	)	$	(1,044	)

A summary of stock option and warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013, follows.

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	Options							Equity and Liability Warrants
	Shares Under Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Shares Under Warrants		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2012		33,850,895		$	0.16		6.3		161,353,777	$	0.12		3.5
Granted		1,250,000			0.08				-		-
Impact of anti-dilution clauses		-			-				-		-
Exercised		-			-				-		-
Forfeited, expired or cancelled		(1,369,206	)		0.18				-		-
Outstanding, March 31, 2013		33,731,689		$	0.15		6.1		161,353,777	$	0.12		3.3
Exercisable, March 31, 2013		28,210,407		$	0.16		5.7		161,353,777	$	0.12		3.3

Options

In April 2013, our board increased the number of shares of common stock that each non-employee director automatically receives annually each January 1 under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan from 250,000 to 1,000,000 shares.  In connection with the increase in the automatic director grant, in April 2013, our board granted each of our five non-employee directors a stock option to purchase up to 750,000 shares of common stock.  Each option has an exercise price of $0.08 per share, vests in nine equal monthly installments ending December 31, 2013, and expires on April 18, 2023.  In January 2013, we had issued each of those five non-employee directors an option for the purchase of up to 250,000 shares of common stock, under the non-employee director automatic grant provision  Each option has an exercise price of $0.08 per share, vests in twelve equal monthly installments ending December 31, 2013, and expires on January 2, 2023.

In April 2013, the Board granted each of the directors serving on the Strategic Committee (Messrs. Goldman, Koppes and Schweitzer) a stock option to purchase up to 250,000 shares of common stock.  Each option has an exercise price of $0.08 per share, vests in twelve equal monthly installments ending March 31, 2014 and expires on April 18, 2018.

Warrants

We have certain warrant agreements in effect for outstanding liability warrants that contain antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the exercise price on liability warrants and increase the number of shares underlying liability warrants.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, and issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below a certain exercise price.

The April 2013 issuances of the convertible debt and related warrants triggered the antidilution clauses in certain warrants and, as a result, we lowered the exercise price and increased the number of underlying shares on those liability warrants in April 2013.  The affected warrants subsequently expired in April 2013.  Included in the table above are the 28,804,693 shares underlying these expired warrants as of March 31, 2013.

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NOTE 15. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The tables below present segment information for the periods identified and provide reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information (in thousands).

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	2,909		$	5,800		$	8,709
Cost of goods sold		-			2,205			5,538			7,743
Gross profit		-			704			262			966
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(6	)		(121	)		(204	)		(331	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Other operating expense		(1,416	)		(677	)		(1,289	)		(3,382	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,366	)	$	(94	)	$	(1,287	)	$	(2,747	)
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	$	(5,213	)	$	(94	)	$	(506	)	$	(5,813	)
Interest expense		276			-			353			629
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			225			412			637
Purchases of property		4			12			700			716

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	3,411		$	6,335		$	9,746
Cost of goods sold		-			2,399			5,606			8,005
Gross profit		-			1,012			729			1,741
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(28	)		(331	)		(425	)		(784	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Other operating expense		(1,276	)		(669	)		(1,387	)		(3,332	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,248	)	$	12		$	(1,139	)	$	(2,375	)
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	$	(8,268	)	$	4		$	(565	)	$	(8,829	)
Interest expense		155			8			255			418
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			257			398			655
Purchases of property		-			2			1,541			1,543

 The tables below present segment information for selected balance sheet accounts (in thousands).

	Corporate		USA		Brazil		Consolidated
As of March 31, 2013
Inventories	$	-	$	968	$	1,269	$	2,237
Property, net		61		7,716		20,413		28,190
Goodwill		-		-		4,830		4,830
Intangible assets, net		-		2,234		1,290		3,524
Total assets		2,763		12,291		33,090		48,144
As of December 31, 2012
Inventories		-		764		1,230		1,994
Property, net		36		8,731		19,690		28,457
Goodwill		-		-		4,773		4,773
Intangible assets, net		-		1,133		1,442		2,575
Total assets		3,201		11,609		32,196		47,006

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All changes in goodwill between December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013, relate to foreign currency translation.  Corporate segment total assets include cash, restricted cash, property and other assets.

The following table presents revenue by geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands).

	2013		2012
United States	$	3,595	$	3,029
Brazil		4,271		4,941
Other international		843		1,776
Total revenues	$	8,709	$	9,746

NOTE 16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables and accounts payable approximates their carrying value due to their shorter maturities.  As of March 31, 2013, the fair value of our USA segment debt is approximately $2.6 million higher than the carrying value of that debt, based on current market rates for similar debt with similar maturities.  The fair value of our Brazil segment debt approximates the carrying value of that debt based on the current market rates for similar debt with similar maturities.

Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Certain assets and liabilities are presented in the financial statements at fair value.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include derivative warrant and conversion liabilities.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis may include property.

We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market:

● Level 1 – inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.

● Level 2 – inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, currency exchange rates and yield curves.

● Level 3 – inputs are not observable in the market and include management’s judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

For instruments measured using Level 3 inputs, a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances is disclosed.

The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
March 31, 2013
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(6,758	)	$	(6,758	)
Derivative conversion liabilities	(2	)		-		-		(3,475	)		(3,475	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(10,233	)	$	(10,233	)
December 31, 2012
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(4,520	)	$	(4,520	)
Derivative conversion liabilities	(2	)		-		-		(2,199	)		(2,199	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(6,719	)	$	(6,719	)

(1) These warrants are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.  The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the warrant.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

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	March 31, 2013	December 31, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.0% - .07%	0.1% - 0.7%
	(0.6% weighted average)	(0.6% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	93%

(2) These conversion liabilities are valued using a lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.  The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current conversion price of the debt.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the underlying debt.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	March 31, 2013	December 31, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.1-0.3%	0.2-0.3%
	(0.3% weighted average)	(0.3% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	93%

The following tables summarize the changes in level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Fair Value as of Beginning of Period			Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Issuance of New Instruments			Net Transfers (Into) Out of  Level 3		Fair Value, at End of Period			Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held
					(1)						(2)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Derivative warrant liability	$	(4,520	)	$	(2,238	)	$	-		$	-	$	(6,758	)	$	(2,238	)
Derivative conversion liability		(2,199	)		(1,300	)		-			24		(3,475	)		(1,317	)
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(6,719	)	$	(3,538	)	$	-		$	24	$	(10,233	)	$	(3,555	)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
Derivative warrant liability	$	(1,296	)	$	(1,962	)	$	(4,929	)	$	711	$	(7,476	)	$	(1,567	)
Derivative conversion liability		-			(400	)		(3,655	)		-		(4,055	)		(400	)
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(1,296	)	$	(2,362	)	$	(8,584	)	$	711	$	(11,531	)	$	(1,967	)

(1)           Included in change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations.

(2)           Represents transfers to equity as a result of the exercise of a warrant in 2012 and conversion of debt in 2013.

As of December 31, 2012, there were no items measured at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets on a non-recurring basis. The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value in our balance sheets on a nonrecurring basis (in thousands) as of March 31, 2013:

											2013
			As of March 31, 2013								Impairment
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Losses
												(1)
Property, net	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	394	$	394	$	300
Property, net			$	-	$	-	$	394	$	394	$	300

(1) During the first quarter of 2012, machinery and equipment not currently in use was evaluated for impairment and as a result was written down to estimated fair value.  Fair value is an estimate of net realizable value comprised of an estimate of proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less estimated costs to sell.  The estimate of net realizable value is subject to change.

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NOTE 17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions with Director Baruch Halpern

In January 2012, Baruch Halpern became a member of our board of directors.  Mr. Halpern is the principal in Halpern Capital, Inc. (HC).  Under a February 2011 financial advisor agreement we were obligated to pay HC success fees ranging from 2.5% to 5.0% of the consideration received from certain equity, convertible securities or debt transactions.  We were also required to issue warrants to purchase shares of common stock that equaled from 2.5% to 5.0% of the consideration received in those transactions, divided by either the market price of the common stock or the conversion price of the securities issued in the transaction.  This agreement terminated April 1, 2012, however we remained obligated to pay HC success fees and issue HC warrants on any transaction with an investor introduced by HC though March 31, 2013.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, in connection with the January 2012 issuances of the subordinated convertible notes and senior convertible note, and related warrants, HC received $0.1 million in cash fees under the financial advisor agreement.  Mr. Halpern also received warrants exercisable for 712,500 shares of our common stock at $0.10 per share and warrants exercisable for 150,000 shares of our common stock at $0.15 per share, which were owed to HC under the financial advisor agreement.  During the three months ended March 31, 2013, HC received no success fees or transaction warrants.

In January 2012, we agreed to extend the expiration dates on certain liability warrants, held by Mr. Halpern and his family, for the purchase of 5,166,520 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share from July 2014 to January 2017.  The resulting $0.1 million change in the fair value of the warrants increased other income (expense).

Mr. Halpern held as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $2.6 million of subordinated convertible notes.  During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we accrued $0.1 million of interest on the convertible notes beneficially owned by Mr. Halpern and made no principal payments.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we received $0.1 million of cash in connection with issuances of convertible debt and related warrants to entities beneficially owned by Mr. Halpern.

In April 2013, we issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $0.1 million to Mr. Halpern.  The note bears interest at 10% and is due December 31, 2013, or earlier in the event we close a transaction of $2.5 million or more.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we paid HC $0.4 million relevant to HC’s class 6 general unsecured creditor claim as part of our payment obligations under the Amended Plan of Reorganization.  The claim represented payment for services rendered prior to the November 2009 bankruptcy petition filing.

Other Transactions with Directors  and Officer

In April 2012, Henk Hoogenkamp became a member of our board of directors.  In 2011, Mr. Hoogenkamp performed consulting services for us under an independent contractor agreement which terminated in April 2012.   During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we paid and expensed less than $0.1 million for fees owed under the independent contractor agreements.

W. John Short (CEO and director), Zanesville Partners Fund, LLC, which is beneficially owned by James C. Lintzenich (former director), and the Edward L. McMillan Revocable Trust, which is beneficially owned by Edward L. McMillan (former director), collectively invested $0.1 million in the January 2012 subordinated convertible notes and related warrants.  Mr. Short also invested $25 thousand  in the April 2013 subordinated convertible notes and related warrants.  During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, we paid less than $0.1 million of interest on the convertible notes beneficially owned by these current and former directors and made no principal payments.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis addresses material changes in the results of operations and financial condition of RiceBran Technologies and subsidiaries for the periods presented.  This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, the related notes thereto, and management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2012.

We continue to experience losses and negative cash flows from operations on a consolidated basis which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  We currently have insufficient funds to support our operations and service our debt in the near term and have inadequate financing arrangements in place at this time.  Although we believe that we will be able to obtain the funds necessary to continue as a going concern there can be no assurances that our efforts will prove successful.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

We are a human food ingredient and animal nutrition company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of numerous products derived from rice bran.  We have proprietary and patented intellectual property that allows us to convert rice bran, one of the world’s most underutilized food sources, into a number of highly nutritious human food and animal nutrition products.  Our target markets are human food and animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as natural food, functional food and nutraceutical supplement manufacturers and retailers, both domestically and internationally.  We have developed a bio-refining approach to processing raw rice bran into various value added constituents such as stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO), defatted rice bran (DRB) and a variety of other valuable derivative products from each of these core products.

We have three reportable business segments: (i) Corporate; (ii) USA, which manufactures and distributes SRB in various granulations along with other products derived from rice bran via proprietary and patented enzyme treatment processes; and (iii) Brazil, which extracts crude RBO and DRB from rice bran, which are then further processed into a number of valuable human food and animal nutrition products.  The Corporate segment includes selling, general and administrative expenses including public company expenses, litigation, and other expenses not directly attributable to other segments.  No Corporate allocations are made to the other segments.  General corporate interest is not allocated.  For further information on segment results see the Segment Information note to the consolidated financial statements included herein.

The USA segment consists of two locations in California and two locations in Louisiana all of which can produce SRB. One of the two Louisiana SRB facilities, located in Lake Charles, has been idle since May 2009.  The USA segment also includes our Dillon, Montana Stage II facility which produces RiSolubles (a highly nutritious, carbohydrate and lipid rich fraction of SRB), RiFiber (a fiber rich derivative of SRB) and RiBalance (a complete rice bran nutritional package derived from further processing SRB).  The manufacturing facilities included in our USA segment have proprietary and patented processing equipment and technology for the stabilization and further processing of rice bran into finished products.  Approximately 50% of USA segment revenue is from sales of human food products and 50% is from sales of animal nutrition products.

The Brazil segment consists of the operation of our subsidiary Industria Riograndens De Oleos Vegetais Ltda. (Irgovel), located in Pelotas, Brazil.  Irgovel manufactures RBO and DRB products for both the human and animal food markets in Brazil and internationally.  In refining RBO to an edible grade, several co-products are obtained.  One such product is distilled fatty acids, a valuable raw material for the detergent industry.  DRB is sold in bulk as animal feed and compounded with a number of other ingredients to produce complex animal nutrition products which are packaged and sold under Irgovel brands in the Brazilian market.  Approximately 46% of Brazil segment product revenue was from sales of RBO products and 54% was from sales of DRB products.

Results of Operations

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012

Consolidated net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2013, was $5.8 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to $8.8 million, or $0.04 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  A $0.4 million deterioration between periods in loss from operations was more than offset by a $3.5 million improvement in other income (expense).  The improvement between periods in other income (expense) was primarily the result of the $1.2 million increase in expense from the change in the fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities offset by (i) a $0.5 million improvement in foreign currency exchange and (ii) the impact of the $4.5 million financing expense and loss on extinguishment recognized in 2012 in connection with the January 2012 issuance of the subordinated convertible notes, senior convertible debenture and related warrants.

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Revenue and Gross Profit

Revenues (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013		% of Total Revenues		2012		% of Total Revenues		Change			% Change
USA segment	$	2,909		33.4	$	3,411		35.0	$	(502	)		(14.7	)
Brazil segment		5,800		66.6		6,335		65.0		(535	)		(8.4	)
Total revenues	$	8,709		100.0	$	9,746		100.0	$	(1,037	)		(10.6	)

Consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2013, were $8.7 million compared to $9.7 million in the prior year period, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 10.6%.

USA segment revenues decreased $0.5 million, or 14.7%, in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the first quarter of 2012.  Animal feed product revenues decreased $0.7 million on lower volume and human nutrition product revenues increased $0.2 million on higher volume.  The decline in animal feed revenue was attributable to the loss of one customer and the impact of another customer accelerating orders into the first quarter of 2012 prior to a price increase.

Brazil segment revenues decreased $0.5 million, or 8.4%, in the first quarter of 2013 over the first quarter of 2012.  Revenues decreased $0.8 million as a result of the 11.5% decline in the average exchange rate between these periods.  Offsetting this $0.8 million decline was a $0.2 million net increase in animal feed revenue.  As part of a capital expansion project, we improved our animal feed production capabilities and launched new products which were unavailable for sale in 2012.

Gross profit (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013		Gross Profit %		2012		Gross Profit %		Change			Change in Gross Profit %
USA segment	$	704		24.2	$	1,012		29.7	$	(308	)		(5.5	)
Brazil segment		262		4.5		729		11.5		(467	)		(7.0	)
Total gross profit	$	966		11.1	$	1,741		17.9	$	(775	)		(6.8	)

Consolidated gross profit in 2013 decreased $0.8 million, or 6.8 percentage points, to $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $1.7 million in the prior year period.

The USA segment gross profit declined $0.3 million, to $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2013, from $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2012.  The USA segment gross profit was negatively impacted $0.3 million by higher raw bran prices in 2013 compared to 2012, resulting in a 5.5 percentage point decline in gross profit.

The Brazil segment gross profit declined $0.5 million, or 5.5 percentage points, from 11.5% to 4.5%.  Raw bran costs were approximately 29% higher as of March 31, 2013, compared to March 31, 2012.  Only a portion of these higher costs could be offset with higher selling prices.  The plant inefficiencies associated with the on-going capital expansion project also resulted in higher production costs in the 2013 period.  There were not similar disruptions in the 2012 period.

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Operating Expenses (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Corporate			USA		Brazil		Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative	$	1,173		$	498	$	1,235	$	2,906
Professional fees		249			-		258		507
Intersegment fees		(56	)		-		56		-
Impairment of property		-			300		-		300
Total operating expenses	$	1,366		$	798	$	1,549	$	3,713

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
	Corporate			USA		Brazil		Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative	$	1,133		$	1,000	$	1,512	$	3,645
Professional fees		171			-		300		471
Intersegment fees		(56	)		-		56		-
Total operating expenses	$	1,248		$	1,000	$	1,868	$	4,116

	Favorable (Unfavorable) Change
	Corporate			USA			Brazil		Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative	$	(40	)	$	502		$	277	$	739
Professional fees		(78	)		-			42		(36	)
Intersegment fees		-			-			-		-
Impairment of property		-			(300	)		-		(300	)
Total operating expenses	$	(118	)	$	202		$	319	$	403

Consolidated operating expenses were $3.7 million for the first quarter of 2013, compared to $4.1 million for the first quarter of 2012, an improvement of $0.4 million.

Corporate segment selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were relatively unchanged from the prior year.

USA segment SG&A expenses decreased $0.5 million due to $0.1 million lower payroll and related costs and $0.2 million lower depreciation expense.  Payroll and related costs declined as a result of reductions in workforce.  Depreciation expense was lower as a result of impairment charges taken in 2012 after the first quarter of 2012 ended.

Brazil segment SG&A decreased $0.3 million.  Brazil segment SG&A improved $0.2 million due to the decline in the average foreign exchange rate between periods, $0.3 million due to a reduction in provision for doubtful accounts between periods and $0.2 million as a result a reduction in depreciation expense.  Offsetting these improvements was an increase of $0.4 million in payroll and related expenses as a result of government mandated annual cost of living adjustments that were effective beginning June 2012, and severance costs incurred in the 2013 period.

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Other Income (Expense) (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Corporate			USA		Brazil			Consolidated
Interest income	$	-		$	-	$	10		$	10
Interest expense		(276	)		-		(353	)		(629	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		-			-		250			250
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		(3,538	)		-		-			(3,538	)
Loss on extinguishment		(32	)		-		-			(32	)
Financing expense		-			-		-			-
Other		-			-		(122	)		(122	)
Other income (expense)	$	(3,846	)	$	-	$	(215	)	$	(4,061	)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Interest income	$	6		$	-		$	41		$	47
Interest expense		(155	)		(8	)		(255	)		(418	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		-			-			(206	)		(206	)
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		(2,362	)		-			-			(2,362	)
Loss on extinguishment		(2,986	)		-			-			(2,986	)
Financing expense		(1,524	)		-			-			(1,524	)
Other		-			-			(90	)		(90	)
Other income (expense)	$	(7,021	)	$	(8	)	$	(510	)	$	(7,539	)

	Favorable (Unfavorable) Change
	Corporate			USA		Brazil			Consolidated
Interest income	$	(6	)	$	-	$	(31	)	$	(37	)
Interest expense		(121	)		8		(98	)		(211	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		-			-		456			456
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		(1,176	)		-		-			(1,176	)
Loss on extinguishment		2,954			-		-			2,954
Financing expense		1,524			-		-			1,524
Other		-			-		(32	)		(32	)
Other income (expense)	$	3,175		$	8	$	295		$	3,478

Consolidated other expense was $4.1 million for the first quarter of 2013, compared to other expense of $7.5 million for the first quarter of 2012.  The decrease in other expense of $3.5 million was primarily the result of the $1.2 million increase in expense from the change in the fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities offset by (i) a $0.5 million improvement in foreign currency exchange and (ii) the impact of the $4.5 million financing expense and loss on extinguishment recognized in 2012 in connection with the January 2012 issuance of the subordinated convertible notes, senior convertible debenture and related warrants.

Our liability warrants and conversion liabilities are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resulting change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.  The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants and make certain other assumptions.  The increase in the price of our common stock from December 31, 2012 to March 31, 2013, was the primary reason the derivative warrant and conversion liabilities fair value increased the first quarter of 2013, resulting in the recognition of other expense.  Additionally, we have more liability warrants and conversion liabilities which are being recorded at fair value as of March 31, 2013, because additional subordinated convertibles notes and related warrants were issued subsequent to March 31, 2012.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We continue to experience losses and negative cash flows from operations on a consolidated basis which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  We currently have insufficient funds to support our operations and service our debt in the near term and have inadequate financing arrangements in place at this time.  Although we believe that we will be able to obtain the funds necessary to continue as a going concern there can be no assurances that our efforts will prove successful.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

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With respect to liquidity and capital resources, we manage the Brazil segment, consisting currently of our plant in Brazil, separately from our U.S. based Corporate and USA segments.  Cash on hand at our Brazil segment is generally unavailable for distribution to our Corporate and USA segments pursuant to the terms of the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA, LLC.  Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, is presented below by segment (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Corporate and USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Net loss	$	(5,306	)	$	(992	)	$	(6,298	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:
Depreciation and amortization		351			617			968
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		3,538			-			3,538
Impairment of property		300						300
Loss on extinguishment		32			-			32
Other adjustments, net		327			(743	)		(416	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities		(18	)	$	990			972
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(776	)	$	(128	)	$	(904	)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
	Corporate and USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Net loss	$	(8,264	)	$	(1,108	)	$	(9,372	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:
Depreciation and amortization		616			823			1,439
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		2,362			-			2,362
Financing expense		1,524			-			1,524
Loss on extinguishment		2,986			-			2,986
Other adjustments, net		384			(236	)		148
Changes in operating asset and liabilities:
Pre-petition liabilities		(1,615	)		-			(1,615	)
Other changes, net		(437	)		20			(417	)
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(2,444	)	$	(501	)	$	(2,945	)

Corporate and USA

On a combined basis, the Corporate and USA segments used $0.8 million of cash in operating activities in the first three months of 2013 compared to $2.4 million in the first three months of 2012.

In the ongoing effort to improve profitability, significant emphasis will be placed on growing revenues.  The growth of revenues is expected to include the following:

· growth in existing markets for stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO) and defatted rice bran (DRB);

· expanding our product offerings and improving existing products;

· aligning with strategic partners who can provide channels for additional sales of our products; and

· implementing price increases.

We may also monetize certain assets which could result in additional impairment of asset values.  Asset monetization may include some or all of the following:

· sale of certain facilities;

· sale of a noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries; or

· sale of surplus equipment.

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Corporate and SRB segment cash flows from operations continue to improve.  We made final distributions to unsecured creditors which reduced pre-petition liabilities by $1.6 million in the first three months of 2012.  Payments of pre-petition liabilities reduced cash flows from operations in the periods paid, but were in payment of obligations incurred prior to our November 2009 filing of the voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.  The funds for the 2012 distributions, included in cash used in operations, were derived from receipts on notes receivable, and proceeds from issuances of the subordinated convertible notes, senior convertible debentures and related warrants in January 2012.

Cash used in investing activities in the first three months of 2013 and 2012 included $0.3 and $0.2 million of proceeds from the sale of USA segment equipment.  The first quarter of 2012, also included $0.3 million from collections of USA segment notes receivable and $0.2 million of restricted cash released for the payment of pre-petition liabilities. In April 2013, we sold two proprietary rice bran stabilization extruders for use in China for $0.5 million.  These funds are being used for general corporate purposes.

In 2011, we entered into a joint research and development agreement with a partner with the goal of developing technology to extract and concentrate protein from rice bran.  In March 2013, the agreement was mutually terminated under terms whereby we each received (i) the right to separately develop, modify and improve the jointly developed technology owned by the partner and (ii) we received a nonexclusive, royalty free, perpetual license to that technology (License).  We paid the partner $1.2 million as a lump sum in April 2013.  Our obligation to pay the $1.2 million is reflected as payable for technology license as of March 31, 2013.  In April 2013 we sold a 50% interest in our subsidiary holding the License and paid this $1.2 million obligation with the proceeds of the sale.

Cash provided by financing activities in the first three months of 2012 included $2.4 million of proceeds, net of costs, which we received from the January 2012 issuance of subordinated convertible notes, the senior convertible debenture and related warrants (see the Debt note to the consolidated financial statements).  The net proceeds of $2.4 million have been used to fund the working capital needs of the Corporate and USA segments, including distributions to the unsecured creditors.

Brazil

The Brazil segment used $0.1 million in operating cash in the first three months of 2013, compared to $0.5 million of operating cash in the first three months of 2011.  The reduction in use of cash was primarily the result of increased payable.

Cash used in investing activities in the first three months of 2013 includes $0.5 million of restricted cash receipts in the Brazil segment. In the first quarter of 2013, Irgovel received R$2.0 million ($1.0 million) under a working capital line of credit agreement.  The lending bank is holding R$1.0 million ($0.5 million as of March 31, 2013) of the amount borrowed in a bank account, which is classified as restricted cash on our balance sheet, until such time as Irgovel has sufficient accounts receivable.

Irgovel is currently undergoing a capital expansion project involving installation of new equipment and improvements to existing infrastructure.  Financing for significant equipment purchases was secured in the fourth quarter of 2011.  Additional financing and/or capital will be required to complete the project.  As a result of the project, we also expect production at the Irgovel facility to shut down near the end of December 2013 for approximately 4-6 weeks while certain new equipment is brought on line.  The timing of this shut down is subject to change based on availability of funds, the timing of the delivery of equipment from suppliers, the availability of installers and other factors.  Where possible, we intend to stockpile certain inventory for sale during the period the plant is shutdown.

The investors who hold a 49% interest in Nutra SA, LLC, which owns Irgovel, have the right to purchase from Nutra SA up to an additional 750,000 units for another $1.5 million.  If immediately prior to such purchase Nutra SA and Irgovel have sufficient cash to complete certain projects, then the units will have no voting rights.  In April 2013, we invested $0.1 million in Nutra SA.  We are currently attempting to raise funds such that we can make an additional capital investment in Nutra SA, sufficient to (i) complete the projects (ii) provide the working capital Irgovel requires and (iii) maintain our 51% ownership interest in Nutra SA, LLC.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not entered into any transactions with unconsolidated entities whereby we have financial guarantees, subordinated retained interests, derivative instruments or other contingent arrangements that expose us to material continuing risk, contingent liabilities, or any other obligation under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides us financing and liquidity support or market risk or credit risk support.

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Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosures on the date of the financial statements.  On an ongoing basis, we evaluate the estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to revenue recognition.  We use authoritative pronouncements, historical experience and other assumptions as the basis for making judgments.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

For further information about other critical accounting policies, see the discussion of critical accounting policies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There are no recent accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us and adoption of which could potentially have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are involved in or subject to, or may become involved in or subject to, routine litigation, claims, disputes, proceedings and investigations in the ordinary course of business.  While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits are expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.  When applicable, we record accruals for contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, liquidity or future results.  The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our company.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity or future results.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, we issued the securities described below without registration under the Securities Act.

On January 2, 2013, we issued options to nonemployee directors for the purchase of up to 1,250,000 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $0.08 per share.  The options vest in twelve equal installments through December 31, 2013.

On January 31, 2013, we issued 250,000 shares of our common stock pursuant to an investor relations advisor agreement

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On March 31, 2013, we issued 168,750 shares of our common stock pursuant to a consulting agreement.

Unless otherwise indicated above, the securities were issued pursuant to the private placement exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.  All issuances above were made without any public solicitation, to a limited number of persons and were acquired for investment purposes only.

Cash on hand at our Brazil segment is generally unavailable for distribution to our Corporate and USA segments pursuant to the terms of the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA, LLC.  Pursuant to the terms of our senior convertible debentures, we may not pay any dividends while the debentures are outstanding.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are attached hereto and filed herewith:

Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibit
10.58	License Agreement dated March 14, 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to exhibits previously filed on registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed on March 20, 2013)
10.59	Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated April 2, 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to exhibits previously filed on registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed on April 5, 2013)
10.60	Sublicense Agreement with RBT PRO LLC and Wilmar (Shanghai) Biotechnology Research Development Center Co., Ltd. dated April 2, 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to exhibits previously filed on registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed on April 5, 2013)
10.61	Sublicense Agreement with RBT PRO LLC dated April 2, 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to exhibits previously filed on registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed on April 5, 2013)
10.62	Cross License Agreement with Wilmar (Shanghai) Biotechnology Research Development Center Co., Ltd. dated April 2, 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to exhibits previously filed on registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed on April 5, 2013)
10.63	Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement dated April 2, 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to exhibits previously filed on registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed on April 5, 2013)
31.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS (1)	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Definition Document
101.LAB (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Label Document
101.PRE (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Presentation Document

(1) XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  May 14, 2013
	/s/ W. John Short
	W. John Short
	Chief Executive Officer

/s/ J. Dale Belt

Jerry Dale Belt

Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer

 Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, W. John Short, certify that:

1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of RiceBran Technologies;

2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report was prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s disclosure internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:  May 14, 2013	/s/ W. John Short
	Name: W. John Short
	Title: Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Jerry Dale Belt, certify that:

1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of RiceBran Technologies;

2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report was prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s disclosure internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:  May 14, 2013	/s/ J. Dale Belt
	Name: Jerry Dale Belt
	Title: Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of RiceBran Technologies (the Company) for the period ended March 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), each of the undersigned, in the capacities and on the date indicated below, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:

1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Company.

Dated:  May 14, 2013
	/s/ W. John Short
	W. John Short
	Chief Executive Officer

/s/ J. Dale Belt

Jerry Dale Belt

Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

The foregoing certification is being furnished in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-47551 and shall not be considered filed as part of the Form 10-Q.

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
Payable for technology license		$ 1,200,000	$ 0
Payments to acquire technology license	1,200,000
Perpetual license rights		$ 1,200,000
Ownership interest sold (in hundredths)	50.00%

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012 Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member] First Issuance 10 cents per share [Member] January 2012 [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member] Second Issuance at 0.15 per share [Member] January 2012 [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Promissory Note [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Director - Baruch Halpern [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Director - Baruch Halpern [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Director - Baruch Halpern [Member]	Apr. 30, 2013 Director - Baruch Halpern [Member] Promissory Note [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Director - Mr. Hoogenkamp [Member]	Apr. 30, 2013 Other Officers and Directors [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Other Officers and Directors [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Other Officers and Directors [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Other Officers and Directors [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 HC and Halpern Entities [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 HC and Halpern Entities [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 HC and Halpern Entities [Member] January 2012 [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Director - Baruch Halpern [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] Director - Baruch Halpern [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Obligated to pay success fees (in hundredths)																			2.50%	5.00%
Additional consideration paid on certain transactions (in hundredths)																			2.50%	5.00%
Payment of fees											$ 100,000							$ 100,000
Number of shares under warrant (in shares)				712,500	150,000
Exercise price per warrant (in dollars per share)				$ 0.10	$ 0.15
Success fees																0
Warrants issued (in shares)							5,166,520
Weighted average exercise price per warrant (in dollars per share)							$ 0.10
Warrants granted in period, fair value							100,000
Due to related parties								2,600,000	2,600,000
Accrued Interest								100,000
Proceeds from related parties								100,000
Principal amount promissory note						100,000				100,000
Stated annual interest rate (in hundredths)						10.00%				10.00%
Minimum closing transaction amount			2,500,000
Payments to HC relevant to HC's class 6 general unsecured creditor claim																	400,000
Consulting service fees											100,000
Repayments of convertible notes	2,974,000	2,995,000												0	0
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated long-term debt												25,000	100,000
Interest Paid	$ 275,000	$ 373,000												$ 100,000	$ 100,000

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment information identified and reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 8,709	$ 9,746
Cost of goods sold	7,743	8,005
Gross profit	966	1,741
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)	(331)	(784)
Intersegment fees	0	0
Other operating expense	(3,382)	(3,332)
Loss from operations	(2,747)	(2,375)
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	(5,813)	(8,829)
Interest expense	629	418
Depreciation (in costs of goods sold)	637	655
Purchases of property	716	1,543
Segment information for selected balance sheet accounts [Abstract]
Inventories	2,237		1,994
Property, net	28,190		28,457
Goodwill	4,830		4,773
Intangible assets, net	3,524		2,575
Total assets	48,144		47,006
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	8,709	9,746
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	3,595	3,029
Brazil [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	4,271	4,941
Other International [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	843	1,776
Corporate [Member]
Segment information identified and reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information [Abstract]
Revenues	0	0
Cost of goods sold	0	0
Gross profit	0	0
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)	(6)	(28)
Intersegment fees	56	56
Other operating expense	(1,416)	(1,276)
Loss from operations	(1,366)	(1,248)
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	(5,213)	(8,268)
Interest expense	276	155
Depreciation (in costs of goods sold)	0	0
Purchases of property	4	0
Segment information for selected balance sheet accounts [Abstract]
Inventories	0		0
Property, net	61		36
Goodwill	0		0
Intangible assets, net	0		0
Total assets	2,763		3,201
USA [Member]
Segment information identified and reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information [Abstract]
Revenues	2,909	3,411
Cost of goods sold	2,205	2,399
Gross profit	704	1,012
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)	(121)	(331)
Intersegment fees	0	0
Other operating expense	(677)	(669)
Loss from operations	(94)	12
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	(94)	4
Interest expense	0	8
Depreciation (in costs of goods sold)	225	257
Purchases of property	12	2
Segment information for selected balance sheet accounts [Abstract]
Inventories	968		764
Property, net	7,716		8,731
Goodwill	0		0
Intangible assets, net	2,234		1,133
Total assets	12,291		11,609
Brazil [Member]
Segment information identified and reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information [Abstract]
Revenues	5,800	6,335
Cost of goods sold	5,538	5,606
Gross profit	262	729
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)	(204)	(425)
Intersegment fees	(56)	(56)
Other operating expense	(1,289)	(1,387)
Loss from operations	(1,287)	(1,139)
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	(506)	(565)
Interest expense	353	255
Depreciation (in costs of goods sold)	412	398
Purchases of property	700	1,541
Segment information for selected balance sheet accounts [Abstract]
Inventories	1,269		1,230
Property, net	20,413		19,690
Goodwill	4,830		4,773
Intangible assets, net	1,290		1,442
Total assets	$ 33,090		$ 32,196

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]
Accumulated deficit	$ 210,233	$ 204,420

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LOSS PER SHARE (EPS) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

LOSS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]

Reconciliations of numerators and denominators in EPS computations

Below are reconciliations of the numerators and denominators in the EPS computations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

	2013			2012
NUMERATOR (in thousands):
Basic and diluted - net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$	(5,813	)	$	(8,829	)
DENOMINATOR:
Basic EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		208,691,791			202,686,445
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		-			-
Diluted EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		208,691,791			202,686,445
Number of shares of common stock which could be purchased with weighted average outstanding securities not included in diluted EPS because effect would be antidilutive-
Stock options (average exercise price of $0.15 and $0.26)		34,651,990			38,849,299
Warrants (average exercise price of $0.12 and $0.50 )		161,353,772			106,712,071
Convertible debt (average conversion price of $0.07 and $0.11)		93,517,536			39,759,633

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PRE-PETITION LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012
PRE-PETITION LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Bankruptcy claims, amount paid to settle claims	$ 1.6

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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 1,402	$ 1,146
Work in process	417	330
Raw materials	168	255
Packaging supplies	250	263
Total inventories	$ 2,237	$ 1,994

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of convertible debt's excess value over carrying value	$ 2,600,000
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Impairment Losses	300,000		0
Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Total liabilities at fair value	(10,233,000)				(6,719,000)
Changes in level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Roll Forward]
Fair Value as of Beginning of Period	(6,719,000)		(1,296,000)		(1,296,000)
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)	(3,538,000)	[1]	(2,362,000)	[1]
Issuance of New Instruments	0		(8,584,000)
Net Transfers (Into) Out of Level 3	24,000	[2]	711,000	[2]
Fair Value, at End of Period	(10,233,000)		(11,531,000)
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held	(3,555,000)		(1,967,000)
Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Property, net	394,000	[3]
Impairment Losses	300,000	[3]
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Total liabilities at fair value	0				0
Level 1 [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Property, net	0	[3]
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Total liabilities at fair value	0				0
Level 2 [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Property, net	0	[3]
Level 3 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Total liabilities at fair value	(10,233,000)				(6,719,000)
Level 3 [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]
Property, net	394,000	[3]
Derivative warrant liability [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Derivative warrant liabilities	(6,758,000)	[4]			(4,520,000)	[4]
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]
Expected volatility (in hundredths)	91.00%				93.00%
Changes in level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Roll Forward]
Fair Value as of Beginning of Period	(4,520,000)		(1,296,000)		(1,296,000)
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)	(2,238,000)	[1]	(1,962,000)	[1]
Issuance of New Instruments	0		(4,929,000)
Net Transfers (Into) Out of Level 3	0	[2]	711,000	[2]
Fair Value, at End of Period	(6,758,000)		(7,476,000)		(4,520,000)
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held	(2,238,000)		(1,567,000)
Derivative warrant liability [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	0.00%				0.10%
Derivative warrant liability [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	0.07%				0.70%
Derivative warrant liability [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	0.60%				0.60%
Derivative warrant liability [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Derivative warrant liabilities	0	[4]			0	[4]
Derivative warrant liability [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Derivative warrant liabilities	0	[4]			0	[4]
Derivative warrant liability [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Derivative warrant liabilities	(6,758,000)	[4]			(4,520,000)	[4]
Derivative conversion liability [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Derivative warrant liabilities	(3,475,000)	[5]			(2,199,000)	[5]
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]
Expected volatility (in hundredths)	91.00%				93.00%
Changes in level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Roll Forward]
Fair Value as of Beginning of Period	(2,199,000)		0		0
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)	(1,300,000)	[1]	(400,000)	[1]
Issuance of New Instruments	0		(3,655,000)
Net Transfers (Into) Out of Level 3	24,000	[2]	0	[2]
Fair Value, at End of Period	(3,475,000)		(4,055,000)		(2,199,000)
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held	(1,317,000)		(400,000)
Derivative conversion liability [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	0.10%				0.20%
Derivative conversion liability [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	0.30%				0.30%
Derivative conversion liability [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	0.30%				0.30%
Derivative conversion liability [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Derivative warrant liabilities	0	[5]			0	[5]
Derivative conversion liability [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Derivative warrant liabilities	0	[5]			0	[5]
Derivative conversion liability [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Derivative warrant liabilities	$ (3,475,000)	[5]			$ (2,199,000)	[5]

[1] Included in change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations.

[2] Represents transfers to equity as a result of the exercise of a warrant in 2012 and conversion of debt in 2013.

[3] During the first quarter of 2012, machinery and equipment not currently in use was evaluated for impairment and as a result was written down to estimated fair value. Fair value is an estimate of net realizable value comprised of an estimate of proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less estimated costs to sell. The estimate of net realizable value is subject to change.

[4] These warrants are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations. The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants. The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the warrant. Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

[5] These conversion liabilities are valued using a lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations. The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current conversion price of the debt. The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the underlying debt. Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

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LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT'S PLAN

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT'S PLAN [Abstract]

LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT'S PLAN

NOTE 3. LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT'S PLAN

We continue to experience losses and negative cash flows from operations which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We currently have infufficient funds to support our operations and service our debt in the near term and have inadequate financing arrangements at this time.  Although we believe that we will be able to obtain the funds necessary to operate our business, there can be no assurances that our efforts will prove successful.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

In the ongoing effort to improve profitability, significant emphasis will be placed on growing revenues.  The growth of revenues is expected to include the following:

· growth in existing markets for stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO) and defatted rice bran (DRB);

· expanding our product offerings and improving existing products;

· aligning with strategic partners who can provide channels for additional sales of our products; and

· implementing price increases.

We may also monetize certain assets which could result in additional impairment of asset values.  Asset monetization may include some or all of the following:

· sale of certain facilities;

· sale of a noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries; or

· sale of surplus equipment.

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EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN [Abstract]
Cash incentive bonus plan, amount approved	$ 500,000
Employee bonus accrued	$ 0	$ 0

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DEBT (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

DEBT [Abstract]

Current and long-term debt

The following table summarizes current and long-term portions of debt (in thousands).

	March 31,		December 31,
	2013		2012
USA segment:
Subordinated convertible notes, net	$	5,297	$	4,041
Senior convertible debentures, net		911		1,048
Factoring agreement		101		28
		6,309		5,117
Brazil segment:
Capital expansion loans		5,601		5,555
Equipment financing		227		201
Working capital lines of credit		3,912		2,227
Advances on export letters of credit		3,486		3,953
Special tax programs		2,441		2,531
		15,667		14,467
Total debt		21,976		19,584
Current portion		8,589		8,003
Long-term portion	$	13,387	$	11,581

Convertible debt outstanding

As of March 31, 2013, our convertible debt consists of the following components (in thousands):

				Subordinated Convertible Notes
		Senior Convertible Debentures			Halpern  Entities			Other Investors			Total
Principal outstanding	$	(994	)	$	(2,600	)	$	(2,775	)	$	(6,369	)
Discount		313			548			2,775			3,636
Derivative conversion liabilities		(230	)		(1,570	)		(1,675	)		(3,475	)
Debt	$	(911	)	$	(3,622	)	$	(1,675	)		(6,208	)
Debt - current portion	$	(808	)	$	-		$	-		$	(808	)
Debt - long-term portion		(103	)		(3,622	)		(1,675	)		(5,400	)

Convertible notes and debenture information

In April and May 2013, we issued subordinated convertible notes and related warrants, which are described in the chart below.

Issuance

Date of Debt and/or   Warrant

Principal Amount of Notes and Debenture (in thousands)

Creditor's Debt Conversion Right

Stated Annual Interest Rate on Debt

Maturity Date of Debt

Number of Shares Under Warrant

Exercise Price of Warrant

Expiration Date of Warrant

Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants

April and May  2013

$

238

Convertible immediately at $0.07 per share

10

%

July 2015

3,394,324

Exercisable immediately at $0.08 per share

July 2017

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PROPERTY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

PROPERTY [Abstract]

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

	March 31,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Land	$	406	$	403
Furniture and fixtures		358		358
Plant		14,516		14,362
Computer and software		1,433		1,407
Leasehold improvements		195		189
Machinery and equipment		14,436		15,053
Construction in progress		10,090		9,118
Property		41,434		40,890
Less accumulated depreciation		13,244		12,433
Property,  net	$	28,190	$	28,457

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 06, 2009
Sellers [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount of second installment on purchase agreement being withheld			$ 1
Amount held in escrow	1.9	1.9	2.0
Amount of escrow liability in accrued expenses	1.3	1.4
Pre-acquisition contingencies	0.7
Escrow balance available to settle remaining contingencies	1.4
Pending Litigation [Member] | Former Irgovel Stockholder David Resyng [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages sought by plaintiff	$ 3

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EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS [Abstract]

Summary of equity activity

A summary of equity activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in thousands, except share data) follows.

	Common Stock				Accumulated			Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Total
	Shares		Amount		Deficit			Loss			Equity
Balance, December 31, 2012		207,616,097	$	210,396	$	(204,420	)	$	(1,540	)	$	4,436
Share-based compensation, options		-		76		-			-			76
Conversion of senior subordinated debenture		1,400,000		140		-			-			140
Common stock issued for services		418,750		41		-			-			41
Foreign currency translation		-		-		-			76			76
Net loss		-		-		(5,813	)		-			(5,813	)
Balance, March 31, 2013		209,434,847	$	210,653	$	(210,233	)	$	(1,464	)	$	(1,044	)

Summary of stock option and warrant activity

A summary of stock option and warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013, follows.

	Options							Equity and Liability Warrants
	Shares Under  Options			Weighted  Average  Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining  Contractual Life (Years)		Shares Under Warrants		Weighted  Average  Exercise Price		Weighted Average  Remaining Contractual  Life (Years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2012		33,850,895		$	0.16		6.3		161,353,777	$	0.12		3.5
Granted		1,250,000			0.08				-		-
Impact of anti-dilution clauses		-			-				-		-
Exercised		-			-				-		-
Forfeited, expired or cancelled		(1,369,206	)		0.18				-		-
Outstanding, March 31, 2013		33,731,689		$	0.15		6.1		161,353,777	$	0.12		3.3
Exercisable, March 31, 2013		28,210,407		$	0.16		5.7		161,353,777	$	0.12		3.3

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]

Segment information identified and reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information

The tables below present segment information for the periods identified and provide reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information (in thousands).

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	2,909		$	5,800		$	8,709
Cost of goods sold		-			2,205			5,538			7,743
Gross profit		-			704			262			966
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(6	)		(121	)		(204	)		(331	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Other operating expense		(1,416	)		(677	)		(1,289	)		(3,382	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,366	)	$	(94	)	$	(1,287	)	$	(2,747	)
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	$	(5,213	)	$	(94	)	$	(506	)	$	(5,813	)
Interest expense		276			-			353			629
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			225			412			637
Purchases of property		4			12			700			716
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	3,411		$	6,335		$	9,746
Cost of goods sold		-			2,399			5,606			8,005
Gross profit		-			1,012			729			1,741
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(28	)		(331	)		(425	)		(784	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Other operating expense		(1,276	)		(669	)		(1,387	)		(3,332	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,248	)	$	12		$	(1,139	)	$	(2,375	)
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	$	(8,268	)	$	4		$	(565	)	$	(8,829	)
Interest expense		155			8			255			418
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			257			398			655
Purchases of property		-			2			1,541			1,543

Segment information for selected balance sheet accounts

The tables below present segment information for selected balance sheet accounts (in thousands).

	Corporate		USA		Brazil		Consolidated
As of March 31, 2013
Inventories	$	-	$	968	$	1,269	$	2,237
Property, net		61		7,716		20,413		28,190
Goodwill		-		-		4,830		4,830
Intangible assets, net		-		2,234		1,290		3,524
Total assets		2,763		12,291		33,090		48,144
As of December 31, 2012
Inventories		-		764		1,230		1,994
Property, net		36		8,731		19,690		28,457
Goodwill		-		-		4,773		4,773
Intangible assets, net		-		1,133		1,442		2,575
Total assets		3,201		11,609		32,196		47,006

Revenue by geographic area

The following table presents revenue by geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands).

	2013		2012
United States	$	3,595	$	3,029
Brazil		4,271		4,941
Other international		843		1,776
Total revenues	$	8,709	$	9,746

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BUSINESS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

BUSINESS [Abstract]

BUSINESS

NOTE 2. BUSINESS

We are a human food ingredient and animal nutrition company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of numerous products derived from rice bran.  We have proprietary and patented intellectual property that allows us to convert rice bran, one of the world's most underutilized food sources, into a number of highly nutritious human food and animal nutrition products.  Our target markets are human food and animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as natural food, functional food and nutraceutical supplement manufacturers and retailers, both domestically and internationally.  We have developed a bio-refining approach to processing raw rice bran into various value added constituents such as stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO), defatted rice bran (DRB) and a variety of other valuable derivative products from each of these core products.

We have three reportable business segments: (i) Corporate; (ii) USA, which manufactures and distributes SRB in various granulations along with other products derived from rice bran via proprietary and patented enzyme treatment processes; and (iii) Brazil, which extracts crude RBO and DRB from rice bran, which are then further processed into a number of valuable human food and animal nutrition products.  The Corporate segment includes selling, general and administrative expenses including public company expenses, litigation, and other expenses not directly attributable to other segments.  No Corporate allocations are made to the other segments.  General corporate interest is not allocated.

The USA segment consists of two locations in California and two locations in Louisiana all of which can produce SRB. One of the two Louisiana SRB facilities, located in Lake Charles, has been idle since May 2009.  The USA segment also includes our Dillon, Montana Stage II facility which produces RiSolubles (a highly nutritious, carbohydrate and lipid rich fraction of SRB), RiFiber (a fiber rich derivative of SRB) and RiBalance (a complete rice bran nutritional package derived from further processing SRB).  The manufacturing facilities included in our USA segment have proprietary and patented processing equipment and technology for the stabilization and further processing of rice bran into finished products.  Approximately 50% of USA segment revenue is from sales of human food products and 50% is from sales of animal nutrition products.

The Brazil segment consists of the operation of our subsidiary Industria Riograndens De Oleos Vegetais Ltda. (Irgovel), located in Pelotas, Brazil.  Irgovel manufactures RBO and DRB products for both the human and animal food markets in Brazil and internationally.  In refining RBO to an edible grade, several co-products are obtained.  One such product is distilled fatty acids, a valuable raw material for the detergent industry.  DRB is sold in bulk as animal feed and compounded with a number of other ingredients to produce complex animal nutrition products which are packaged and sold under Irgovel brands in the Brazilian market.  Approximately 46% of Brazil segment product revenue was from sales of RBO products and 54% was from sales of DRB products.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT [Abstract]

Fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
March 31, 2013
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(6,758	)	$	(6,758	)
Derivative conversion liabilities	(2	)		-		-		(3,475	)		(3,475	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(10,233	)	$	(10,233	)
December 31, 2012
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(4,520	)	$	(4,520	)
Derivative conversion liabilities	(2	)		-		-		(2,199	)		(2,199	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(6,719	)	$	(6,719	)

(1) These warrants are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.  The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the warrant.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	March 31, 2013	December 31, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.0% - .07%	0.1% - 0.7%
	(0.6% weighted average)	(0.6% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	93%

(2) These conversion liabilities are valued using a lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.  The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current conversion price of the debt.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the underlying debt.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	March 31, 2013	December 31, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.1-0.3%	0.2-0.3%
	(0.3% weighted average)	(0.3% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	93%

Additional assumptions used to calculate fair value

(1) These warrants are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.  The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the warrant.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	March 31, 2013	December 31, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.0% - .07%	0.1% - 0.7%
	(0.6% weighted average)	(0.6% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	93%

(2) These conversion liabilities are valued using a lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.  The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current conversion price of the debt.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the underlying debt.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	March 31, 2013	December 31, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.1-0.3%	0.2-0.3%
	(0.3% weighted average)	(0.3% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	93%

Changes in level 3 items measured at fair value

The following tables summarize the changes in level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Fair Value as of Beginning of Period			Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Issuance of New Instruments			Net Transfers (Into) Out of  Level 3		Fair Value, at End of Period			Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013				(1)						(2)
Derivative warrant liability	$	(4,520	)	$	(2,238	)	$	-		$	-	$	(6,758	)	$	(2,238	)
Derivative conversion liability		(2,199	)		(1,300	)		-			24		(3,475	)		(1,317	)
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(6,719	)	$	(3,538	)	$	-		$	24	$	(10,233	)	$	(3,555	)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
Derivative warrant liability	$	(1,296	)	$	(1,962	)	$	(4,929	)	$	711	$	(7,476	)	$	(1,567	)
Derivative conversion liability		-			(400	)		(3,655	)		-		(4,055	)		(400	)
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(1,296	)	$	(2,362	)	$	(8,584	)	$	711	$	(11,531	)	$	(1,967	)

(1)  Included in change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations.

(2)  Represents transfers to equity as a result of the exercise of a warrant in 2012 and conversion of debt in 2013.

Summary of fair values by input hierarchy measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

As of December 31, 2012, there were no items measured at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets on a non-recurring basis. The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value in our balance sheets on a nonrecurring basis (in thousands) as of March 31, 2013:

											2013
			As of March 31, 2013								Impairment
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Losses
												(1)
Property, net	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	394	$	394	$	300
Property, net			$	-	$	-	$	394	$	394	$	300

(1) During the first quarter of 2012, machinery and equipment not currently in use was evaluated for impairment and as a result was written down to estimated fair value.  Fair value is an estimate of net realizable value comprised of an estimate of proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less estimated costs to sell.  The estimate of net realizable value is subject to change.

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EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT [Abstract]
Ownership interest sold (in hundredths)	50.00%
Sales proceeds from membership interest		$ 1.2
Percentage right to purchase capital stock (in hundredths)		45.00%
Percentage of capital stock to be purchased in case of decline of right (in hundredths)		25.00%
Period considered for purchase of capital stock in case of decline of right		2 years
Exercise price for option as percentage of capital investment (in hundredths)		25.00%

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 8,709	$ 9,746
Cost of goods sold	7,743	8,005
Gross profit	966	1,741
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	2,906	3,645
Professional fees	507	471
Impairment of property	300	0
Total operating expenses	3,713	4,116
Loss from operations	(2,747)	(2,375)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	10	47
Interest expense	(629)	(418)
Foreign currency exchange, net	250	(206)
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities	(3,538)	(2,362)
Loss on extinguishment	(32)	(2,986)
Financing expense	0	(1,524)
Other income	3	4
Other expense	(125)	(94)
Total other income (expense)	(4,061)	(7,539)
Loss before income taxes	(6,808)	(9,914)
Income tax benefit	510	542
Net loss	(6,298)	(9,372)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA	485	543
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$ (5,813)	$ (8,829)
Loss per share attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.04)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.04)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	208,691,791	202,686,445
Diluted (in shares)	208,691,791	202,686,445

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EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 Director	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Options [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Options [Member]	Apr. 30, 2013 Options [Member] Director Serving on Strategic Committee [Member]	Apr. 30, 2013 Warrants [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Warrants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Warrants [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 2010 Plan [Member] Each Non-employee Director [Member]	Apr. 30, 2013 2010 Plan [Member] Options [Member] Each Non-employee Director [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 2010 Plan [Member] Options [Member] Each Non-employee Director [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Common Stock [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,436											$ 210,396	$ (204,420)	$ (1,540)
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)	207,616,097											207,616,097
Share-based compensation	76											76	0	0
Conversion of senior subordinated debenture	140											140	0	0
Conversion of senior subordinated debenture (in shares)												1,400,000
Common stock issued for services	41											41	0	0
Common stock issued for services, (in shares)												418,750
Foreign currency translation	76											0	0	76
Net loss	(5,813)	(8,829)										0	(5,813)	0
Balance at end of period	$ (1,044)											$ 210,653	$ (210,233)	$ (1,464)
Balance at end of period (in shares)	209,434,847											209,434,847
Shares Under Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)			33,850,895
Granted (in shares)			1,250,000		250,000					750,000	250,000
Impact of anti-dilution clauses (in shares)			0
Exercised (in shares)			0
Forfeited, expired or cancelled (in shares)			(1,369,206)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)			33,731,689	33,850,895
Exercisable at end of period (in shares)			28,210,407
Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)			$ 0.16
Granted (in dollars per share)			$ 0.08		$ 0.08					$ 0.08	$ 0.08
Impact of anti-dilution clauses (in dollars per share)			$ 0
Exercised (in dollars per share)			$ 0
Forfeited, expired or cancelled (in dollars per share)			$ 0.18
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.26	$ 0.15	$ 0.16
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)			$ 0.16
Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life			6 years 1 month 6 days	6 years 3 months 18 days
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life			5 years 8 months 12 days
Shares Under Warrants [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)						161,353,777	161,353,777
Granted (in shares)							0
Impact of anti-dilution clauses (in shares)							0
Exercised (in shares)							0
Forfeited, expired or cancelled (in shares)						28,804,693	0
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)							161,353,777	161,353,777
Exercisable at end of period (in shares)							161,353,777
Equity and Liability Warrants Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)						$ 0.12	$ 0.12
Granted (in dollars per share)							$ 0
Impact of anti-dilution clauses (in dollars per share)							$ 0
Exercised (in dollars per share)							$ 0
Forfeited, expired or cancelled (in dollars per share)							$ 0
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)							$ 0.12	$ 0.12
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)							$ 0.12
Equity and Liability Warrants, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life							3 years 3 months 18 days	3 years 6 months
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life							3 years 3 months 18 days
Initially reserved (in shares)									250,000
Number of shares reserved after increment (in shares)									1,000,000
Number of non-employee directors	5
Vesting period					12 months					9 months	12 months
Expiration date					Apr. 18, 2018					Apr. 18, 2023	Jan. 02, 2023

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (6,298)	$ (9,372)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	968	1,439
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	17	305
Stock and share-based compensation	117	346
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities	3,538	2,362
Financing expense	0	1,524
Impairment of property	300	0
Loss on extinguishment	32	2,986
Deferred tax benefit	(510)	(541)
Other	(40)	38
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(232)	(439)
Inventories	(189)	431
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,250	(349)
Pre-petition liabilities	0	(1,615)
Other	143	(60)
Net cash used in operating activities	(904)	(2,945)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property	(716)	(1,543)
Proceeds from sales of property	327	213
Receipts on notes receivable	0	300
Restricted cash	(500)	200
Other	0	(9)
Net cash used in investing activities	(889)	(839)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of debt	(2,974)	(2,995)
Proceeds from issuance of debt	3,929	1,385
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt and related warrants	0	2,362
Net cash provided by financing activities	955	752
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	12	171
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(826)	(2,861)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,040	3,329
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	214	468
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for interest	275	373
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 0	$ 0

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LOSS PER SHARE (EPS) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
NUMERATOR [Abstract]
Basic and diluted - net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$ (5,813)	$ (8,829)
DENOMINATOR [Abstract]
Basic EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	208,691,791	202,686,445
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Diluted EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	208,691,791	202,686,445
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Average exercise price of options (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.26
Average exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)	$ 0.12	$ 0.50
Average conversion price of convertible debt (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07	$ 0.11
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock which could be purchased with weighted average outstanding securities not included in diluted EPS because effect would be antidilutive (in shares)	34,651,990	38,849,299
Warrants [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock which could be purchased with weighted average outstanding securities not included in diluted EPS because effect would be antidilutive (in shares)	161,353,772	106,712,071
Convertible Debt [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock which could be purchased with weighted average outstanding securities not included in diluted EPS because effect would be antidilutive (in shares)	93,517,536	39,759,633

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

NOTE 16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables and accounts payable approximates their carrying value due to their shorter maturities.  As of March 31, 2013, the fair value of our USA segment debt is approximately $2.6 million higher than the carrying value of that debt, based on current market rates for similar debt with similar maturities.  The fair value of our Brazil segment debt approximates the carrying value of that debt based on the current market rates for similar debt with similar maturities.

Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Certain assets and liabilities are presented in the financial statements at fair value.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include derivative warrant and conversion liabilities.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis may include property.

We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market:

● Level 1 – inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.

● Level 2 – inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, currency exchange rates and yield curves.

● Level 3 – inputs are not observable in the market and include management's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

For instruments measured using Level 3 inputs, a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances is disclosed.

The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
March 31, 2013
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(6,758	)	$	(6,758	)
Derivative conversion liabilities	(2	)		-		-		(3,475	)		(3,475	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(10,233	)	$	(10,233	)
December 31, 2012
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(4,520	)	$	(4,520	)
Derivative conversion liabilities	(2	)		-		-		(2,199	)		(2,199	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(6,719	)	$	(6,719	)

(1) These warrants are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.  The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the warrant.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	March 31, 2013	December 31, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.0% - .07%	0.1% - 0.7%
	(0.6% weighted average)	(0.6% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	93%

(2) These conversion liabilities are valued using a lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.  The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current conversion price of the debt.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the underlying debt.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	March 31, 2013	December 31, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.1-0.3%	0.2-0.3%
	(0.3% weighted average)	(0.3% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	93%

The following tables summarize the changes in level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Fair Value as of Beginning of Period			Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Issuance of New Instruments			Net Transfers (Into) Out of  Level 3		Fair Value, at End of Period			Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013				(1)						(2)
Derivative warrant liability	$	(4,520	)	$	(2,238	)	$	-		$	-	$	(6,758	)	$	(2,238	)
Derivative conversion liability		(2,199	)		(1,300	)		-			24		(3,475	)		(1,317	)
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(6,719	)	$	(3,538	)	$	-		$	24	$	(10,233	)	$	(3,555	)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
Derivative warrant liability	$	(1,296	)	$	(1,962	)	$	(4,929	)	$	711	$	(7,476	)	$	(1,567	)
Derivative conversion liability		-			(400	)		(3,655	)		-		(4,055	)		(400	)
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(1,296	)	$	(2,362	)	$	(8,584	)	$	711	$	(11,531	)	$	(1,967	)

(1)  Included in change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations.

(2)  Represents transfers to equity as a result of the exercise of a warrant in 2012 and conversion of debt in 2013.

As of December 31, 2012, there were no items measured at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets on a non-recurring basis. The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value in our balance sheets on a nonrecurring basis (in thousands) as of March 31, 2013:

											2013
			As of March 31, 2013								Impairment
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Losses
												(1)
Property, net	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	394	$	394	$	300
Property, net			$	-	$	-	$	394	$	394	$	300

(1) During the first quarter of 2012, machinery and equipment not currently in use was evaluated for impairment and as a result was written down to estimated fair value.  Fair value is an estimate of net realizable value comprised of an estimate of proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less estimated costs to sell.  The estimate of net realizable value is subject to change.

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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2013 Nutra SA [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Nutra SA [Member]	Apr. 30, 2013 NutraCea [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 NutraCea [Member] Representative	Mar. 31, 2012 NutraCea [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Investors [Member] Representative	Mar. 31, 2013 Investors [Member] Nutra SA [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Investors [Member] Nutra SA [Member]
Summary of carrying amounts included in consolidated balance sheets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 214,000	$ 1,040,000	$ 468,000	$ 3,329,000	$ 175,000	$ 562,000
Restricted cash	2,413,000	1,919,000			494,000	0
Other current assets (restricted $2,609 and $2,505)	1,033,000	975,000			5,822,000	5,675,000
Property, net (restricted $5,827 and $5,757)	28,190,000	28,457,000			20,413,000	19,690,000
Goodwill and intangibles, net					6,120,000	6,215,000
Other noncurrent assets	387,000	385,000			66,000	54,000
Total assets	48,144,000	47,006,000			33,090,000	32,196,000
Current liabilities	18,936,000	15,533,000			6,142,000	5,141,000
Current portion of long-term debt (nonrecourse $7,679 and $7,013)	8,589,000	8,003,000			7,679,000	7,013,000
Long-term debt, less current portion (nonrecourse $7,988 and $7,454)	13,387,000	11,581,000			7,988,000	7,454,000
Other noncurrent liabilities					1,257,000	1,871,000
Total liabilities	40,339,000	33,308,000			23,066,000	21,479,000
Restricted portion of other current assets					2,609,000	2,505,000
Variable interest entity restricted portion of property, net					5,827,000	5,757,000
Nonrecourse portion of current maturities of long-term debt (variable interest entity)					7,679,000	7,013,000
Nonrecourse portion of long-term debt, less current portion variable interest entity nonrecourse					7,988,000	7,454,000
Summary of changes for redeemable noncontrolling interest [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, beginning of period	9,262,000						8,849,000	9,262,000	9,918,000
Investors' interest in net loss of Nutra SA								(485,000)	(543,000)
Investors' interest in other comprehensive income of Nutra SA								72,000	170,000
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, end of period	8,849,000							8,849,000	9,545,000
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling owner (in hundredths)											49.00%	49.00%
Available units for purchase (in shares)	750,000
Value of additional units	1,500,000
Value of additional unit purchased							100,000
Yield rate if the conditions are satisfied	4.00%
Yield rate if the conditions are not satisfied	8.00%
Distributable cash terms	(i) first, to the Investors in an amount equal to 2.3 times the Investors' capital contribution, less the aggregate amount of distributions paid to the Investors, (ii) second, to us in an amount equal to (i) two times the capital contributions made by us, less the aggregate amount of distributions paid to us; and (iii) third, to us and the Investors in proportion to our respective membership interests.
Contributions to be made								2		2.3
Number of representatives in management committee								3		2
Number of representatives in management committee upon default								2		3
Terms of default	A Nutra SA business plan deviation, defined as the occurrence, in either 2013 or 2014, of a 20% unfavorable variation in two out of three of the following: (i) revenue, (ii) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) or (iii) debt, A Nutra SA EBITDA default, which is defined as the failure to achieve 85% of planned EBITDA for three consecutive quarters, or A material problem, which is defined as a material problem in a facility (unrelated to changes in law, weather, etc.) likely to cause a Nutra SA business plan deviation or Nutra SA EBITDA default, which results in damages not at least 80% covered by insurance proceeds
Terms of qualifying event	Any event prior to September 16, 2014, which results, or will result in, (i) a person or group of persons exercising the right to appoint members to our board of directors holding one third or more of the votes of all board members, (ii) the sale, exchange, pledge or use as guarantee of one half or more of our ownership interest in Nutra SA to a third party or (iii) the bankruptcy of RiceBran Technologies or Nutra SA.
Threshold percentage of unfavorable variance for default calculation (in hundredths)					20.00%
Threshold percentage of planned EBITDA for default calculation (in hundredths)					85.00%
Threshold percentage of damages not covered by insurance proceeds for a material problem, minimum (in hundredths)					80.00%
Maximum share ownership percentage (in hundredths)											25.00%
Drag Along Right termination amount											$ 50,000,000

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There are no recent accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us and adoption of which could potentially have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of RiceBran Technologies and subsidiaries were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for reporting on Form 10-Q; therefore, as permitted under these rules, certain footnotes and other financial information included in audited financial statements were condensed or omitted.  The Interim Financial Statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the interim results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented.

These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The report of our independent registered public accounting firm that accompanies the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, included in that Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains a going concern explanatory paragraph in which our independent registered public accounting firm expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.We have experienced significant losses and negative cash flows and have an accumulated deficit of $210.3 million as of March 31, 2013.  Further, although we are focusing on raising additional funds to operate our business, there can be no assurances that these efforts will prove successful.

The interim results reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year, or any other future period, and have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern based on the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts reported for the prior year to achieve consistent presentation with the current year.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There are no recent accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us and adoption of which could potentially have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (6,298)	$ (9,372)
Other comprehensive income - foreign currency translation, net of tax	148	347
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	(6,150)	(9,025)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	413	373
Total comprehensive loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$ (5,737)	$ (8,652)

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PRE-PETITION LIABILITIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

PRE-PETITION LIABILITIES [Abstract]

PRE-PETITION LIABILITIES

NOTE 11. PRE-PETITION LIABILITIES

On November 10, 2009, our parent company (formerly known as NutraCea) filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona in the proceeding entitled In re:  NutraCea, Case No. 2:09-bk-28817-CGC.  None of our subsidiaries, including our Brazilian rice bran oil operation, were included in the bankruptcy filing.  Creditors voted overwhelmingly in favor of an amended plan of reorganization which called for the payment in full of all allowed claims, and the plan became effective on November 30, 2010.  In January 2012, we made our final $1.6 million distribution to the general unsecured creditors.

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	RiceBran Technologies
Entity Central Index Key	0001063537
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		209,725,756
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2013

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EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN [Abstract]

EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN

NOTE 12. EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN

In 2010, our board of directors approved a cash incentive bonus plan.  As of May 14, 2013, the plan provides for payment of $0.5 million to employees, employed at the time of payment, if all of the following conditions are met: (i) court approval of our plan of reorganization and successfully exiting the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, (ii) being cash flow positive, defined by our board as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and certain non-cash charges, and (iii) cash availability as determined by our board at its sole discretion.  Because the consolidated operating cash flow condition and cash availability condition were not met as of March 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, our board of directors has not approved payments and no accruals have been recorded.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 214	$ 1,040
Restricted cash	2,413	1,919
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $516 and $518 (variable interest entity restricted $2,609 and $2,505)	3,980	3,487
Inventories	2,237	1,994
Deferred tax asset	305	234
Income and operating taxes recoverable	1,031	1,167
Deposits and other current assets	1,033	975
Total current assets	11,213	10,816
Property, net (variable interest entity restricted $5,827 and $5,757)	28,190	28,457
Goodwill	4,830	4,773
Intangible assets, net	3,524	2,575
Other long-term assets	387	385
Total assets	48,144	47,006
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	4,238	3,021
Payable for technology license	1,200	0
Accrued expenses	4,909	4,509
Current maturities of long-term debt (variable interest entity nonrecourse $7,679 and $7,013)	8,589	8,003
Total current liabilities	18,936	15,533
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt, less current portion (variable interest entity nonrecourse $7,988 and $7,454 )	13,387	11,581
Deferred tax liability	1,258	1,674
Derivative warrant liabilities	6,758	4,520
Total liabilities	40,339	33,308
Commitments and contingencies
Temporary Equity: Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA	8,849	9,262
Equity attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders:
Preferred stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized and none issued	0	0
Common stock, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 209,434,847 and 207,616,097 shares issued and outstanding	210,653	210,396
Accumulated deficit	(210,233)	(204,420)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,464)	(1,540)
Total equity attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	(1,044)	4,436
Total liabilities, temporary equity and equity	$ 48,144	$ 47,006

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INVENTORIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

INVENTORIES [Abstract]

INVENTORIES

NOTE 6. INVENTORIES

Inventories are composed of the following (in thousands):

	March 31,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Finished goods	$	1,402	$	1,146
Work in process		417		330
Raw materials		168		255
Packaging supplies		250		263
Total inventories	$	2,237	$	1,994

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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA [Abstract]

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA

NOTE 5. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA

We hold a variable interest which relates to our equity interest in Nutra SA, LLC (Nutra SA).  We are the primary beneficiary of Nutra SA, and as such, Nutra SA's assets, liabilities and results of operations are included in our consolidated financial statements.  The other equity holders' interests are reflected in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, in the consolidated statements of operations, and redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, in the consolidated balance sheets.  Our variable interest in Nutra SA is our Brazil segment.  A summary of the carrying amounts of Nutra SA balances included in our consolidated balance sheets follows (in thousands).

	March 31		December 31,
	2013		2012
Cash and cash equivalents	$	175	$	562
Restricted cash		494		-
Other current assets (restricted $2,609 and $2,505)		5,822		5,675
Property, net (restricted $5,827 and $5,757)		20,413		19,690
Goodwill and intangibles, net		6,120		6,215
Other noncurrent assets		66		54
Total assets	$	33,090	$	32,196
Current liabilities	$	6,142	$	5,141
Current portion of long-term debt (nonrecourse $7,679 and $7,013)		7,679		7,013
Long-term debt, less current portion (nonrecourse $7,988 and $7,454)		7,988		7,454
Other noncurrent liabilities		1,257		1,871
Total liabilities	$	23,066	$	21,479

Nutra SA's debt is secured by its accounts receivable and property.  Our parent company and our non-Brazilian subsidiaries do not guarantee any of Nutra SA's debt.

A summary of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 follows (in thousands).

	2013			2012
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, January 1	$	9,262		$	9,918
Investors' interest in net loss of Nutra SA		(485	)		(543	)
Investors' interest in other comprehensive income of Nutra SA		72			170
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, March 31	$	8,849		$	9,545

In December 2010, we entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (MIPA) with AF Bran Holdings-NL LLC and AF Bran Holdings LLC (Investors).  The Investors' interest was 49.0% in the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.  The Investors' share of Nutra SA's net income (loss) increases (decreases) redeemable noncontrolling interest.

The Investors have the right to purchase from Nutra SA up to an additional 750,000 units for another $1.5 million.  If immediately prior to such purchase Nutra SA and Irgovel have sufficient cash to complete certain projects, then the units will have no voting rights.  In April 2013, we invested $0.1 million in Nutra SA.

Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA is recorded in temporary equity, above the equity section and after liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets, because the Investors have the right to force a sale of Nutra SA assets in the future (see Drag Along Rights described below).  We have assessed the likelihood of the Investors exercising these rights as less than probable at March 31, 2013, in part because it is more likely the Investors will exercise other rights prior to January 2014.  We will continue to evaluate the probability of the Investors exercising their Drag Along rights each reporting period.  We will begin to accrete the redeemable noncontrolling interest up to fair value if and when it is probable the Investors will exercise these rights.

We are restricted from competing with Nutra SA and Irgovel in Brazil as further described in the MIPA.

In connection with the December 2012 capital contributions, we amended the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA (LLC agreement).  Pursuant to this amendment, among other things, any units held by the Investors after January 1, 2014, accrue a yield at 4% if a certain milestone condition is satisfied, and at 8% if the milestone condition is not satisfied (the Yield).  The milestone condition relates to Nutra SA having performed all of the following: obtaining additional bank financing, completion of the capital expansion project within certain spending limitations, and operation of the plant post expansion at targeted processing levels.  Commencing with the first quarter of 2014, Nutra SA must make distributions to the Investors quarterly in the amount equal to the previously accrued and unpaid Yield plus any additional distributions owed to the Investors.  Until March 31, 2014, or if at any time Nutra SA is past due on its obligations to pay the Investors the Yield, all amounts due to us for management fees or for shared employees as provided under the LLC Agreement shall be tolled and remain unpaid until all past due amounts, if any, owed to the Investors have been paid in full.

Following the payment of the Yield, Nutra SA must distribute all distributable cash (as defined in the LLC Agreement) to the members on March 31 of each year as follows: (i) first, to the Investors in an amount equal to 2.3 times the Investors' capital contribution, less the aggregate amount of distributions paid to the Investors, (ii) second, to us in an amount equal to (i) two times the capital contributions made by us, less the aggregate amount of distributions paid to us; and (iii) third, to us and the Investors in proportion to our respective membership interests.

Under the LLC agreement, the business of Nutra SA is to be conducted by the manager, currently our CEO, subject to the oversight of the management committee.  The management committee is comprised of three of our representatives and two Investor representatives.  Upon an event of default or a qualifying event, we will no longer control the management committee and the management committee will include three Investor representatives and two of our representatives.  In addition, following an event of default or a qualifying event, a majority of the members of the management committee may replace the manager of Nutra SA.

As of March 31, 2013, there have been no events of default.  Events of default, as defined in the MIPA, are:

· A Nutra SA business plan deviation, defined as the occurrence, in either 2013 or 2014, of a 20% unfavorable variation in two out of three of the following: (i) revenue, (ii) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) or (iii) debt,

· A Nutra SA EBITDA default, which is defined as the failure to achieve 85% of planned EBITDA for three consecutive quarters, or

· A material problem, which is defined as a material problem in a facility (unrelated to changes in law, weather, etc.) likely to cause a Nutra SA business plan deviation or Nutra SA EBITDA default, which results in damages not at least 80% covered by insurance proceeds.

As of March 31, 2013, there have been no qualifying events.  The LLC agreement, defines a qualifying event as any event prior to September 16, 2014, which results, or will result in, (i) a person or group of persons exercising the right to appoint members to our board of directors holding one third or more of the votes of all board members, (ii) the sale, exchange, pledge or use as guarantee of one half or more of our ownership interest in Nutra SA to a third party or (iii) the bankruptcy of RiceBran Technologies or Nutra SA.

The Investors have certain rights, summarized below, under an investor rights agreement and the LLC agreement, as further defined in the agreements.

· Conversion Rights – The Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for equity interests in Irgovel.  After any exchange, the Investors would possess the same rights and obligations with respect to the securities of Irgovel, as they have in Nutra SA.

· Global Holding Company (GHC) Roll-Up – If we form an entity, GHC, to hold our Brazil segment assets, the Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for equity interests in GHC.  The investors may exercise this right after the second anniversary of the formation of GHC or, if an event of default has occurred, after the GHC formation date.  The appraised fair value of the Investors' interest in Nutra SA would be used to determine the amount of ownership interest the Investors would receive in GHC.

· RiceBran Technologies Roll-Up – The Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for our common stock..  This right is available upon the earlier of January 2014 or upon an event of default.  We may elect to postpone our obligation to complete the roll-up to January 2015 if the roll-up would result in over 25% of our common stock being owned by the Investors.  The appraised fair value of the Investors' interest in Nutra SA and the market price of our stock would be used to determine the amount of ownership interest the Investors would receive.

· Drag Along Rights – The Investors have the right to force the sale of all Nutra SA assets after the earlier of January 2014 or the date of an event of default or qualifying event.  The right terminates upon the occurrence of certain events (a $50 million Nutra SA initial public offering or a change of control, as defined).  We may elect to exercise a right of first refusal to purchase the Investors' interest instead of proceeding to a sale.

In evaluating whether we are the primary beneficiary of Nutra SA, we considered the matters which could be put to a vote of the members.  Until there is an event of default or a qualifying event, the Investors' rights and abilities, individually or in the aggregate, do not allow them to substantively participate in the operations of Nutra SA.  The Investors do not currently have the ability to dissolve Nutra SA or otherwise force the sale of all its assets.  They do have such rights in the future (Drag Along Rights as described above).  We will continue to evaluate our ability to control Nutra SA each reporting period.

Cash provided by operations in our Brazil segment is generally unavailable for distribution to our Corporate and USA segments pursuant to the terms of the LLC agreement.

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions with Director Baruch Halpern

In January 2012, Baruch Halpern became a member of our board of directors.  Mr. Halpern is the principal in Halpern Capital, Inc. (HC).  Under a February 2011 financial advisor agreement we were obligated to pay HC success fees ranging from 2.5% to 5.0% of the consideration received from certain equity, convertible securities or debt transactions.  We were also required to issue warrants to purchase shares of common stock that equaled from 2.5% to 5.0% of the consideration received in those transactions, divided by either the market price of the common stock or the conversion price of the securities issued in the transaction.  This agreement terminated April 1, 2012, however we remained obligated to pay HC success fees and issue HC warrants on any transaction with an investor introduced by HC though March 31, 2013.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, in connection with the January 2012 issuances of the subordinated convertible notes and senior convertible note, and related warrants, HC received $0.1 million in cash fees under the financial advisor agreement.  Mr. Halpern also received warrants exercisable for 712,500 shares of our common stock at $0.10 per share and warrants exercisable for 150,000 shares of our common stock at $0.15 per share, which were owed to HC under the financial advisor agreement.  During the three months ended March 31, 2013, HC received no success fees or transaction warrants.

In January 2012, we agreed to extend the expiration dates on certain liability warrants, held by Mr. Halpern and his family, for the purchase of 5,166,520 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share from July 2014 to January 2017.  The resulting $0.1 million change in the fair value of the warrants increased other income (expense).

Mr. Halpern held as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $2.6 million of subordinated convertible notes.  During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we accrued $0.1 million of interest on the convertible notes beneficially owned by Mr. Halpern and made no principal payments.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we received $0.1 million of cash in connection with issuances of convertible debt and related warrants to entities beneficially owned by Mr. Halpern.

In April 2013, we issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $0.1 million to Mr. Halpern.  The note bears interest at 10% and is due December 31, 2013, or earlier in the event we close a transaction of $2.5 million or more.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we paid HC $0.4 million relevant to HC's class 6 general unsecured creditor claim as part of our payment obligations under the Amended Plan of Reorganization.  The claim represented payment for services rendered prior to the November 2009 bankruptcy petition filing.

Other Transactions with Directors and Officer

In April 2012, Henk Hoogenkamp became a member of our board of directors.  In 2011, Mr. Hoogenkamp performed consulting services for us under an independent contractor agreement which terminated in April 2012.   During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we paid and expensed less than $0.1 million for fees owed under the independent contractor agreements.

W. John Short (CEO and director), Zanesville Partners Fund, LLC, which is beneficially owned by James C. Lintzenich (former director), and the Edward L. McMillan Revocable Trust, which is beneficially owned by Edward L. McMillan (former director), collectively invested $0.1 million in the January 2012 subordinated convertible notes and related warrants.  Mr. Short also invested $25 thousand  in the April 2013 subordinated convertible notes and related warrants.  During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, we paid less than $0.1 million of interest on the convertible notes beneficially owned by these current and former directors and made no principal payments.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 In addition to the matters discussed below, from time to time we are involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business.  When applicable, we record accruals for contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.  While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits are expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.  Defense costs are expensed as incurred and are included in professional fees.

Litigation

On August 28, 2008, former Irgovel stockholder David Resyng filed an indemnification suit against Irgovel, Osmar Brito and the remaining former Irgovel stockholders (Sellers), requesting: (i) the freezing of the escrow account maintained in connection with the transfer of Irgovel's corporate control to us and the presentation of all documentation related to the transaction, and (ii) damages in the amount of the difference between (a) the sum received by David Resyng in connection with the judicial settlement agreement executed in the action for the partial dissolution of the limited liability company filed by David Resyng against Irgovel and the Sellers and (b) the amount received by the Sellers in connection with the sale of Irgovel's corporate control to us, in addition to moral damages as determined in the court's discretion.  The amount of damage claimed by Mr. Resyng is approximately $3 million.

We believe that the filing of the above lawsuit is a fundamental default of the obligations undertaken by the Sellers under the Quotas Purchase Agreement for the transfer of Irgovel's corporate control, executed by and among the Sellers and us on January 31, 2008 (Purchase Agreement).  Consequently, we believe that the responsibility for any indemnity, costs and expenses incurred or that may come to be incurred by Irgovel and/or us in connection with the above lawsuit is the sole responsibility of the Sellers.

On February 6, 2009, the Sellers filed a collection lawsuit against us seeking payment of the second installment of the purchase price under the Purchase Agreement, which the Sellers allege is approximately $1.0 million.  We have withheld payment of the second installment pending resolution of the Resyng lawsuit noted above.  The Parent Company has not been served with any formal notices in regard to this matter so far.  To date, only Irgovel has received formal legal notice.  In addition, the Purchase Agreement requires that all disputes between us and the Sellers be adjudicated through arbitration.  As part of the Purchase Agreement, $2.0 million was deposited into an escrow account to cover contingencies with the net remaining funds payable to the Sellers upon resolution of all contingencies.  We believe any payout due to the lawsuit will be made out of the escrow account.  As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the balance in the escrow account was $1.9 million and is included in restricted cash in our balance sheets.  There is an escrow liability related to the lawsuit in accrued expenses on our balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, totaling $1.3 million and $1.4 million.  When the escrow account was funded, we established an accrued liability equal to the amount of the escrow for contingencies and the net balance due to the Sellers under the terms of the Purchase Agreement.  As of March 31, 2013, $0.7 million of pre-acquisition contingencies have either been paid or specifically identified and accrued, leaving a balance of $1.4 million to settle any remaining contingencies.  We believe that there is no additional material exposure as any amounts determined to be owed as a result of the above noted litigation and contingencies will be covered by the escrow account.

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EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT [Abstract]

EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

NOTE 9. EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

As of March 31, 2013, RBT PRO, LLC (RBT PRO) was a wholly owned subsidiary whose only asset was the License acquired in March 2013, discussed in the preceding footnote.  In April 2013, we entered into a series of agreements with various affiliates of Wilmar International Limited (collectively Wilmar).  In connection therewith, we sold a 50% membership interest in RBT PRO to Wilmar for $1.2 million.  RBT PRO granted an exclusive, royalty free, perpetual sublicenses of the License to Wilmar for use throughout China and to the Parent Company for use worldwide, excluding China.

We also entered into a cross license agreement with Wilmar.  We agreed to license to Wilmar all of our intellectual property with respect to processing of rice bran and its derivatives for use in China.  Wilmar agreed to license to us (i) its intellectual property with respect to processing of rice bran and its derivatives based on the intellectual property licensed to Wilmar under the License for use worldwide, excluding China and (iii) its other intellectual property with respect to processing of rice bran and its derivatives for use worldwide, excluding certain countries in Asia.

Under the agreements, we obtained the right to purchase 45% of the capital stock of any entity Wilmar establishes to develop new products relating to rice bran or its derivative, as defined in the agreement, using the intellectual property licensed to Wilmar.  If we decline the right to purchase 45% of the capital stock of any such new entity, we have the option to purchase 25% of the entity within two years of the entity's formation.  The exercise price for the option will equal 25% of the capital investment made in the entity, plus interest, as defined in the agreement.

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PROPERTY

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

PROPERTY [Abstract]

PROPERTY

NOTE 7. PROPERTY

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

	March 31,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Land	$	406	$	403
Furniture and fixtures		358		358
Plant		14,516		14,362
Computer and software		1,433		1,407
Leasehold improvements		195		189
Machinery and equipment		14,436		15,053
Construction in progress		10,090		9,118
Property		41,434		40,890
Less accumulated depreciation		13,244		12,433
Property,  net	$	28,190	$	28,457

Included in accounts payable at March 31, 2013, is $1.0 million related to amounts payable for capital expansion project additions.

In April 2013, we sold two proprietary rice bran stabilization extruders for use in China for $0.5 million.  We expect the related gain on sale to total approximately $0.3 million.

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

NOTE 8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

In 2011, we entered into an agreement with a partner with the goal of developing technology to extract and concentrate protein from rice bran.  In March 2013, the agreement was mutually terminated under terms whereby we each received (i) the right to separately develop, modify and improve the jointly developed technology owned by the partner and (ii) we received a nonexclusive, royalty free, perpetual license to that technology (License).  We paid the partner $1.2 million as a lump sum in April 2013.  Our obligation to pay the $1.2 million is reflected as payable for technology license as of March 31, 2013.  Our $1.2 million investment in the license is reflected as intangible assets in the USA segment at March 31, 2013.  As discussed in the following footnote, in April 2013 we sold a 50% interest in our subsidiary holding the License.

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DEBT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

DEBT [Abstract]

DEBT

NOTE 10. DEBT

The following table summarizes current and long-term portions of debt (in thousands).

	March 31,		December 31,
	2013		2012
USA segment:
Subordinated convertible notes, net	$	5,297	$	4,041
Senior convertible debentures, net		911		1,048
Factoring agreement		101		28
		6,309		5,117
Brazil segment:
Capital expansion loans		5,601		5,555
Equipment financing		227		201
Working capital lines of credit		3,912		2,227
Advances on export letters of credit		3,486		3,953
Special tax programs		2,441		2,531
		15,667		14,467
Total debt		21,976		19,584
Current portion		8,589		8,003
Long-term portion	$	13,387	$	11,581

USA Segment

As of March 31, 2013, our convertible debt consists of the following components (in thousands):

				Subordinated Convertible Notes
		Senior Convertible Debentures			Halpern  Entities			Other Investors			Total
Principal outstanding	$	(994	)	$	(2,600	)	$	(2,775	)	$	(6,369	)
Discount		313			548			2,775			3,636
Derivative conversion liabilities		(230	)		(1,570	)		(1,675	)		(3,475	)
Debt	$	(911	)	$	(3,622	)	$	(1,675	)		(6,208	)
Debt - current portion	$	(808	)	$	-		$	-		$	(808	)
Debt - long-term portion		(103	)		(3,622	)		(1,675	)		(5,400	)

In the first quarter of 2013, the holder of the senior convertible debentures converted $0.1 million of the outstanding principal into 1,400,000 share of our common stock, at a conversion price of $0.07.  We recognized a loss of less than $0.1 million on the transaction, representing the difference between the $0.1 million market value of the shares of common stock issued and the $0.1 million carrying amount of the debt (including the related derivative conversion liability).

In April and May 2013, we issued subordinated convertible notes and related warrants, which are described in the chart below.

Issuance

Date of Debt and/or   Warrant

Principal Amount of Notes and Debenture (in thousands)

Creditor's Debt Conversion Right

Stated Annual Interest Rate on Debt

Maturity Date of Debt

Number of Shares Under Warrant

Exercise Price of Warrant

Expiration Date of Warrant

Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants

April and May  2013

$

238

Convertible immediately at $0.07 per share

10

%

July 2015

3,394,324

Exercisable immediately at $0.08 per share

July 2017

The convertible debt and warrants listed in the table above contain full ratchet antidilution provisions and require the holders to provide us with 61 day notice prior to conversion or exercise if the holder would have a beneficial ownership interest in excess of 4.99% immediately after conversion or exercise.  The $0.1 million of proceeds from issuance of the convertible notes and related warrants was used for general corporate purposes.

In April 2013, we also issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $0.1million to Mr. Halpern.  The note bears interest at 10% and is due December 31, 2013, or earlier in the event we close a financing of $2.5 million or more.

Brazil Segment

All Brazil segment debt is denominated in the Brazilian Real (R$), except advances on export letters of credit which are denominated in U.S. Dollars.

In the first quarter of 2013, Irgovel received R$2.0 million ($1.0 million) under a working capital line of credit agreement.  The lending bank is holding R$1.0 million ($0.5 million as of March 31, 2013) of the amount borrowed in a bank account, which is classified as restricted cash on our balance sheet, until such time as Irgovel has sufficient accounts receivable.

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BUSINESS (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 Segment
BUSINESS [Abstract]
Number of reportable business segments	3
Revenue from Human Food Products [Member] | USA Segment Revenue [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (in hundredths)	50.00%
Revenue from Animal Nutrition Products [Member] | USA Segment Revenue [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (in hundredths)	50.00%
RBO Products [Member] | Brazil Segment Revenue [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (in hundredths)	46.00%
DRB Products [Member] | Brazil Segment Revenue [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage (in hundredths)	54.00%

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

NOTE 15. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The tables below present segment information for the periods identified and provide reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information (in thousands).

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	2,909		$	5,800		$	8,709
Cost of goods sold		-			2,205			5,538			7,743
Gross profit		-			704			262			966
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(6	)		(121	)		(204	)		(331	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Other operating expense		(1,416	)		(677	)		(1,289	)		(3,382	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,366	)	$	(94	)	$	(1,287	)	$	(2,747	)
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	$	(5,213	)	$	(94	)	$	(506	)	$	(5,813	)
Interest expense		276			-			353			629
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			225			412			637
Purchases of property		4			12			700			716
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	3,411		$	6,335		$	9,746
Cost of goods sold		-			2,399			5,606			8,005
Gross profit		-			1,012			729			1,741
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(28	)		(331	)		(425	)		(784	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Other operating expense		(1,276	)		(669	)		(1,387	)		(3,332	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,248	)	$	12		$	(1,139	)	$	(2,375	)
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies	$	(8,268	)	$	4		$	(565	)	$	(8,829	)
Interest expense		155			8			255			418
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			257			398			655
Purchases of property		-			2			1,541			1,543

The tables below present segment information for selected balance sheet accounts (in thousands).

	Corporate		USA		Brazil		Consolidated
As of March 31, 2013
Inventories	$	-	$	968	$	1,269	$	2,237
Property, net		61		7,716		20,413		28,190
Goodwill		-		-		4,830		4,830
Intangible assets, net		-		2,234		1,290		3,524
Total assets		2,763		12,291		33,090		48,144
As of December 31, 2012
Inventories		-		764		1,230		1,994
Property, net		36		8,731		19,690		28,457
Goodwill		-		-		4,773		4,773
Intangible assets, net		-		1,133		1,442		2,575
Total assets		3,201		11,609		32,196		47,006

All changes in goodwill between December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013, relate to foreign currency translation.  Corporate segment total assets include cash, restricted cash, property and other assets.

The following table presents revenue by geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands).

	2013		2012
United States	$	3,595	$	3,029
Brazil		4,271		4,941
Other international		843		1,776
Total revenues	$	8,709	$	9,746

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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA [Abstract]

Summary of the carrying amounts included in consolidated balance sheets

We hold a variable interest which relates to our equity interest in Nutra SA, LLC (Nutra SA).  We are the primary beneficiary of Nutra SA, and as such, Nutra SA's assets, liabilities and results of operations are included in our consolidated financial statements.  The other equity holders' interests are reflected in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, in the consolidated statements of operations, and redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, in the consolidated balance sheets.  Our variable interest in Nutra SA is our Brazil segment.  A summary of the carrying amounts of Nutra SA balances included in our consolidated balance sheets follows (in thousands).

	March 31		December 31,
	2013		2012
Cash and cash equivalents	$	175	$	562
Restricted cash		494		-
Other current assets (restricted $2,609 and $2,505)		5,822		5,675
Property, net (restricted $5,827 and $5,757)		20,413		19,690
Goodwill and intangibles, net		6,120		6,215
Other noncurrent assets		66		54
Total assets	$	33,090	$	32,196
Current liabilities	$	6,142	$	5,141
Current portion of long-term debt (nonrecourse $7,679 and $7,013)		7,679		7,013
Long-term debt, less current portion (nonrecourse $7,988 and $7,454)		7,988		7,454
Other noncurrent liabilities		1,257		1,871
Total liabilities	$	23,066	$	21,479

Summary of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest

A summary of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 follows (in thousands).

	2013			2012
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, January 1	$	9,262		$	9,918
Investors' interest in net loss of Nutra SA		(485	)		(543	)
Investors' interest in other comprehensive income of Nutra SA		72			170
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, March 31	$	8,849		$	9,545

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DEBT (Details)	3 Months Ended													3 Months Ended										3 Months Ended							3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 USA Segment [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USA Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 USA Segment [Member] Halpern Entities [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 USA Segment [Member] Other Investors [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Brazil Segment [Member] BRL	Dec. 31, 2012 Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Subordinated Convertible Notes, Net [Member] USA Segment [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Subordinated Convertible Notes, Net [Member] USA Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Subordinated Convertible Notes, Net [Member] USA Segment [Member] Other Investors [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Senior Convertible Debentures, Net [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Senior Convertible Debentures, Net [Member] Maximum [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Senior Convertible Debentures, Net [Member] USA Segment [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Senior Convertible Debentures, Net [Member] USA Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Factoring Agreement [Member] USA Segment [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Factoring Agreement [Member] USA Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Capital Expansion Loans [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Capital Expansion Loans [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Equipment Financing [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Equipment Financing [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Working Capital Lines of Credit [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Working Capital Lines of Credit [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] BRL	Dec. 31, 2012 Working Capital Lines of Credit [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Advances on Export Letter of Credit [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Advances on Export Letter of Credit [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Special Tax Programs [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Special Tax Programs [Member] Brazil Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member] April 2013 [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member] USA Segment [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Promissory Note [Member] USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 Subordinated Convertible Notes [Member] USA Segment [Member] USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 21,976,000		$ 19,584,000	$ 6,309,000	$ 5,117,000	$ 3,622,000	$ 1,675,000	$ 15,667,000		$ 14,467,000	$ 5,297,000	$ 4,041,000				$ 911,000	$ 1,048,000	$ 101,000	$ 28,000	$ 5,601,000	$ 5,555,000	$ 227,000	$ 201,000	$ 3,912,000		$ 2,227,000	$ 3,486,000	$ 3,953,000	$ 2,441,000	$ 2,531,000				$ 6,309,000
Current portion	8,589,000		8,003,000	808,000		0	0									808,000
Long-term portion	13,387,000		11,581,000	5,400,000		3,622,000	1,675,000									103,000
Components of convertible debt [Abstract]
Principal outstanding						(2,600,000)					(6,369,000)		(2,775,000)			(994,000)															(238,000)
Discount				3,636,000		548,000	2,775,000									313,000
Derivative conversion liabilities				(3,475,000)		(1,570,000)	(1,675,000)									(230,000)
Debt	(21,976,000)		(19,584,000)	(6,309,000)	(5,117,000)	(3,622,000)	(1,675,000)	(15,667,000)		(14,467,000)	(5,297,000)	(4,041,000)				(911,000)	(1,048,000)	(101,000)	(28,000)	(5,601,000)	(5,555,000)	(227,000)	(201,000)	(3,912,000)		(2,227,000)	(3,486,000)	(3,953,000)	(2,441,000)	(2,531,000)				(6,309,000)
Debt - current portion	(8,589,000)		(8,003,000)	(808,000)		0	0									(808,000)
Debt - long-term portion	(13,387,000)		(11,581,000)	(5,400,000)		(3,622,000)	(1,675,000)									(103,000)
Outstanding principal amount of debentures converted														100,000
Number of common stock (in shares)														1,400,000
Conversion price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07	$ 0.11												$ 0.07
Maximum loss recognized on the transaction	(32,000)	(2,986,000)													100,000
Market value of common stock issued														100,000
Date of Debt and/or Warrant																															Apr. 30, 2013
Principal Amount of Notes and Debenture						2,600,000					6,369,000		2,775,000			994,000															238,000
Creditor's Debt Conversion Right (in dollars per share)																															$ 0.07
Stated Annual Interest Rate on Debt (in hundredths)																															10.00%		10.00%
Maturity Date of Debt																															Jul. 31, 2015
Number of Shares Under Warrant (in shares)																															3,394,324
Exercisable Price of Warrant																															Exercisable immediately at $0.08 per share
Exercise price per warrant (in dollars per share)																															$ 0.08
Expiration Date of Warrant																															Jul. 31, 2017
Required number of days notice prior to conversion or exercise																																61 days
Minimum beneficial ownership interest to be required to give notice prior to conversion or exercise (in hundredths)																																4.99%
Proceeds from issuance of the convertible notes and related warrants																																100,000
Principal amount of promissory note to Mr. Halpern																																	100,000
Stated annual interest rate (in hundredths)																															10.00%		10.00%
Amount received																								1,000,000	2,000,000
Restricted cash								$ 500,000	1,000,000

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 516	$ 518
Equity attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders:
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	209,434,847	207,616,097
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	209,434,847	207,616,097
Variable Interest Entity [Member]
Current assets:
Accounts receivable, variable interest entity restricted	2,609	2,505
Variable interest entity restricted portion of property, net	5,827	5,757
Current liabilities:
Nonrecourse portion of current maturities of long-term debt (variable interest entity)	7,679	7,013
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt, less current portion variable interest entity nonrecourse	$ 7,988	$ 7,454

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LOSS PER SHARE (EPS)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

LOSS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]

LOSS PER SHARE (EPS)

NOTE 4. LOSS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during all periods presented.  Shares underlying options, warrants and convertible debt are excluded from the basic EPS calculation but are considered in calculating diluted EPS.

Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period increased by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if the impact of assumed exercises and conversions is dilutive.  The dilutive effect of outstanding options and warrants is calculated using the treasury stock method.  The dilutive effect of outstanding convertible debt is calculated using the if-converted method.

Below are reconciliations of the numerators and denominators in the EPS computations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

	2013			2012
NUMERATOR (in thousands):
Basic and diluted - net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$	(5,813	)	$	(8,829	)
DENOMINATOR:
Basic EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		208,691,791			202,686,445
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		-			-
Diluted EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		208,691,791			202,686,445
Number of shares of common stock which could be purchased with weighted average outstanding securities not included in diluted EPS because effect would be antidilutive-
Stock options (average exercise price of $0.15 and $0.26)		34,651,990			38,849,299
Warrants (average exercise price of $0.12 and $0.50 )		161,353,772			106,712,071
Convertible debt (average conversion price of $0.07 and $0.11)		93,517,536			39,759,633

The impact of potentially dilutive securities outstanding at March 31, 2013 and 2012, was not included in the calculation of diluted EPS in 2013 and 2012 because to do so would be antidilutive.  Those securities listed in the table above which were antidilutive in 2013 and 2012, which remain outstanding, could potentially dilute EPS in the future.

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INVENTORIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

INVENTORIES [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories are composed of the following (in thousands):

	March 31,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Finished goods	$	1,402	$	1,146
Work in process		417		330
Raw materials		168		255
Packaging supplies		250		263
Total inventories	$	2,237	$	1,994

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PROPERTY (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 Extruder	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, gross	$ 41,434,000	$ 40,890,000
Less accumulated depreciation	13,244,000	12,433,000
Property, net	28,190,000	28,457,000
Amount payable for capital expansion project additions	1,000,000
Number of proprietary rice bran stabilization extruders sold	2
Proceeds from sale of rice bran stabilization extruders	500,000
Gain on sale of property	300,000
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, gross	406,000	403,000
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, gross	358,000	358,000
Plant [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, gross	14,516,000	14,362,000
Computer and Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, gross	1,433,000	1,407,000
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, gross	195,000	189,000
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, gross	14,436,000	15,053,000
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, gross	$ 10,090,000	$ 9,118,000

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EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS [Abstract]

EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS

NOTE 14. EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS

A summary of equity activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in thousands, except share data) follows.

	Common Stock				Accumulated			Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Total
	Shares		Amount		Deficit			Loss			Equity
Balance, December 31, 2012		207,616,097	$	210,396	$	(204,420	)	$	(1,540	)	$	4,436
Share-based compensation, options		-		76		-			-			76
Conversion of senior subordinated debenture		1,400,000		140		-			-			140
Common stock issued for services		418,750		41		-			-			41
Foreign currency translation		-		-		-			76			76
Net loss		-		-		(5,813	)		-			(5,813	)
Balance, March 31, 2013		209,434,847	$	210,653	$	(210,233	)	$	(1,464	)	$	(1,044	)

A summary of stock option and warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013, follows.

	Options							Equity and Liability Warrants
	Shares Under  Options			Weighted  Average  Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining  Contractual Life (Years)		Shares Under Warrants		Weighted  Average  Exercise Price		Weighted Average  Remaining Contractual  Life (Years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2012		33,850,895		$	0.16		6.3		161,353,777	$	0.12		3.5
Granted		1,250,000			0.08				-		-
Impact of anti-dilution clauses		-			-				-		-
Exercised		-			-				-		-
Forfeited, expired or cancelled		(1,369,206	)		0.18				-		-
Outstanding, March 31, 2013		33,731,689		$	0.15		6.1		161,353,777	$	0.12		3.3
Exercisable, March 31, 2013		28,210,407		$	0.16		5.7		161,353,777	$	0.12		3.3

Options

In April 2013, our board increased the number of shares of common stock that each non-employee director automatically receives annually each January 1 under our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan from 250,000 to 1,000,000 shares.  In connection with the increase in the automatic director grant, in April 2013, our board granted each of our five non-employee directors a stock option to purchase up to 750,000 shares of common stock.  Each option has an exercise price of $0.08 per share, vests in nine equal monthly installments ending December 31, 2013, and expires on April 18, 2023.  In January 2013, we had issued each of those five non-employee directors an option for the purchase of up to 250,000 shares of common stock under the non-employee director automatic grant provision.  Each option has an exercise price of $0.08 per share, vests in twelve equal monthly installments ending December 31, 2013, and expires on January 2, 2023.

In April 2013, the Board granted each of the directors serving on the Strategic Committee (Messrs. Goldman, Koppes and Schweitzer) a stock option to purchase up to 250,000 shares of common stock.  Each option has an exercise price of $0.08 per share, vests in twelve equal monthly installments ending March 31, 2014 and expires on April 18, 2018.

Warrants

We have certain warrant agreements in effect for outstanding liability warrants that contain antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the exercise price on liability warrants and increase the number of shares underlying liability warrants.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, and issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below a certain exercise price.

The April 2013 issuances of the convertible debt and related warrants triggered the antidilution clauses in certain warrants and, as a result, we lowered the exercise price and increased the number of underlying shares on those liability warrants in April 2013.  The affected warrants subsequently expired in April 2013.  Included in the table above are the 28,804,693 shares underlying these expired warrants as of March 31, 2013.