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May 27, 2022 · Ron Rice, a high school chemistry teacher who had been trained to explore for oil, but who instead made a fortune by concocting coconut-laced suntan lotion in a 20-gallon garbage can in...
May 23, 2022 · Ron Rice, founder of iconic sunscreen company Hawaiian Tropic, died Thursday at a hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida at the age of 81.
May 21, 2022 · Ron Rice, ‘Suntan King’ who founded Hawaiian Tropic, dies at 81. The former “mountain boy” from North Carolina built an empire of sun-care products, promoting his lotions and oils through...
May 19, 2022 · Ron Rice, Hawaiian Tropic founder and promotional legend, dies at 81. Ron Rice’s recipe for global notoriety and untold riches began with a $4 garbage can and broken broom handle for...
Hawaiian Tropic is an American brand of suntan lotion that was founded by Ron Rice in 1969. Hawaiian Tropic became the largest private manufacturer of sun care products in the United States. The company was acquired by Playtex Products, Inc. in May 2007.
Jun 1, 2022 · Ron Rice, an Asheville native who grew up dirt poor but went on to rub elbows with the rich and famous after creating Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion, has died. He was 81.
Jun 29, 2022 · If it weren’t for Ron Rice (1940-2022), there might not be a Tiffany Trump. Confused? Let’s begin at the beginning: Rice grows up poor in the mountains of North Carolina.
May 24, 2022 · Ron Rice created his suntan lotion in a garbage can in his garage after a trip to Hawaii. Running Hawaiian Tropic was Rice's passion, Jennings said. That's why he held on to it for so long.
May 19, 2022 · ORMOND BEACH — Hawaiian Tropic founder Ron Rice was the star of the evening when the Halifax Historical Society and Volusia Manufacturers Association put on an event celebrating the history of...
May 23, 2022 · Ron Rice was the founder of the iconic sunscreen brand Hawaiian Tropic. We invite you to share condolences for Ron Rice in our Guest Book. Read Full Obituary.
