Rainbow Meal Worms

Welcome to Rainbow! Come and join a family of bird, mammal, and reptile lovers; fishermen, zoos, museums, Universities, and even the movie industry. Our founder Fred Rhyme started this business over 50 years ago in Cudahy, California. Fred always loved to fish; mealworms were his favorite bait. When he was a young man, he bought a small culture from a local fisherman and started to raise mealworms. In the beginning he grew the worms in his garage. He sold his product to the local bait stores out of the trunk of his car. After years of hard work, Fred started selling his worms full time. Fred was able to purchase some properties in Compton, California. He worked making Rainbow into a large scale farm adding other critters like crickets and waxworms over the years. Today, the multiple properties that Rainbow sits on is fondly known as "Mealworm City" to customers and neighbors alike. With the passing of years, a strong bond of family was formed between Fred and the employees of Rainbow Mealworms. Many of Rainbow Mealworms' present employees have been here for over twenty years! This bond of family is extended to our customers. Some of Rainbow’s first customers of forty years ago remain customers today. We lost Fred to cancer at the end of 2011, but the employees of Rainbow continue the business with a great deal of love in their hearts and a loyalty that will not be broken. Here at Rainbow Mealworms Inc. we understand the importance of quality. We strive every day to do our best for our customers and each other.

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