Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net (loss)	$ (1,913)	$ (2,601)
Other comprehensive income - foreign currency translation, net of tax	0	145
Comprehensive (loss), net of tax	(1,913)	(2,456)
Less - Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	0	268
Total comprehensive (loss) attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$ (1,913)	$ (2,188)